Germany: Heidelberg ESP Semester

Program Overview

Schiller International University is located in Heidelberg, one of Germany's most beautiful and beloved cities, which has long been a center of university education. Located on the slopes of densely forested hills, Heidelberg is about an hour's train ride from the major urban center of Frankfurt, with access to famous scenic spots such as the Black Forest regions, and is within a few hours' drive from Munich and the Swiss and Austrian Alps. Schiller is an independent American university offering programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The Heidelberg campus emphasizes course work in social sciences, business and liberal arts.

Academic Profile

Schiller International University in Heidelberg

The European Studies Program combines an active interest in European and international studies with opportunities to study in many fields of business administration. The official language of instruction at Schiller is English, but students will also find the opportunity to study German at elementary and intermediate levels. Schiller has maintained a campus in Germany since 1964, and its current campus in Heidelberg offers students a combination of academic, residential, and extracurricular programming to create an integrated intellectual community of students and scholars. Students from all over the world come to Schiller for study abroad and degree programs.

Course Offerings

Course offerings may include: Business Administration, Economics, Marketing/Advertising, Mathematics, International Relations, German Language, English Composition, History, Psychology, and more. Please contact the program sponsor for the most current course offerings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Course offerings will vary between the fall and spring semesters. Schiller offers courses on a monthly basis so students register for one class at a time each month.

Activities and Opportunities

Student Life

Students live in institutional residential facilities, where students cook for themselves and have either a double or single room, with showers, bathrooms and kitchens located on each floor. There is a library, computer lab and bistro downstairs from the dormitories. Wireless internet is available throughout the Schiller campus. Students may also be placed in a second dormitory that is about fifteen minutes walking distance from the main Schiller campus in a quiet residential neighborhood with small shops and restaurants. In this building, students also cook for themselves and have a double or single room, with showers, bathrooms and kitchens located on each floor.

Heidelberg Semester Program Details

Duration

Spring 2013: January 3 to April 25, 2013

Fall 2013: September to December, exact dates TBA

Application Deadline(s)

Spring 2013: November 15

Fall 2013: April 15

Eligibility Requirements

Open to students at all undergraduate levels with a 2.5 GPA

Costs

Spring 2013: $11,340

Costs Included

Instructional costs, housing in a double room, Broward fees, CCIS fees, CISI health insurance, on-site orientation, internet access, cultural activities, and excursions.

Costs Not Included

Airfare ($800-$1000), personal expenses, residence permit obtained upon arrival in Germany (50 euros), street car/bus pass (145 euros), meals and incidentals (app. $2000), textbooks (app. $350), and land transportation (one-way from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, app. 35 euros)

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Contact:

Katie Barcikowski
Study Abroad Coordinator
Broward College
225 E. Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Tel: 954-201-7709
Fax: 954-201-7322
kbarciko@broward.edu

How do I apply?

To Apply:

All students need to submit the following materials to the International Education Office at Broward College. Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading the forms below. To download, right click on the application or recommendation form and click "save as", then save the form to your desktop or downloads. Once you have completed your form, SAVE IT FIRST!!!! DO NOT CLICK "SUBMIT" until you have SAVED your form or the recipient will receive a BLANK form. Once you have saved it, click "submit" and THEN email your completed form as an attachment to the contact email address associated with the program in which you are applying. If for some reason you do not see the email address pop up when you click "submit", then email the application to the program sponsor listed here on this page.

YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR HOME INSTITUTIONS' STUDY ABROAD OFFICE OR ADVISOR OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND ALSO PROVIDE THEM WITH A COPY OF YOUR APPLICATION.

CCIS Online Application & Instructions

CCIS Online Student Recommendation (Students need 2 academic recommendations)

(Students: DO NOT send the student recommendation form to your evaluators as an attachment. Please only send the page URL. The student recommendation form can be found under the "Apply Now" tab.)

Statement of Purpose (500 words)

Official transcript of prior/current coursework

Send to:
Katie Barcikowski, Study Abroad Coordinator

Broward College

225 E. Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.