About the program
Berlin Engineering Exchange is a semester exchange in Berlin, Germany, run with Technische Hochschule Spandau. It typically runs one semester, or a full year for students who plan the sequence early, with terms offered: Fall or spring, or full year.
Cost and financial aid
Pay regular Porter tuition and fees — not the partner institution's — and use your normal financial aid and Porter scholarships toward the term.
Every study-abroad student completes a budget worksheet with the Global Education Office before committing, covering the program cost, flights, a visa if required, and personal spending — see study-abroad scholarships for awards that help offset the gap.
Housing
Housing is arranged by the partner institution, typically in a dormitory or shared apartment with other exchange students; the housing fee is paid directly to the partner, separate from Porter tuition.
Who this fits
Students most often connect this program to their Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering coursework, but it is open to any student who meets the general study-abroad eligibility (good academic and conduct standing) and can make the specific courses count — work out the exact credit match with your adviser before committing.
How to apply
Apply through the Global Education Office at least two full semesters before you plan to go, with a faculty recommendation and a short statement of academic purpose. Space is limited by the exchange agreement, so earlier applications have an advantage.
Deadline: October 15 for spring; March 15 for fall.
Common questions
Do my Porter scholarships apply? Yes — because you continue paying Porter tuition (or a Porter-billed program fee), your Porter scholarships and financial aid apply the same way they would on campus.
What about safety and health requirements? The Global Education Office runs a pre-departure orientation covering health, safety, local laws, and a required check-in plan, and the university carries international health and evacuation coverage for the length of the program automatically.
Fictional information
UW–Porter Falls is a work of parody. Technische Hochschule Spandau and every date, cost, and detail of Berlin Engineering Exchange are invented; nothing here describes a real exchange agreement or a program you can actually apply to.