Germany: Heidelberg ESP Semester

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 space 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

Courses offered in Business include: Business Communication, Comparative Industrial Relations, European Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management, Import-Export Operations, International Business Policy, International Trade and Finance, Management Accounting, Management Planning, Micro and Macro Economics, Principles of Marketing, Professional Speaking and Statistics.

Courses offered in International Relations and Political Science include: Contemporary German Politics & Society in Perspective, Economics of Developing Countries, The European Union, Intro to International Relations, Intro to Political Science, Modern Diplomacy, and Practical Diplomacy.

Courses offered in Psychology and Legal Studies are: Behavioral Aspects, General Psychology, Social Psychology, Industrial Psychology; Comparative Corporate Law and Principles of Business Law.

Additional courses are offered in German, English, Information Technology, and Mathematics.

 

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. For transitional periods before and after the regular semester, participants can choose from the many hostels in Heidelberg. The German-American Institute, located across from the Villa Manesse, offers students a library, lectures, films and cultural events. Recreational activities include guided tours in and around Heidelberg, visits to cultural and historic sites, museums, sports and social events.

Alumni Feedback

Nathan Oberg, University of Rhode Island
“You meet people from all over the world in my program.  It’s great to hear everyone’s perspectives on everything.”

Denis Aliu, Northeastern University “I experienced new cultures and appreciated the great diversity of the CCIS Heidelberg program.”

 

Duration

Fall: Late August thru Mid-December
Spring: Mid-January thru Early May
(Contact SAU for exact program dates)

Application Deadline(s)

Fall - June 1
Spring - November 1

Eligibility Requirements

Open to students at all undergraduate levels with a 2.5 GPA

Costs

Semester: $8,990

Costs Included

Instructional costs abroad, fees, orientation, health and accident insurance, cultural activity fee

Costs Not Included

Airfare, room and board ($1,850 double room + $375 deposit), personal costs, residence permit ($50), street car/bus pass ($46/month), meals and incidentals ($150/week), textbooks ($350), land transportation ($150).

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.

Related Links

Wikipedia -Heidelberg

 

Contact:

Ryan Dye
Director of International Education
518 W. Locust Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 333-6389
StudyAbroad@sau.edu

St. Ambrose University: Study Abroad Office
http://www.sau.edu/studyabroad/

How do I apply?

To Take a Look:

• Program Handbook
• Cost Summary Sheet
• Course Descriptions
• Housing Information

To Apply:

All students need to submit the following materials to the Center for International Education at St. Ambrose University:

• Completed CCIS Application
• Statement of Purpose (500 words)
• Two confidential references (at least one of which must be from an academic source)
• Official transcript of prior/current coursework
• $25 application fee (payable to St. Ambrose University) only for students from non-CCIS institutions

Paperwork to Submit Upon Acceptance:

• Acceptance of Admission Offer Form
• Housing Application
• Course Pre-Registration Form
• Liability Waiver
• $800 check or money order payable to St. Ambrose University

Send to:
CCIS Heidelberg Programs
Center for International Education
St. Ambrose University
518 W. Locust Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 333-6389
StudyAbroad@sau.edu

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.