Winter Session 2027

As an MSc IMGT student (except double-degree exchange students), you can take part in the Winter Session, an optional two-week academic experience abroad. It is an opportunity to discover another European university, experience a new environment and study alongside students from another institution.

For 2027, the Winter Session will take place at FH Aachen in Germany. 

WHAT IS THE WINTER SESSION?

The Winter Session is a two-week academic experience abroad taking place at the beginning of January.

During these two weeks, you will follow your academic course at the partner university. The course is taught jointly by a RSB professor and a professor from the partner university, with each professor teaching one week of the session.

You will be assessed during the Winter Session through assessment activities, and you will take your final exam at RSB in April 2027.

For January intake students, there is no final exam: you will receive a certificate of participation based on your attendance and participation in class.

And if I don't participate?

The Winter Session is optional.  

If you choose not to participate, you will not have classes during the Winter Session period. You will therefore be free to organise these two weeks as you wish, before your regular academic schedule resumes.

WINTER SESSION 2027 DATES

Winter Session: Monday 11 January – Friday 22 January 2027

These are the dates of the academic programme at the partner university.

Accommodation: Sunday 10 January – Saturday 23 January 2027

RSB will arrange and pay for accommodation for participating students. Accommodation will be in shared rooms in a hotel or hostel. Breakfast is included. Please note that you will need to cover your own:

• Lunches and dinners
• Personal expenses
• Local transportation
• Transportation to and from Germany

Make sure you take these costs into consideration before confirming your participation.

WHERE WILL YOU GO?

FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences | Germany

For the 2027 Winter Session, the partner university is FH Aachen, in Aachen, Germany.

Why is there only one destination this year?

For 2027, FH Aachen will be the only partner university for the Winter Session, based on the number of students concerned this year. This also allows us to keep the participation process simple and straightforward.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

There is only one step for you to complete:

1. Complete the OFL – 15 to 19 October 2026

From 15 to 19 October 2026, you will have to complete an OFL asking you whether you wish to participate in the Winter Session 2027.

Important

If you do not complete the OFL by the deadline, you will be considered as not participating in the Winter Session.

If you indicate that you wish to participate, RSB will then confirm the next steps and provide you with the practical information you need to prepare for your stay.

BEFORE YOU SAY YES

The Winter Session is a great opportunity, but participation also comes with some practical commitments.

Before confirming your participation, make sure you can:

• Be available from 11 to 22 January 2027
• Travel to and from Germany
• Cover your meals and personal expenses
• Cover local transportation costs
• Meet the academic requirements of the Winter Session

Once your participation is confirmed

Your participation is final and cannot be cancelled.

If you cancel after confirmation, this may have academic and financial consequences, including a Fail grade for the module and costs related to accommodation already booked on your behalf.

Please refer to the MSc Student Handbook for further information about the consequences of obtaining an F grade.

READY FOR YOUR WINTER SESSION?

Keep an eye on your RSB inbox: all important information about the Winter Session will be communicated to you by email.

Key date to remember:

📅 15–19 October 2026 → Complete the OFL to indicate whether you wish to participate.

Your Winter Session adventure starts here!