Come summer, you will want to be sitting on the banks of the Neckar River, or strolling down the Plantanenallee under 200-year-old plane trees, in one of the most historic cities in Germany: Tübingen. Recently voted as providing one of the highest qualities of living in Germany, Tübingen, boasts one of the most well preserved districts of half-timbered houses. The University of Tübingen International Summer School offers courses in German and other disciplines (taught in German). This program is an intensive summer course during summer term only.
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DATES
August 2017
HOUSING
Included in your program cost, housing will be found through Tübingen University in local dorms and student apartments.
COURSES
Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours during the summer term.
Students may select any German courses between GERM 102–GERM 303.
COST
$2,000–2,500
Includes LDS undergraduate tuition, housing, tuition to Tübingen University, international health insurance coverage, some cultural events, and group excursions
Does not include airfare, passport, personal travel, meals.
PREPARATION
Students should complete GERM 101 prior to departure.
Students are required to participate in IAS 369R (1 credit hour). This second-block evening course will be held during winter semester.
Married couples should consult with ISP and the faculty director to discuss enrollment, housing, costs, etc.
FUNDING SOURCES
Regular BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.
Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants. Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
DAAD scholarships: www.daad.org
APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the online application at kennedy.byu.edu/apply.
The application requires a $35 fee.
Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program.
Deadline: 11 March 2017
FACULTY
Rob McFarland and Tom Spencer are the directors of the Tubingen Direct Enrollment program.
SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT
Students may want to also participate in an international study program during spring term. Students are allowed to travel in the Schengen Zone in Western Europe for no longer than ninety days without a visa.
INTERESTED STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT
International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
kennedy.byu.edu/isp
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PROGRAM ADJUSTMENTS
ISP reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost estimates due to conditions beyond its control.