Study Abroad Programs
University of Marburg: Marburg, Germany
2013 Fall (2138)
For questions about this program, please contact:
Noel Habashy
410-677-4698
nbhabashy@salisbury.edu
To Apply:
Please use the form below to schedule an appointment with the Center for International Education:
Estimated Costs Worksheet
(Costs may be subject to change)
| SU Tuition and Fees (non-resident tuition applies) | $3,850 | | Housing (included) | $2,020 | | Partial Board (meals) | $1,000 | | In-country excursions (included) | $0 |
| Subtotal (billable by SU): | $6,870 |
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| International Airfare | $1,200 | | Partial Board (meals) | $1,000 | | Passport fees (if necessary) | $75 | | Books | $50 | | Personal Entertainment (varies by individual) | $500 | | International Health Insurance (recommended) | $150 |
| Subtotal (Other): | $2,975 |
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| Total
Est. Cost: |
$9,845 |
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This program at the world renowned University of Marburg is designed for undergraduate students from all over the world who want to learn about Germany and the German language within the context of an academic semester abroad. Located in the picturesque town of Marburg, Germany, this program allows students to take classes in the German language and a wealth of other fields.
CLASS:
The IUSP offers six weeks of intensive German classes as a sort of orientation period. Upon successful completion of the orientation coursework, students can choose from a broad selection of university courses listed in the course catalogue. Not all of these courses are taught in English, but all of the courses include a tutorial in English that is designed to enable all IUSP students to attend, regardless of their German proficiency level.
Seminars come from the following subject areas:
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Archeology
- Business Administration and Economics
- Education
- English Studies
- Gender Studies
- German
- History
- Linguistics and Language Technologies
- Media Studies
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Theology
Listing of courses offered in Fall 2012
PROGRAM TRAVEL:
As a part of the program trips will be taken to Frankfurt, Kassel, and Strasbourg, France.
http://www.uni-marburg.de/isu/program-information/cultural-program
HOST INSTITUTION:
Located in the heart of Germany, Marburg an der Lahn is a small, lively and safe medieval town with a long university tradition. The university cafeteria and the romantic and picturesque old city with its castle, cafés, pubs, boutiques, as well as movie theatres, museums and theatres are all within walking distance.
The University of Marburg, which was founded in 1527. With about 22,000 students and 8,000 staff members, it is one of Germany's medium-sized universities and recognized as a leading institution around the globe.
HOUSING:
Students will have a single room in one of the university's residence halls. As Marburg has a historical center with mostly small, traditional houses, there is little space to accommodate the large number of students right there. As such, residence halls are situated outside the centre and can easily be reached by local bus. Each room has a sink and shares common bathrooms, showers and a kitchen. You will also find laundry rooms in every residence hall.
COSTS:
Includes:
- German Language course (120 hours)
- German History and Culture course (45 hours)
- 2 seminars (48 hours each) of your choice, many available in English
- German Conversation class
- Study material
- Cultural program (weekend trips)
- Accommodation (single room in one of our student dormitories; cleaning fee)
- Meal subsidy (comes in the shape of a cafeteria debit card, charged with EUR 50 per month)
- Semester administration fee including ticket for free public transport
PROGRAM DATES:
Arrival: Monday, August 26 (to be confirmed)
Program: August 27 - December 13, 2013 (to be confirmed)
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Application deadline: June 15, 2013
To apply to the ISU Marburg complete the Registration form.
You will need to submit:
- Registration form
- Letter of Motivation
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