International Academic Partnerships
Through a growing number of international partnerships with other top universities, William States Lee College of Engineering offers students and researchers unique learning experiences. Many of these partnerships are anchored in Germany, highly regarded as a world leader in engineering with a strong reputation for innovation, accuracy and technology. With nearly 240 German companies operating in the Charlotte region, significant job opportunities await students who choose to gain additional experience through the programs.
International Opportunities
Germany
Hochschule Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA)
HKA is known for its industry partnerships which produce internships and job opportunities. The W.S. Lee College of Engineering exchange program with HKA includes an internship program with German-based Bürkert Fluid Controls Systems, a world leader in regulation, measurement and control technology.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
KIT is one of only a handful of German Universities of Excellence. KIT emphasizes faculty expertise and active research investigating novel energy storage systems of increased performance. With students from both KIT and UNC Charlotte focused on energy research, the partnership serves as a strategic collaboration for both universities.
Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest and most efficient universities of applied sciences in Germany. The partnership is designed to enhance academic knowledge and research expertise in the key growth areas of advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and transformational energy.
Metrology Focused Program
Germany invests over 3% of its GDP in research and development, with a strong focus on measurement science. Due to this strength, W.S. Lee College of Engineering offers a faculty-led metrology focused program, leading students to visit scientists and engineers working in metrology labs across Germany, and to learn about the industrial application of metrology equipment.
SPAIN
Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)
Spain’s leading technological university. UPV-Alcoi campus has partnered with UNC Charlotte’s Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science department to offer students a new educational experience between the two institutions.
The College continues to pursue additional international partnerships with both academic institutions and industry, unlocking opportunities for Niner Engineers to travel and work across the globe.
For more information about the College’s international partnerships, contact Dr. Cricket Bonnetaud, who manages the College’s international exchange programs.