Germany

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Capital: Berlin

Area [sq. km]: 357021

Currency: 1 US Dollar = 0.7171 Euro

Religions: Protestant, Catholic, Muslim

Population: 82329758

Languages: German, English

Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1

Dialing Code: 49

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Study Abroad Programs (Courses taught in German unless otherwise noted)

BERLIN

Berlin Program
Organization: LEXIA International
Terms: Academic year, Fall, Spring semester and Summer programs.
Eligibility: Min. 2.5 GPA and min. sophomore status.
Instruction: Language courses are taught in German. All other courses are taught in English.
Subjects: The Lexia program includes a Civilization seminar, a Research Methods seminar, a Field Research project, and a German Language course.
Housing: Student residence on campus or homestay.
Deadline: Academic year and Fall: May 1; Spring: November 1; Summer program: April 1

Nationalism, Ethnicity and Culture
Organization: School for International Training (SIT)
Terms: Fall and Spring Semester.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: English
Subjects: Intensive German Language Study, Germany and Its Position in Central Europe, Holocaust Studies, Nationalism and Xenophobia in Europe, Field Studies, Educational Excursions and Independent Studies.
Housing: Homestay.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Humboldt Universität zu Berlin: German Language Studies
Organization: Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Terms: Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, open to all language levels.
Subjects: German Language and Literature.
Housing: Apartments.
Deadline: Summer: April 1

Berlin School of Economics: European Business & Economics
Organization: Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Terms: Summer.
Eligibility: 2.7 GPA, Junior status, open to Beginner to Intermediate language levels.
Instruction: English, German.
Subjects: German Language and Literature, Business & Economics.
Housing: Residence Hall.
Deadline: Summer: April 1

Humboldt Universität zu Berlin: Berlin Area & Culture Studies
Organization: Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Terms: Summer.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA, intended for students at a high beginning language level and above.
Instruction: English, German.
Subjects: German language, History, Literature, Culture.
Housing: Apartment.
Deadline: Summer: April 1

Berlin School of Economics: European Union in a Global World
Organization: Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA)
Terms: Summer.
Eligibility: 2.7 GPA, Junior status, open to Beginner to Intermediate language levels, must have completed introductory business coursework.
Instruction: English, German.
Subjects: German Language and Literature, Business.
Housing: Residence Hall.
Deadline: Summer: April 1

CIEE Study Center: The Freie Universität Berlin
Organization: CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
Terms: Academic year, Fall and Spring semester.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA.
Instruction: German and English.
Subjects: German Language and Culture, Architecture, Business, Cinema Studies, History, International Relations, Literature, Philosophy, Politics, Theater..
Housing: Apartment or homestay.
Deadline: Academic year, Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Humboldt University
Organization: American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
Terms: Summer.
Eligibility: 3.0 GPA.
Instruction: English and German.
Subjects: German Language, Business/Politics and German Culture.
Housing: University Apartments.
Deadline: Summer: April 1

LUNEBURG

University of Luneburg
Organization: University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
Terms: Fall and Spring Semester.
Eligibility: 2.5 GPA.
Instruction: All courses except language courses are taught in English.
Subjects: Beginning to advanced German language instruction, and courses in Culture, Law, Media Art, Literature, Politics, and Germany Under Hitler.
Housing: Residence Halls or Private Apartments.
Deadline: Fall semester: May 10; Spring semester: October 15

Exchange Programs (Courses taught in German unless otherwise noted)

BIELEFELD

Universität Bielefeld
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year or semester exchanges.
Eligibility: ISEP participants should have a reasonable command of German so that they can follow lectures and seminars.
Instruction: German.
Subjects: Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Economics, Health Sciences, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Sport Science, Technology (biotechnology, computer science), Theology.
Housing: Residence hall rooms or shared apartments and receive a stipend for meals.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

BRAUNSHWEIG

Technische Universitat Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year, semester or summer.
Eligibility: Min one academic year of study, 2.75 GPA, Proficiency in German required.
Subjects: Full university curriculum. Emphasizes science, humanities, and technology.
Housing: Student residence on campus. Private accommodations also possible.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

DORTMUND

Universitat Dortmund
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year or semester exchanges.
Eligibility: Min one academic year of study, 2.75 GPA, Proficiency in German may be required.
Subjects: Full university curriculum. Intensive German Language courses are offered.
Housing: Single room residence halls.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

EICHSTATT

Katholische Universitat Eichstatt
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year and semester exchanges.
Eligibility: Min. junior standing, 2.75 GPA, reasonable command of German.
Subjects: Full university curriculum. Humanities programs especially appropriate for ISEP students.
Housing: Student residence on campus.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

GIESSEN

Justus-Liebig-Universitat Giessen
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year and semester exchanges. Graduate students encouraged to apply.
Eligibility: Min. junior standing, working knowledge of German.
Subjects: Full university curriculum.
Housing: Student residence on campus.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

HANNOVER

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year or semester exchanges.
Eligibility: Junior standing, expected to have good knowledge of German for most fields of study.
Instruction: German, English.
Subjects: Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering and Surveying, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and Physics, Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Horticulture, Geography, Geology, Life Science, Plant Biotechnology), Humanities (German language and literature, English language and literature, philosophy, history, theology, social sciences, political science, education), Economics.
Housing: Ssingle-occupancy rooms in student residences.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

MARBURG

Pillipps-Universitat Marburg
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year and Semester exchanges.
Eligibility: Adequate knowledge of German language.
Subjects: Full university curriculum. Marburg is a research center for the German Dialect Atlas. ISEP-Direct offers intensive German Language and Culture program (beginning, intermediate and advanced levels).
Housing: Student residences on campus.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

TRIER

Universitat Trier
Organization: ISEP International Student Exchange Program
Terms: Academic year or semester exchanges.
Eligibility: Min one academic year of study, 2.75 GPA, Proficiency in German may be required.
Subjects: Full university curriculum. The liberal arts and social sciences are predominant at Trier.
Housing: Student residence on campus.
Deadline: Semester 1 or Academic year (programs beginning in July, August or September): January 15; Semester 2 (programs beginning in January, February or March): August 15

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