International Research Experience Program (IREP)
The main objective of the program is to enable undergraduate and graduate students from TU Darmstadt's partner universities in Canada and the USA to:
- Acquire an insight in research within their respective fields through active participation
- Gain intercultural experience
- Transfer credit points back to their home institutions
To be eligible, students must maintain good academic standing at their home institution and demonstrate a strong interest in research techniques and practices.
Vincent McGlynn,
Virginia Tech, USA
My experience in Germany was fantastic. I worked in the Chemistry department doing heterogeneous catalysis of renewable resource. Throughout the whole ten weeks I gained a lot of new knowledge on catalysis and the creation and use of intermetallics as catalysts. My time in Germany not only gave me the chance to learn academically, but I got to learn about myself as well. I had the opportunity to travel almost every weekend and learn new things about the cultures of various places in Europe. This program was a once in a lifetime experience and something I will never forget.

Malley Richardson,
University of British Columbia, CA
My summer at TU Darmstadt was one I will never forget. I made life-long friends and learned more about myself in these short 3 months than I ever could at home. I contributed to research behind 3D bio printing which later encouraged me to pursue a masters in Biomedical Engineering. I am also grateful to have gone outside my comfort zone and participated in this amazing experience!
