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Germany
Baden-Württemberg
In existence for 38 years, the Oregon University System/
Baden-Württemberg exchange program
has given several generations of Oregon students the
opportunity to live and study in one of Germany’s
most prosperous and scenic regions.
Germany’s “Schwabenland” is as picturesque
as travel posters boast: heavily forested mountains
capped by castles, towns with narrow streets
and gabled rooftops, and valleys cut by
the Neckar River and its tributaries.
Join the over 1,200 Oregon students who have come to
call this part of Germany their second home.
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Academic Program
This program offers you the opportunity to improve your German proficiency and expand your academic horizons through courses at any one of thirteen partner universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg. You may participate for the academic year or for the first semester (fall/winter terms).
Upon arrival in Germany, you will participate in a four-week orientation in Tübingen, an intensive linguistic and cultural course for which you will receive three credits. After this on-site orientation, you will move to your chosen university where you will take German for Foreigners classes or, if you are sufficiently fluent in German, take regular courses at the university in subject areas of interest to you. Several universities also offer classes taught in English in various disciplines.
Depending on how many classes you take, you should receive approximately the same amount of credit for your time in Germany as you would being a full-time student in Oregon. You will be registered at your home campus in the OUS (or at an OUS partner institution) and will receive credit from that institution. You should consult with your academic adviser and OUS Campus Contact to determine how the courses taken in Germany will integrate with your home campus curriculum requirements.
The OUS requires that you attend the day-long pre-departure orientation that covers the academic, administrative, financial and cultural information necessary for successful participation.
The Universities of Baden-Württemberg
Freiburg - Set in a beautiful valley at the edge of the Black Forest, this university offers a wide range of courses in the liberal arts, sciences, and forestry. http://www.uni-freiburg.de
Heidelberg - Founded in 1386, the University of Heidelberg is the oldest in Germany and provides a picturesque setting for the study of the humanities, natural and social sciences. http://www.uni-heidelberg.de
Hohenheim - In a castle perched on a hill, the University of Hohenheim emphasizes research in agricultural and biological sciences, business studies, communications, and home economics. http://www.uni-hohenheim.de
Karlsruhe - Near the French border, this university is particularly attractive to students in the natural and applied sciences, including engineering and computer science. Master’s level engineering students may benefit from some courses taught in English. http://www.uni-karlsruhe.de
Konstanz - Next to Lake Constance on the German-Swiss border, this modern university offers an excellent library, classrooms, and laboratories, all in a single complex. Courses in most liberal arts and natural sciences are offered. http://www.uni-konstanz.de
Mannheim - Housed in a baroque palace, this university offers a variety of academic programs with an emphasis on business administration and related fields. http://www.uni-mannheim.de
Stuttgart - This technical university in the largest city of Baden-Württemberg has strong offerings in science, engineering, business, and architecture, with good, if limited, offerings in the liberal arts. http://www.uni-stuttgart.de
Tübingen - This university is well known for its excellence in philosophy, modern languages, natural sciences, theology, law, and medicine, as well as business, economics, and most liberal arts disciplines. German courses for international students are particularly strong here. http://www.uni-tuebingen.de
Ulm - Students in the natural and health sciences and some engineering fields can study in Ulm, birthplace of Albert Einstein. Language courses are limited, although tutoring may be available. http://www.uni-ulm.de
Other Universities - Four other participating universities offer more specialized programs of study.
The Pädagogische Hochschule in Ludwigsburg http://www.ph-ludwigsburg.de is a teacher education university with a broad range of science and liberal arts courses well suited for undergraduates.
The Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste http://www.abk-stuttgart.de, Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst http://www.mh-stuttgart.de, and Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Trossingen http://www.mh-trossingen.de specialize in music and art.
Application to the schools of music and art necessitates advance planning since a portfolio and/or audition may be required
Housing
You will live in a single room in a dormitory equipped with kitchen facilities. Your floormates will be German and international students. You may prepare your meals in the dorm kitchen facilities and eat inexpensively at student cafeterias.
On-site Support
The Resident Director in the Oregon Study Center in Tübingen will assist you with academic, personal, and logistical matters, including housing, banking, insurance, and university registration. She will travel to each university several times a year to advise students and is always available via e-mail.
