T.I.M.E. Double Degree Program (for Outgoing Students)

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What is T.I.M.E.?

The T.I.M.E. (Top Industrial Managers in Engineering) program is an international academic exchange opportunity that enables students to study at two top-tier universities, earn two master’s degrees in a condensed timeframe, and build a global professional network. The TIME program is designed for highly motivated master’s students in technical disciplines.

Participating Faculties

Faculty of Civil Engineering \ Contacts: Dr. Jutta Hausmann and Nathaly Bejarano Serrano \ (Note: The T.I.M.E. program will not be available for the 2025/26 academic year.)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering \ Contact: Dr. Sabrina Grübener
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology \ Contact: Dr. Kerstin Jenkes

Why Choose the T.I.M.E. Program?

Earn two master’s degrees (one from RWTH, one from the partner university)
Study in Germany and abroad
Accelerated timeline (completed in 3 years)
Expand your international network and enhance your career prospects

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of a relevant bachelor’s degree from one of the participating faculties or an equivalent German university
Strong academic record
Language proficiency (requirements vary by partner university)

Application and Program Structure

Application Process: The deadline for all applications is January 15.
All applications must be submitted via the application portal
Exceptions: Students from Faculty 6 applying to the Universidad de Sao Paolo must submit a separate application directly to the faculty by March 15.
A mandatory pre-application consultation with your faculty is required
Program Timeline: The program of study generally follows this structure:
Year 1: Study at RWTH
Year 2: Study at partner university
Year 3: Final theses at both institutions

Overview: Partner Universities and Available Scholarships by Faculty

Faculty 3 (Civil Engineering)

CTU Prague (not available in 2025/26)\ Erasmus funding (2 semesters)

Faculty 4 (Mechanical Engineering)

Ècoles Centrale \ Paris, Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Marseille (France)\ Franco-German University Scholarship, Erasmus funding (2 semesters)\ Language: French B1 required
Keio University \ Minato City (Japan)\ MEXT Scholarship (application required)
Universidad Pontificia Comillas \ Madrid (Spain)\ Erasmus funding (2 semesters)\ Language: Spanish B1 required
Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia \ Valéncia (Spain)\ Erasmus funding (2 semesters)\ Language: Spanish B1 required
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (WUST) \ Wroclaw (Poland)\ Erasmus funding (2 semesters)\ Note: Stay at partner university limited to 2 semesters only.

Faculty 6 (Electrical Engineering and Information Technology)

CTU Prague \ Prague (Czech Republic)\ Erasmus funding (2 semesters)
Ècoles Centrale \ Paris, Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Marseille (France)\ Franco-German University Scholarship, Erasmus funding (2 semesters)\ Language: French B1 required
Keio University \ Minato City (Japan)\ MEXT Scholarship (application required)
KTH Stockholm \ Stockholm (Sweden)\ Erasmus funding (2 semesters)
Universidad Pontificia Comillas \ Madrid (Spain)\ Erasmus funding (2 semesters)\ Language: Spanish B1 required
Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia \ Valencia (Spain)\ Erasmus funding (2 semesters)\ Language: Spanish B1 required
Poli da Universidade de Sao Paolo \ Sao Paolo (Brasil)\ Note: no scholarships currently available\ Language: Portuguese B1 required\ Note: You must apply through your faculty!
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (WUST) \ Wroclaw (Poland)\ Erasmus funding (2 semesters)

T.I.M.E. Alumni Network

Engage with past participants and gain valuable insights from their experiences. More information is available at T.I.M.E. Alumni.