MIT Germany

"I had always been very interested in racing and motorsport. Through the MIT-Germany Program, I received an offer to work for BMW in Munich for 12 months. Over the year, my German improved immeasurably. I designed parts for five different factory racecars, and was responsible for designing the entire cooling system of one of the newer cars. It was incredible to work side-by-side with the people who have designed some of the most successful racecars in history. The experience and contacts I have now will be invaluable in the future. It was truly the opportunity of a lifetime."
— Reid Allen, Mechanical Engineering '09

Founded in 1997, the MIT-Germany Program has quickly become a model of international education for engineering, science, and business students. By offering internships, workshops, and an engaging curriculum, we provide participating students with an in-depth understanding of German language and culture, as well as research and business practices.

Through the MIT-Germany Program, MIT students have:

designed VIP aircrafts at Lufthansa Technik
developed carbon nanotubes at Bayer
researched experimental plasma physics at a Max Planck Institute
built models for zero-energy housing in an architecture studio

The MIT-Germany Program also provides an arena in which German leaders in business, science, politics, and culture can present their perspectives to an American audience. We organize events to engage the community, including conferences, films, lectures, and workshops.

Where do you want to go?? See where our MIT-Germany Interns went this summer!

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