Fulda University is located in one of the most beautiful baroque quarters in Germany. The picturesque Old Town of Fulda has timbered houses and winding cobbled lanes with cozy cafes and restaurants.
German language courses are offered for all learners from basic to advanced. In addition to these courses, a variety of seminars are offered in English in such fields as Music Therapy, Project Management, Stress Management, and Poverty and Social Work.
Excursions to cities and landmarks throughout Germany include Berlin, Cologne, Munich, Weimar, the River Rhine, and to the Ruhr Metropolis. You will have the chance to see famous sights and learn about Germany's history and culture.
| City, Country |
Fulda, Germany |
|---|---|
| Session |
Summer - 6 credits Fall & Spring - 12-18 credits Winter - 3 credits |
| Dates |
Winter 2013 Term: December 29, 2012 - January 12, 2013 Spring 2013 Term: March 17, 2013 - July 20, 2013 Summer and Fall 2013 dates coming soon. Please see below for 2012 dates. Summer 2013 Term: Depart July 20th, 2013. Fall 2013 Term: Social Work Program - Depart August 31st, 2013. Academic Year: Please ask for exact dates. |
| Requirements |
2.5 GPA |
| Application Deadline |
Winter 2013 Admission: October 15, 2012 Spring 2013 Admission: October 15, 2012 Summer 2013 Admission: April 1, 2013 Fall 2013 Admission: April 15, 2013 Please submit the following by the application deadline: The Course Approval Form (due December 1st) is to be submitted by SUNY Cortland students only. Non-Cortland students must speak with their home campus study abroad office for information on the course approval process. Non-Cortland students must return completed Judicial Review and Code of Conduct forms along with the SUNY application. |
| Travel Information |
Flight booked by participant. Participants will fly into Frankfurt and take the ICE train for one hour to arrive in Fulda. Participants will be met at the Fulda train station by Fulda University representatives. Spring 2013 Travel Dates: Spring Departure Date from U.S.: March 16, 2013 Spring Departure Date from Fulda: July 20, 2013 Winter 2013 Travel Dates: Winter Departure Date from U.S.: December 29, 2012 Winter Departure Date from Fulda: January 12, 2013 Summer 2012 Travel Dates: Departure Date from U.S.: July 13, 2012 Departure Date from Fulda: August 11, 2012 Fall 2012 Social Work Program Travel Dates: Departure Date from U.S.: August 25, 2012 Departure Date from Fulda: December 21, 2012 |
| Program Costs |
Winter 2013: 3 credits - Budget **Tentative and Subject to Change** Spring 2013: 12 to 15 credits - Budget **Tentative and Subject to Change** Summer 2013: 6 credits - Budget **Tentative and Subject to Change** Fall 2013: Social Work Program - Budget **Tentative and Subject to Change** Accepted students will receive an updated budget as a part of their acceptance packet. Scholarships are now available for Summer and Fall 2013. Two Summer scholarships in the amount of €1,200 will be awarded. Two Fall scholarships in the amount of €3,100 will be awarded to participants in the Social Work Program. Contact the International Programs Office for more details! Fulda University of the Applied Sciences summer and semester programs qualify for the Exchange Award, which can result in considerable savings on the total program cost. The Exchange Award is available to SUNY Cortland students only. Please contact International Programs to obtain an application for the award and an exchange budget for this program. |
| Program Course Information |
Fulda University in Germany offers several options to study throughout the year in a variety of academic fields. You can participate in a four-week summer or two-week winter program, taking one German language course and two seminars taught in English or German covering topics ranging including Music Therapy, Project Management, German Literature and Culture, Marketing, Health and Nutrition, and Social Work. In the fall, you can enroll in a four-month program entitled "Social Work in an International Context and Intercultural Competences in Theory and Practice." This 15-credit program consists of several Social Work course modules, German language study, and a field-based internship. The language of instruction for the modules and internship placement is in English. Participants will first take a one-month orientation module, after which they will be joined by German students in their courses and internship placements. In the spring term, you can also design individualized programs of study, choosing from the course offerings of eight academic departments with more than 30 study programs. You will have access to both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, many of which are taught in English. Semester Course Offerings in English (Note - 'ws' = Spring Semester, 'ss' = Fall Semester) |
| Accommodations |
Fulda provides accomodation in university dormitories, in shared or single apartments, and in host families. The university residences are located in downtown Fulda, within walking distance of dining, supermarkets, and the university. Fulda also has a convenient public transportation system. |
| Host Websites |
Summer Program: Fulda University of Applied Sciences (ISU Fulda) Winter Program: Hessen International Winter University (IWU Fulda) |
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Student Mentors |
Lyla Shaibi, Summer 2012 - lyla.shaibi@cortland.edu |
