The Deutsche Sporthochschule in Cologne, Germany is an internationally renowned university-level special purpose institution devoted to professional preparation in physical education, sports and recreation. It has world class indoor and outdoor sporting facilities along with an outstanding faculty. Cologne is, at the same time, one of Germany's oldest cities and its fourth-largest. Nestled along the fabled Rhine River, Cologne is home to the Olympic and Sport Museum and the headquarters of Ford Europe. It is a city of 1 million in a metropolis region of 10 million.
| City, Country |
Cologne, Germany |
|---|---|
| Session |
Spring only or full academic year |
| Dates |
Late March - July |
| Requirements |
2.5 GPA Second Semester Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate Student Status German is not required; students may choose from courses taught in English. German proficiency allows students to partake in all available courses. |
| Application Deadline |
Deadlines: To apply, please complete and submit:
Cortland Students: To ensure that the courses you take abroad will satisfy your degree requirements, you are required to submit he Course Approval Form to the International Programs Office by mid-November for spring term applicants or May 1, for fall term applicants. Non-Cortland students must return completed Judicial Review and Code of Conduct forms along with the SUNY application. |
| Travel Information |
Flight booked by participant |
| Program Costs |
Spring 2013 Budget **Tentative and Subject to Change** Accepted students will receive an updated budget as a part of their acceptance packet. |
| Program Course Information |
Deutsche Sporthochschule (German Sport University) is Germany's largest and most prestigious center of teaching and research in physical education and sport science. Students participating on this program will be registered full time for at least 12 U.S. credits. Students may take SUNY Cortland 3rd quarter classes (January - March) for additional credit prior to departure. |
| Accommodations |
On-Campus Housing required; housing includes a double or single bedroom with a central bath and access to a shared kitchen; On-campus cafeteria (mensa) provides affordable, complete meals for $5.00/meal, local cafes and grocery stores also provide affordable meals. More Information on the Deutsche Sporthochschule Accommodation and Semester Dates |
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| Student Mentors |
Email one of our student mentors to learn more about their experience in Cologne, Germany! |
| Program Advisor |
Feel free to contact Gonda Gebhardt, study abroad advisor, for any questions you may have |
