Double Degree General Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)

Students of the bachelor program General Mechanical Engineering have the opportunity to obtain a double degree at Tec de Monterrey in Mexico.

Logo DHIK und Tec de Monterrey (Image: DHIK und Tec de Monterrey)

TH Köln is a long-standing member of the German University Consortium for International Cooperation (short: DHIK).

As part of this university consortium, you will have the opportunity to participate in a dual degree program at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Tec de Monterrey for short.

The Tec de Monterrey is the largest private university south of the USA with over 100,000 students and is one of the elite universities in South and Central America. Tec de Monterrey spans 31 campuses all over Mexico and actively supports exchange students in choosing a course, refining their language skills, looking for accommodation and offers a cultural program.

At a Glance

Kategorie	Beschreibung
Partner University	Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey, for short)
Degree at TH Köln	General Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.)
Degree at the Partner University	Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc.)
Lecture Period at the Partner University	WiSe: August to December; SoSe: February to June
Start of Program	Winter Semester
Language of Instruction	English; Spanish, if desired
Application Deadline	March 01
Program Coordinator	Prof. Dr. Florian Zwanzig

Exchange semester at Tec de Monterrey

This is not a problem. All you need is a Learning Agreement agreed upon with your program coordinator.
Application Deadline: April 15

Program Schedule

The double degree program includes two semester of study in English at Tec de Monterrey, which you can complete at different locations in Mexico. You will then spend a three-month practical phase in an industrial company based in Mexico, often branches of German companies. Afterwards, you have the choice of writing your Bachelor's thesis at Tec de Monterrey or at TH Köln.

Application

Letter of motivation in English with translation into Spanish (max. 2 pages, including information about preferred campus in Mexico and existing language skills)
CV in English with translation into Spanish
Current transcript of records (requires at least 120 ECTS in program-specific modules at the beginning of your exchange) in English with translation into Spanish
Proof of English language skills)* (B2 level) through TOEFL, IELTS, DAAD language certificate or other language certificates

)*In order to receive the Mexican Bachelor degree, you must be able to present a TOEFL at level B2 by the end of your stay in order to prove your English language skills.

Please submit your application documents via email (PDF file) to Katleen Schünemeyer (katleen.schuenemeyer@th-koeln.de).

Next Steps

The Department of International Affairs collects the application documents of all applicants. The Department of International Affairs will then forward your application to the DHIK. Once your qualifications have been checked and the available study places at Tec de Monterrey have been determined, the consortium (DHIK) will inform you directly by email on how and by which deadline you must register in the online portal of Tec de Monterrey.

Benefits

Recognition of academic achievements
Possibility of an additional Mexican Bachelor degree
Study at an elite university with no tuition fees
Integrated internship in Mexico
Studying in English
Professional support on site
Intercultural preparatory seminar in Germany

Funding Opportunities

Being the early bird is key! Start looking for suitable funding or scholarship opportunities as early as possible. Listed below are some programs that may be a fit for you:

However, there are also a large number of public and private organizations and foundations, which support student mobility abroad.