International Programs 

Paper Science &
Engineering


Trans-Atlantic Paper Science & Engineering (TAPS)
Dual Degree Program

Quick Fact Poster UWSP Paper Science & Engineering

UWSP Student Presentation

Partnering Universities and Special Presentations at UWSP:

UW-Stevens Point Paper Science & Engineering Department

North Carolina State University Wood and Paper Science Department

University of Applied Science-München, Germany - Department of Paper and Packaging

Quality Management Seminar

Energy for Europe Course

TAMK-University of Applied Sciences, Tampere, Finland - International Pulp and Paper Technology program

Jyvaskyla University of Applied Science, Finland - Paper Machine Technology program

TAMK and JAMK co-presentation

Academic Program:

-Travel abroad for one academic year, ideally junior/senior year
-One semester of study in Germany
-One semester of study at one of the Finland institutions
-Internship Abroad (Germany, Finland, or both)
-German language training
-Social Networking
-Evaluation
-Professional presentation

Academic Calendar (Approx.):

United States
        -Fall semester: September-mid December;
        -Spring semester: mid January-mid May;
        -Internship: mid May-mid August

Germany
        -Internship: January-mid March
        -Summer term: mid March-July
        -Winter term: October- mid February
        -Internship: August-September

Finland
        -Fall semester: September-mid December
        -Spring semester: mid January-April
        -Internship:  May-August

TAPS Participant Plan of Study
Year of Study Germany Finland Year of Study United States
4-4.5 Thesis Return to Finland for final coursework and Thesis 4 (Senior) Return to U.S. for final coursework and graduation
3 Return to Germany for final coursework Theory & Internship at Partner University in U.S. and/or Germany 3 (Junior) Theory & Internship at Partner University in Germany & Finland
2 Theory & Internship at Partner University in U.S. and/or Finland General studies in home university 2 (Sophomore) German or Finnish cultural training and German language training at U.S. institution
1 English or Finnish cultural & language training at German institution English or German cultural and language training at Finnish institution 1 (Freshman) German language training at U.S. institution

Degree:

  • Dual Bachelor of Science Degree
    (through study in 3 of 4 specialized programs listed below)

-Paper Science and Engineering (UWSP)
-Paper & Packaging in München,
-Pulp & Paper Technology at TAMK
-Paper Machine Technology at JAMK

Cost of Program:

  • UWSP/NCSU students pay "home" tuition

  • TAPS grant pays up to $12,000/student, which includes: travel costs, room & board, German language classes, other miscellaneous costs beyond "home" tuition

How to Apply:

Contact Dr. Gerry Ring or Bobbi Kubish to fill out an application.

Dr. Gerry Ring
Professor & Chair, Paper Science & Engineering
gring@uwsp.edu
Room SCI D274A
(715) 346-3928

Bobbi Kubish
CNR Recruitment & International Programs Coordinator
bkubish@uwsp.edu
Room TNR 192
(715) 346-3831