The International Summer School is an exchange project by HTW Berlin, Swinburne University of Technology and the University of Technology Sydney. The Summer School takes place as an annual, cooperative 3-weeks long series of events in two parts, one in Berlin and one in Sydney or Melbourne. It combines live and remote events. 

Facts

• Practice-oriented learning and working in international teams
• Highly competent professors from HTW, Swinburne University of Technology and University of Technology Sydney
• Held in English 
• Excellent international career and networking opportunities
• Accessible to all HTW students of engineering and computer science or IT, a quota of at least 50% women is guaranteed
• No strict academic circus, rather self-determined and intercultural learning

Duration

• Two 3 week long parts in Sydney or Melbourne and Berlin
• Additional distance formats between the attendance times

Who can apply?

• HTW Berlin students of engineering, computer science or IT in the 4th or 5th semester of their bachelor's studies as well as masters students
• Everyone is welcome, women* receive targeted support

Where to apply

Applications for Track #4 of the International Summer School (February 2025 in Melbourne, July 2025 in Berlin) have already closed. 

How to apply?

When applying, the following documents are particularly important:

• Letter of motivation (in English)
• CV
• Transcript of Records
• Relevant testimonials
• Certificate of enrolment at HTW Berlin
• English language certificate (B1 or higher, for example a HTW language course certificate, Abitur certificate, TOEFL certificate etc.)

Partner universities

• UTS - Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
• UTS - Women in Engineering and IT
• Swinburne University of Technology