Program Details
Location
Zürich,
Switzerland
Term
May Session
Housing
Hotel
Languages Taught In
English
Sponsor
College of Science & Engineering
Program Eligibility
Student Type
UofM Students
Non UofM Students
Student Year
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
GPA
No Requirement
About
The Department of Mechanical Engineering will lead this seminar for CSE juniors and seniors interested in product design, robotics, programming, and development. Based at the Zürich University of Applied Sciences in Winterthur, the program is a specialized, concise course in mechantronics—complex systems, composed of mechanical components, computers, and sensors.
The seminar also includes a cultural and geographical survey of Switzerland, its land, and people. Past excursions have included the Swiss Alps, Zürich, and Geneva.
Program Model
Housing & Meals
You will share hotel rooms with other students. Some but not all meals will be provided. More information will be given during orientation.
Application Deadline
Final application deadline: March 1, 2024
Program Dates
May 10–May 31, 2024
Academics
You will receive 3 mechanical engineering credits (ME 4585). A syllabus will be provided during orientation.
Program Leader
The program leader for 2024 is Julianna Abel, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Excursions
Past excursions have included the Swiss Alps, Zürich, and Geneva.
More Information
Admission is granted on a rolling basis and applications are reviewed in the order they are completed. Some programs may fill to capacity prior to the application deadline, therefore applying early is recommended. Additionally, applying early will allow for more time to plan ahead and prepare for the program.
For more information, contact the College of Science and Engineering International Programs at [email protected].
Program Fee
May 2024 Cost of Participation
The final program fee for this seminar includes three credits, round-trip airfare, housing, excursions, international health insurance, and group meals. Contact the CSE International Programs at [email protected] for more information.
If you are registered for less than 13 credits, or if you are a non-UofM student or a UofM graduate student, you will be charged tuition for this course in addition to the program fee. Notify the Learning Abroad Center if this applies to you.
Billing & Payments
The application fee, deposit, and program fee are charged to your UofM account.
Cancellation Policy
This program does not follow the LAC Cancellation Policy. Contact the CSE International Programs at [email protected] with any questions about program cancellation.
May Session 2024
Mechatronics in SwitzerlandMay Session 2024 |
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|---|---|
Program Fee
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| Non-refundable deposit | $400 |
| Tuition and educational costs | $3,287 |
| International health insurance | $50 |
| Housing and/or meals | $825 |
| Transportation (if required and included in program fee)group flight | $1,638 |
| Total Program Fee | $6,200 |
| Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable | $0 |
| Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable | $6,200 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
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| Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad. | |
| Transportation to and from program site | $0 |
| Passport/photos | $150 |
| Visa/required documents | $0 |
| Travel clinic/immunizations* | $0 |
| Housing deposit | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure | $150 |
| Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | |
| Texts/materials | $0 |
| Housing and/or meals not included in program fee | $400 |
| Essential daily living expenses | $300 |
| Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country | $700 |
Total Estimated Cost of Participation
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| Total Estimated Cost of Participation | $7,050 |
| Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation | $400 |
| Additional Notes & Information | |
| * Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage. | |
Prepare
Complete pre-application advising.
If you do not currently have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months past your return date, or are still needing to apply for a new one, start the process as soon as possible. Visit the UofM Passport Office website for more information.
Apply
The COVID-19 vaccine series is strongly recommended, pursuant to CDC guidelines, but not required for participation in this program.
You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.
Complete
When you submit your online application, you will be assigned an application checklist that includes:
- First Step session
Next Steps
- After you complete all required application checklist items, you will receive an automated email message indicating your application is ready to be reviewed.
- Your completed application will be reviewed by the program leader in the sponsoring college/department.
- If admitted, the Confirmation & Payment Agreement form will be added to your checklist. Complete this form to secure your spot on the program. By submitting the form, you also give your approval for the program deposit to be billed to your UofM student account.
- Complete the confirmation checklist, which include the following items in additional to program-specific forms:
- Passport Information
- Emergency Contacts
- Health Information Form
- Online Health & Safety Orientation
- Release & Waiver
- You will receive information about additional steps from the sponsoring college/department.