Germany
SUMMARY
This exchange is open to all majors. Wisconsin and the German State of Hessen have a sister-state relationship, which includes an exchange agreement between the UW-System and the nineteen institutions of higher education in Hessen. Most classes on the Hessen exchange are taught in German. UW-W applicants to this program must have taken four to six semesters of college-level German by the time they apply. Exchange students may choose to study at any of the Hessen institutions, if they have a high enough level of German language. German as a foreign language courses are only taught at Giessen and Kassel, as a minor, and at Marburg, as a major.
For more information about the Hessen program, visit: www.wisconsin.hessen.de/
For more information about classes offered in English, look at the Hessen English Taught Programs and Modules at Hessen Universities here: www.wisconsin.hessen.de/upload/downloads/sonstiges/English-taught_Programs_and_Modules.pdf
ELIGIBILITY
Students must:
- have sophomore standing.
- have a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the time of application.
- have take four to six semesters of college-level German prior to departure.
- have a clean disciplinary record.
- be back on the UW-W campus for at least one final semester prior to graduation.
APPLICATIONS, DATES AND DEADLINES
The application process consists of two steps: an application to UW-W for approval to study abroad followed by an application to the host institution abroad. Applications are available from the Center for Global Education or online. Early admittance is not possible for this program.
Spring semester abroad: mid-April – late July. UW-W application deadline is October 15th. For Spring Applications only, Hessen Priority deadline is October 1st.
Summer study abroad: July - August. UW-W application deadline is March 15th.
APPROXIMATE COST
Students pay UW-Whitewater tuition while studying abroad through this program. The following is an approximate budget that can be used as a guide. Personal spending habits and exchange rate fluctuations can affect estimated totals. Current currency exchange rate information can be found at www.oanda.com
UW-W cannot be held responsible for program cost increases due to variations in world exchange rates!
| In-State Tuition* | $3,082 | Room & Board | $2,700 - $3,200 |
| CISI Insurance | $185 | Round Trip Airfare | $700 - $1,100 |
| German Health Insurance | $400 | Refundable Housing Deposit & German Student Fees | $1,000 |
| Local Transportation, Books & Personal Expenses | $2,500 - $3,000 | German Residence Permit | $100 |
| Approximate TOTAL per semester (6 months) |
$10,600 - $12,500 | ||
ACCOMMODATIONS
Housing arrangements are coordinated through the host institutions. The International Office at the German university helps exchange students arrange housing upon receipt of a housing application. UW-W exchange students live either in dorm complexes with shared kitchens or in apartments near campus, depending upon the institution at which they study.
CISI INSURANCE
All students participating in any Wisconsin international education program are required by the State of Wisconsin to purchase international insurance from Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). CISI insurance costs $37 per 30-day period. CISI insurance charges will be billed to the student’s UW-W online student account.
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
Students need a passport to study in Germany. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the end of your program. The passport fee is approximately $100. Obtaining a passport can take two to three months. Passport applications are available in the Center for Global Education.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Students must apply for a residence permit after arriving in Germany. The approximate cost of this document is $50. Students remaining in Germany for more than ninety days may be asked to undergo a medical exam as part of the application process for a residence permit. For more information, visit: http://www.germany-info.org/relaunch/info/consular_services/visa/study.html
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS
Qualified students may apply for a Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant (need-based) of up to $2,000. Applications are available from the Center for Global Education. To discuss having your financial aid applied to study abroad, schedule an appointment with the Financial Aid Office at 262.472.1130. All students are also encouraged to apply for college-specific scholarships. The Center for Global Education has additional information on grants and scholarships for study abroad.
For additional information contact:
| Dr. Matt Lange |
| Department of Languages & Literature Heide Hall, Room 469 UW-Whitewater Whitewater, WI 53190 |
| Phone: 262.472.1065 |
| Email: langem@uww.edu |
For additional information, please contact the Center for Global Education.
**The information found herein is subject to change without notice.** Oct 07 version