Going abroad
The group in charge of going abroad and fundraising aims to send engineering students to developing countries every year for the purpose of repairing damaged equipment as well as training the local health professionals in the use of the equipment. Engineering World Health DTU is currently not sending students, but students can still apply for the Engineers Without Borders USA summer insitute. Before and after going abroad, students spend time on fundraising money for the same purpose. The fundraising is coordinated by the responsible board member, who ensures that we can send as many students abroad.
Please feel free to write to our email if you wish to go abroad.
EWH DTU Summer Institute
Engineering World Health's Summer Institute (SI) is a great way to explore the world while getting the opportunity to use your theoretical knowledge in a practical context and making a big difference for others.
Since 2004, over 750 program participants have repaired over 8700 medical devices, estimated by EWH to have a value of almost $ 18.8 million.
EWH DTU's aim is to offer an official 5 ECTS points, three week summer course in the month of july, according to the standard summer courses normally offered by DTU. The course will teach generel electrical appliance safety and troubleshooting.
Currently the course is not being held but hopefully it will be again in 2027.
The program starts with the three week preparation course in June at DTU in Kongens Lyngby. The early application round for EWH DTU members has deadline on 30 December, while the deadline for applying is February 1. It should be emphasized that it is Engineers Without Borders USA that is in charge of selecting students who are admitted to the program. This is not something that the EWH DTU is in charge of, but you should be welcome to contact EWH DTU for advice and guidance.
If you are interested in finding out more, you are welcome to read more about the program on the EWH website: www.ewh.org. You are welcome to contact EWH DTU's broadcast group.