International Universities - Hessen Student Exchange, Germany
Kassel, Frankfurt, Fulda, Marburg, and Giessen in the state of Hessen - Germany
Winter interim and summer
Courses in the social sciences, sciences and business
Advisor (German language): Dr. Elizabeth Wade-Sirabian, Radford 304, 920-424-0909
Advisor (all other courses):
Speak with your faculty or UARC advisor
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International Summer Universities (ISU's) and International Winter Universities (IWU's) attract an international student population, offer subjects taught in English and include intensive German language. In addition to coursework, all ISU's and IWU's offer an impressive cultural program, complete with excursions, sight-seeing tours, guest lectures and/or social events.
See a student video from the 2006 ISU in Fulda!
Special Needs:
- ISU Marburg is most likely to be able to accommodate students with disabilites.
- ISU Fulda offers child care for children 1-8 years old.
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Language Requirements
None - Courses are offered in English.
German language courses are offered from beginning through advanced levels.
Recommended:
completion of German 110
Course Options
Before committing to an exchange program, applicants must spend time looking through the course selection available at the host institution.
All ISU's offer two consecutive courses. Courses are typically at the introductory level, requiring little to no prior background in the field.
Winter Interim 2008
Environmental Engineering: Renewable Energy Sources
Kassel - Germany
December 29, 2008 - January 19, 2009
Interdisciplinary courses taught in English on renewable energy and German cultural studies; multiple levels of German language plus German tandem partner for cultural & language integration
*To celebrate the Hessen-Wisconsin 10-year anniversary, an optional field trip to Berlin during the program will be free for Wisconsin students!
Interactive German Cultural Studies: Reflections on German History - Literature and Art of the 19th and 20th centuries
Kassel - Germany
December 29, 2008 - January 19, 2009
Interdisciplinary course taught in English; multiple levels of German language plus German tandem partner for cultural & language integration
*To celebrate the Hessen-Wisconsin 10-year anniversary, the field trip to Berlin will be free for Wisconsin students!
Summer 2009
The European Union - from the single market to a federal state
Frankfurt - Germany
July 19 - August 15, 2009
Interdisciplinary course taught in English covering business, communication, political science; multiple levels of German language
Culture and Society
Fulda - Germany
July 17 - August 15, 2009
Choose from interdisciplinary courses taught in English or in German; multiple levels of German language
Health & Nutrition
Fulda - Germany
July 17 - August 15, 2009
Choose from courses taught in English or in German; multiple levels of German language
Marketing
Fulda - Germany
July 17 - August 15, 2009
Marketing courses taught in English; multiple levels of German language
Intellectual Property Law and Business in Biotechnology - European Opportunities
Giessen - Germany
July 18 - August 15, 2009
Interdisciplinary course taught in English covering business, health, law, ethics, natural sciences; multiple levels of German language
Support in finding an internship (unpaid) with a participating firm is a possibility.
New Perspectives for a Globalized World: Environmental and Cultural Dimensions
Kassel - Germany
June 20 - July 18, 2009
Interdisciplinary course taught in English covering German cultural studies, engineering, environmental studies, business, politics, history and intercultural communication; multiple levels of German language
Germany's Role in Europe: Historical and Current Perspectives in Culture, Politics, and the Economy
Marburg: July 20 - August 15, 2009
Interdisciplinary course taught in English, German or Russian covering political science and economics; multiple levels of German language
European and Chinese perspectives and approaches to Urban Development & Architecture and Economics
Shanghai - China
Summer 2010; dates t.b.a.
Courses on Chinese culture and language
Course Options Offered Outside the Exchange
The following International Summer Courses are also offered in Germany, but are not part of the Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange. Fees for these ISU's are not calculated below. Please contact the OIE at UW Oshkosh for details.
Intensive German & Cultural Studies offered by the Darmstadt Technical University
Intensive German, Translation & Teaching Methods for German as a Foreign Language offered by Goethe-University Frankfurt
Course Approval
All applicants complete the Transfer Credit Prior Approval process. At the end of your program, you will transfer your German coursework to UW Oshkosh.
