Semester Programs

The Hessen Exchange

Location: participating universities in Hessen, Germany

Program Length: semester/year/summer

Housing: dormitories

Language: English or German

Coordinating University: UW-Milwaukee

Program Website: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/CIE/Hessen/

Estimated Cost: approximately $2,500 for the summer, $7200 for a semester; UW fees are charged for enrollment into the program, airfare, housing, meals are student’s own responsibility; $275 International Program Fee

Financial Aid Available: yes

Application Deadlines: Fall Semester in Hessen: April 1

Spring Semester in Hessen: October 1
Summer in Hessen: varies by program, but usually due February, March, or April.

Description: The Hessen Exchange is coordinated through UW-Milwaukee and the Justus-Liebig University in Giessen, which has the highest student density in Germany. It is a broad based program with a variety of courses offered among participating institutions throughout Germany; UW-RF students can attend any of the participating universities. Classes are taught in English or German. Internships are available for qualified students.

Other: Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA, at least sophomore standing, 4 semester of college level German, a letter of recommendation, statement of purpose, official transcript. For the total emersion program, requirements are: German fluency, 3.0 GPA, junior or senior standing, letter of recommendation, and statement of purpose (in German.)