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Freiburg, Germany (IU-Administered Program)

GERMANY

Academic Year or Spring Semester at the University of Freiburg

FREIBURG

Lively and historic university city
Southwestern Germany near France and Switzerland
Close to scenic Black Forest mountains

DATES

March to July --OR--
September to July

PROGRAM ORGANIZATION

20 students from IU, Purdue University, and the University of Minnesota at the University of Freiburg, with support services from IES

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

27-34 credits for academic year program
15 credits for semester program

COURSE LOAD

September or March
- 3-credit orientation program in German language and culture for international students
October-July
- Courses in humanities, social sciences and sciences with German students at the University of Freiburg, see http://www.studium.uni-freiburg.de/de/lehrveranstaltungen/
- Area studies courses for international students, see www.sli.uni-freiburg.de/internationale_sprachkurse
- One course each semester for program students in German history or politics

HOUSING

Single room in shared University apartments with German and international students

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Freiburg Handbook
University of Minnesota's Program Site: http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/programs/EUROPE/freiburg/index.html
IU Getting Started Handbook

ELIGIBILITY

You may apply if you:

are a student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress,
are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college,
are in at least fifth-semester German, and
have approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

It is recommended that you complete G362 or G363 before the program begins.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are not eligible.

ESTIMATED COSTS

Spring Semester 2008

Fees paid to IU: (tuition, health insurance)
- Indiana resident: $5,493
- Non-resident: $10,986
Room & board: $4,000
See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.

Academic Year 2008-09

Fees paid to IU: (tuition, health insurance)
- Indiana resident: $8,131
- Non-resident: $16,262
Room & board: $7,400-$10,500
See IU Fee Sheet for additional cost and payment details.

Initial prepayment of $500 due Nov. 10 for spring, Mar. for academic year.

Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional.

FINANCIAL AID

Overseas Study Scholarships, including Minority Scholarships and Scholarships for Students from IU campuses other than Bloomington.
$1,000 Catherine Clarke Fraser Scholarship
IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs
Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities here: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/finaid.shtml.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Spring 2009: September 29, 2008
AY 2009-2010: January 20, 2009

Required language test for academic year applicants: January 2009.

Required interview for within three to four weeks of application deadline (further instructions will be provided). Notification of application status sent by e-mail within two weeks of interview.

How to Apply for this Program

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Last updated: July 18, 2008
Comments: overseas@indiana.edu