Important Dates
Application Deadlines and Orientation
Jan. 15, 2007 Application deadline (for those applying for a DAAD scholarship)
Feb. 15, 2007 Application deadline (for those not applying for a DAAD scholarship)
May 19, 2007 OUS orientation
Program Dates (approximate)
Month of September Orientation in Tübingen
Mid-Oct to Mid-Feb Winter semester
Dec. 23-Jan. 8 Christmas break (tentative)
Mid-Feb to Mid-April Semester break
Mid-April to Mid-July Summer semester
Program Cost
The Oregon University System seeks to make the Baden-Württemberg program as affordable and accessible as possible. For the current 2007-08 academic year, the program fee for resident undergraduates is $16,851 for the academic year and $10,156 for the first semester (fall/winter terms). Program costs for the 2008-09 academic year will be set in May 2008. Costs for non-resident and graduate students will be higher.
The program fee includes:
‡ Academic and administrative fees
‡ Room and board allowance
‡ On-site support
‡ Orientation expenses
‡ Health and accident insurance
The program fee does not include airfare, campus-based fees and personal expenses such as local transportation, textbooks, laundry, recreation (including continental travel), personal supplies, and incidental expenses. See http://oregonabroad.ous.edu for an estimate of comprehensive costs.
Funding
You can finance your exchange in Baden-Württemberg in many ways. A listing of available local and national scholarships can be found at http://oregonabroad.ous.edu in addition to links to resources on your campus. Most forms of financial aid, such as grants or loans for which you are eligible on your home campus, may be applied to the program. Veterans’ benefits may also be applied. The German government also awards need/merit-based scholarships to students on this program. To apply for one of these, you must submit a financial aid application by February 1 to your campus financial aid office. In addition, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships (application deadline: Jan. 31, 2007; see http://www.daad.org). Work-study positions at the Oregon Study Center in Tübingen may also exist for eligible and qualified students.
Eligibility
The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all fields of study. To be eligible, you must meet these minimum requirements by the time you participate:
‡ 45 credits or more (sophomore standing) with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 and
‡ 24 quarter hours (2 years) or more of college-level German (or the equivalent) with a GPA of 3.00 or higher*
*If you have only one year of college-level German, you can also apply to this program. In this case, you will study intensive German the first semester in Tübingen, then stay in Tübingen or transfer to another Baden-Württemberg university the second semester.
You may obtain an application form and instructions from the international education office on your campus (see Campus Contacts) or at http://oregonabroad.ous.edu. Early application is encouraged.
Internship Option
You can earn academic credit and add a professional dimension to your time in Germany by doing an OUS IE3 Global Internship following your study abroad program.
Internships are available year round in a variety of industries and organizations. Sample internships include placements with adidas World Headquarters in Herzogenaurach, the Independent Institute for Environmental Concerns in Berlin, or with cifa, a crosscultural training organization in Stuttgart. Individualized internships developed to match your interests and skills are also available.
Start planning your internship before you leave for Germany! For more information talk to your study abroad advisor or visit
http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/ie3.
OUS Campus Contacts:
Eastern Oregon University
Miki Goodall
Study Abroad, Inlow Hall 113
La Grande, OR 97850
mgoodall@eou.edu
(541) 962-3237
Oregon Institute of Technology
Mark Clark or Julianne Murray
LRC 219 (Mark) or LRC 211 (Julianne)
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
clarkm@oit.edu or murrayj@oit.edu
(541) 885-1880 (Mark) or (541) 885-1677 (Julianne)
Oregon State University and
OUS International Programs Office
Leslie Lundborg or Marit Legler
International Programs, Snell Hall 444
Corvallis, OR 97331
leslie.lundborg@ous.edu or marit.legler@ous.edu
(541) 737-6465 or (541) 737-3772
Portland State University
Andrea Price
International Affairs, East Hall 101
632 SW Hall, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207
pricea@pdx.edu
(503) 725-5076
Southern Oregon University
Jennifer Yockey
International Programs, Stevenson Union 321
Ashland, OR 97520
yockeyj@sou.edu
(541) 552-6336
University of Oregon
Cari Vanderkar
International Programs, Oregon Hall 330
Eugene, OR 97403
cvanderk@uoregon.edu
(541) 346-3207
Western Oregon University
Michele V. Price
Study Abroad & International Exchanges, APS 501
Monmouth, OR 97361
studyabroad@wou.edu
(503) 838-8905
