International Graduate Student Exchange Program - Department of Computer Science & Engineering

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International Graduate Student Exchange Program

The Department of Computer Science runs an international graduate student exchange program with a number of universities in Europe. Washington University students have the chance to spend a year working on a project at one of these universities. Students from our partner institutions also have the chance to come across to Washington University for a year. The main idea of the exchange program is to allow graduate students to work at a foreign research institution for a year, and to have it contribute towards their degree program. The program is geared toward current graduate students who are looking to work on a master's-level project (about one year) in one of the research areas of either the Department of Computer Science an, or one of the partner institutions.

Currently, we have six partner institutions in Europe. Dr. Smart administers the International Graduate Student exchange program. If you are at another university, and are interested in getting involved with the international graduate student exchange program, send Prof. Smart an email so you can discuss it.

Technischen Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Main contact: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Adam Wolisz, in the Telecommunication Networks Group, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Main contact: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus-Peter Löhr, in the Institute of Computer Science, Department of Mathematics.
Universität Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany.

Main contact: Hildegard Stuff, Coordinator, Overseas Programs, Office of International Affairs.
Linköpings Universitet, Linköping, Sweden.

Main contact: Prof. Nahid Shahmehri, in the Laboratory for Intelligent Information Systems, Department of Information and Computer Science.
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich, Switzerland.

Main contact: Prof. Berhard Plattner, in the Computer Engineering and Networks Laboratory, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden.

Main contact: Patrik Gärdenäs, in Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

Map with Partner Universities

How To Get Involved

The first step is to look at the web pages of the institution that you're interested in. You should identify a faculty member there that might have an interest in hosting you and supervising your project. At this point, you should let Prof. Smart know that you're interested in the program, and make initial contact with the faculty member.

Once you have found a faculty member who is willing to supervise your project, and you have worked out the preliminary technical details, you should let Prof. Smart know, so that we can work out the logistics. The host institution generally pays for most of the costs associated with having the exchange student visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am interested in studying abroad, but I'm not a graduate student. Can I still take part in your program?

At this point, the program is limited to graduate students. If you're an undergraduate at Washington University, there are a number of programs that you might be able to participate in. Go to the university web page and search for "study abroad" to get more information.

I have just completed an undergraduate degree and am interested in coming to Washington University on the exchange program. Is this possible?

Unfortunately not. The exchange program is designed for students who are already enrolled at the graduate level in some academic institution. If you have just finished (or are about to finish) an undergraduate degree, then we encourage you to apply to the graduate program at Washington University.

I am interested in working in another department. Does the graduate student exchange apply to other departments at Washington University?

The exchange program has been set up between the Department of Computer Science at Washington University and corresponding departments in the various partner institutions. We can't help you in setting up exchanges between other departments. You might want to ask the departments that you're interested in, however, since they might have their own versions of the program in place.

I am a graduate student at a university that isn't part of the exchange program. Can I still visit Washington University?
We're always interested in adding new institutions to the exchange program. If you're interested, then send Prof. Smart mail and let him know. If you're a graduate student, then try to find some faculty member who might be interested in acting as a contact point at your institution, and ask them to get in touch with Prof. Smart.

How do I find out more?
If you have any questions about the program, feel free to get in touch with Prof. Smart. Also, you should make contact with the representative at your own institution. If you're currently at Washington University, drop by Prof. Smart's office to talk about the program.

Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
One Brookings Drive, Box 1045, St. Louis, Missouri 63130
Office Location: Bryan 509, Phone: (314) 935-6160, Fax: (314) 935-7302