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› Study in English – live in Germany. Enjoy the experience of KEEP Automotive is open for students who have been nominated studying abroad without the added pressure of learning a for the exchange program by Kettering University and have at least foreign language. 3 semesters experience in engineering (preferably Mechanical or › Transfer credits back home (most courses have been preapproved) Automotive Engineering). without having to pay extra tuition fees at Hochschule Esslingen. Further information about the program, application procedure, › Enhance your career chances through studies based on application forms etc. are available from the International practical experience and focused on the needs of the auto- Office/Coordinator of your home university. motive industry. › Take advantage of staying in Germany’s no. 1 automobile region Hochschule Esslingen and the university’s cooperation with industry. University of Applied Sciences › Study at a University of Applied Sciences with an excellent repu- International Office tation worldwide and learn in state-of-the-art laboratories. Kanalstr. 33 73728 Esslingen › Enjoy an informal atmosphere in seminar style classes through GERMANY an excellent teacher-student ratio and small groups of approx. Phone: +49(0)711.397-31 16 10 to 15 students. Fax: +49(0)711.397-30 81 › Make new friends from all over the world and have fun. › Take up the challenge of experiencing something new, become Application deadline: 30th November for spring semester independent and self-confident and learn from other cultures Note: Please send your application via the coordinator by living in dorms with students from all over the world. of your university. Keep › Benefit from a well-organized program and motivated staff to Kettering Engineering Exchange support you. www.hs-esslingen.de/incoming Program in Automotive Engineering › Feel safe and comfortable in the medieval town of Esslingen with about 93,000 inhabitants. At the same time you are located close to the regional capital Stuttgart with excellent links to the Black Forest, Munich, Lake Constance, France, Switzerland and
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The Kettering University Exchange Program is supported by the › Alternative Powertrain Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of the Ger- › Basic Elements of Feedback Control Technology “German Language” and “Germany within Europe” Class man Federal State of Baden-Württemberg. KEEP stands for › Computer Simulation in Automotive Engineering “Kettering Engineering Exchange Program in Automotive › Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineering”. It is an attractive exchange program for stu- › Fluid Mechanics Orientation days » Lectures, Labs, » Mid-term exams dents from Kettering University, one of the most important Field trips partner universities of Hochschule Esslingen (HE). It aims to › German Language give an overview over methods and topics in Automotive › Germany within Europe Engineering both through theory (classroom courses) and practi- › Departmental and Historical Field Trips 1st April » April/May » end of May ce (laboratories, field trips to companies). Characteristics of KEEP are: › Specially designed classes outside the regular HE study pro- Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday gram, i. e. “German Language” and “Germany within Europe” Class 1 - The academic calendar has been adjusted to the Kettering Field trips
terms and exam periods. Block Pentecost break » Lectures, Labs, » Final exams - Language of instruction is English. Field trips 2 - Courses have been pre-approved for credit transfer. Fluid Alternative FEA Field trips Mechanics Powertrain - English speaking staff members are there to assist you. Block 1 week » June » early July › Choose 3 to 5 engineering classes from the list below. Two
mandatory classes “German language” and “Germany 3 German Alternative FEA Field trips within Europe”, and orientation days at the beginning of the Language Powertrain program will help you to communicate in everyday life and Block The exact dates of the program may vary, as the program is gain an insight into German culture. adapted to the Spring Term of Kettering University.
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5 Germany Fluid Feedback Computer within Field trips Mechanics Control Simulation
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Example of a typical KEEP schedule