The number of UW Oshkosh credits you receive for your coursework will be different from the number of ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits you receive. In general, dividing the number of ECTS in half will give you the total number of UW Oshkosh credits. However, the actual number of credits you receive for each course will be determined when you complete your Transfer Credit Prior Approval Form and may be different from what is listed here.
Typically, students will receive 3 credits in a field related to the course topic. An additional 3 credits for German language may also be possible.
Registration
All participants will be enrolled in courses at the host institution and will transfer those courses back to UW Oshkosh at the end of their studies.
Transfer Credit
After you have successfully completed your study abroad experience, but before you leave for home, you will need to have your transcripts sent to the Transfer Student Coordinator in the UW Oshkosh Admissions Office. You cannot receive credit at UW Oshkosh without the official transcript.
All transcripts and related documents must be sent directly to:
Transfer Student Coordinator
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
U.S.A.
You should also consider ordering a copy of your transcripts for yourself.
Accommodation & Meals
The following information is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, see the individual program web pages.
HESSEN:IWU - Kassel and HESSEN:ISU – Kassel
Live with a German family, practice German and deepen your knowledge about German culture and the German way of life. Accommodation includes two meals a day and is included in program fee. From Monday to Friday, lunch is available at reasonable prices in the cafeteria on campus.
HESSEN:ISU – Fulda
Single rooms in student dormitories, host families, or single or shared apartments (included in program fee)
HESSEN:ISU – Marburg
Single rooms in student dormitories (included in program fee)
HESSEN:ISU – Giessen
Single rooms in student halls of residence (included in program fee)
HESSEN:ISU – Frankfurt
Single rooms with bathroom and breakfast (included in program fee)
Shanghai-Hessen ISU
Double rooms in the Tongji Guest House (China)
Darmstadt Technical University ISU
Live with a German family, practice German and deepen your knowledge about German culture and the German way of life.
Goethe-University Frankfurt ISU
Single room in a student residence hall.
Schedule
Program dates vary by location. See Courses and individual program web pages for details.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Check with your airline for restrictions on carry-on, checked and excess baggage.
Money
Carry approximately €150 (US$200) for homestay programs to €300 (US$400) for residence hall or apartment living in cash to cover transportation from the airport to your residence and living costs for the first few days.
Flight
Exchange students arrange and pay for airline tickets on their own. DO NOT purchase these until you have been officially accepted into the program by the HOST university.
Arrival Abroad
Purchase and read your guidebook and read through the orientation materials provided by your host (if available). Be sure to plan your route from the airport to your residence BEFORE traveling. Share your travel plans with administrators in Germany before arriving.
Fees
The following has been generalized to cover study at any institution in Hessen. Fees at the institution you choose may be higher or lower than the fees listed below. Hessen institutions may change these fees without notifying exchange partners in Wisconsin.
Estimates below do NOT include study through the Shanghai-Hessen ISU, Darmstadt Technical University or Goethe-University Frankfurt.
| Program Fee | |
°$865 |
Summer: estimate is based on summer 2008 tuition. This estimate WILL BE REVISED once tuition fees are available for summer 2009. |
°$1,120 |
Fall Interim 2008 (Jan 2009) |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$900 |
Airfare |
$0 |
Visa (U.S. citizen rate) |
$0 |
Immunizations |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$1,050 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency | |
€50 |
Transportation to/from airport |
€40 |
Residence Permit (U.S. Citizen rate) |
€0 |
Accommodation (included in the program/tuition fee) |
€325 |
Meals (€150 for homestay w/ 2 meals to €325 for apartment) |
€25 |
Local Transportation Pass (if not included in the program/tuition fee) |
€ |
Late check-in (approx €30; apartment/residence halls only) |
| refundable | Housing & Meal Card deposits usually payable on arrival to the Studentenwerk; approx €50 - €100 depending on the university |
waived |
German Health Insurance (If your institution does not waive this fee, contact the UW Oshkosh OIE.) |
€ |
Field trips offered through the ISU/IWU |
€ |
Bike rental (depending on city; incl in program fee in Fulda) |
€ |
Cell phone (included in program fee in Fulda) |
€250 |
Personal Expenses |
€690 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$1,015 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 8/18/08 (today's rate of exchange) |
$2,930 $3,185 |
Total Estimated Expenses - Summer 2008 Total Estimated Expenses - Fall Interim 2008 (Jan 2009) (make adjustments for optional items if needed) |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Program fees cover course-related expenses; items listed as covered on the individual web pages of the ISU/IWU of your choice (this list varies by program); pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure.
Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations; items listed as NOT covered on the individual web pages of the ISU/IWU of your choice (this list varies by program); and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request.
Working Abroad
In the European Union, although the labor market is open to American citizens, work permits are normally issued only to people with special skills, making the prospect of obtaining a work permit by unskilled citizens extremely unlikely. You should not plan to work when you are studying in Germany.
Apply
| ADDITIONAL documents required for this program. NOTE - if a registration fee is required by the ISU/IWU, do not pay this. This is included in your program fee. Due by the application deadline: |
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| Two Recommendations One recommendation must be from a professor in a department related to your major and/or language of study. The second must be from a professor or from a professional person with whom you work. |
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| Transfer Credit Prior Approval form The OIE recommends choosing twice as many courses as you plan to take per semester and completing the Transfer Credit Prior Approval for all of these courses. In the case that a course you intended to take abroad is full, not offered or is not what you expected, you will then be able to easily make changes to your enrollment while abroad. |
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| Hessen Application Documents | |
| TYPED Hessen Wisconsin Exchange Application (2 pages) | |
| TYPED student statement | |
| Two references (these can be the same people who fill out the recommendation forms linked above; your references need to complete BOTH forms) | |
| Choose One. If an application is offered on line, type in your information, submit it, and print the form; turn in the printed form to the UW Oshkosh OIE. For HESSEN:IWU - Kassel (2009) For HESSEN:ISU – Kassel (2009) For HESSEN:ISU – Fulda (2009) For HESSEN:ISU – Giessen (2009 application not yet available) For HESSEN:ISU – Frankfurt (2009) |
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| Resume or CV Typed following this sample CV (you may complete this in English). Where it says "give name, city and state, and dates attended", this refers to high school and university/technical college. |
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| Check for $50 made payable to "UW Milwaukee" | |
| Due by the Friday following the application deadline: | |
| Photo Submit one photo, any style, to be shared with Hessen Coordinators. WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE BACK OF THE PHOTO. |
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| Due by the 1st Friday in March: | |
| Copy of passport | |
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Studying in Germany
Scholarships for Study in Germany
Young Ambassadors
If you are considering studying in Germany and/or have questions about what it's like, the Young Ambassadors (undergraduate students from North America who have recently studied in Germany) are there to help! Find someone who studied where you want to go or who specializes in your field and ask them whatever you want to know about study or research in Germany!
Passport
You are required to have a valid passport with a date of expiry at least three months after your intended departure from Germany.
Visa
A visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country on a U.S. passport that makes it possible for the bearer to visit that foreign country. U.S. citizens in possession of a valid passport do not need to apply for a visa to enter Germany. U.S. citizens planning to study in Germany need to apply for a Residence Permit, in person, after entering Germany.
Residence Permit
All persons who wish to study in Germany are required to obtain a residence permit. Citizens of the United States of America may apply for their residence permit after entering Germany without a visa. Alternatively they can apply for a residence permit prior to entry at the German Embassy in Washington or at a German Consulate (Chicago). See the web site for the German Consulate in Chicago for details.
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
There is a different emergency contact for each institution in Hessen. Click here for a list of international offices and contacts in Germany. Please keep in mind that many staff in the international offices are often working split positions and are not always in the international office. If may be difficult to get a response from some of these contacts.
Time Zone Differences
This page was last updated on: November 3, 2008