Bremen German Summer Program
Bremen's Summer School Program is an excellent opportunity to live and study in Germany. It offers students an unique experience by attending courses at the Hochschule Bremen, participating in international students' life, and discovering Bremen and exploring Europe.The program combines high quality studies with a wide range of cultural and leisure activities. And Bremen is a beautiful and vibrant student town in the North of Germany where students feel welcome and comfortable. That's more than one good reason to visit Bremen and enjoy a great summer!
Bremen - the Free Hanseatic City
The vibrant heart of North-West Germany
- The smallest Federal State in Germany
- 550 000 inhabitants
- 10th biggest city in Germany
- International seaport and trading centre
- Second most important trade location in Germany
- Modern international university town with about 30, 500 students
Hochschule Bremen
The Hochschule Bremen - an international university of applied sciences in Europe
www.hs-bremen.de
The International Summer School offers different German language courses at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as intensive courses in special fields.
Please visit Bremen's International Summer School website for complete details on the program and course descriptions. (Please see links on left-side of webpage.)
Bremen Summer School Sessions
First Session: July 8 – August 2, 2012
Second Session: August 6 – August 30, 2012
Estimated Costs:
UM-St. Louis students will pay UMSL tuition plus the fees listed below (not the program fee posted on Bremen's website) and earn three to six credits, depending on the program.
| Bremen Summer Program | |
| Educational Fees1 (2011 rate for either 3 or 6 credit hours; summer 2012 rate TBA in April) | $773.70 or $1,547.40 |
| Information Technology Fee | $37.20 or $74.40 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 |
| Housing2 | (450 EUROS) approx. $608 |
| Personal Expenses3 &4 | $1200.00 |
| Airfare (estimate) | $1,700.00 |
| Leisure Program/Excursions | (200 EURO) $270 |
| Bremen Program Fee | (650-800 EUROS) approx. $878 or $1080 |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | between $5467 - $6480 |
1 Educational fees and IT fees are based on 3 or 6 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Accommodation available in private room, shared flat, dormitory, or single apartment. Price includes bedding. Additional housing options are available for additional costs. Please see the Bremen International Summer School website.
3 It will vary by student depending on personal spending habits. Participants arrange for their own meals during the summer school session. After arrival you will receive information about well-priced possibilities to eat (student cafeteria). The cafeteria will be open from Monday till Friday from 8.30 h – 15.30 h. There you can have breakfast, have a coffee or tea and get lunch. Lunch prices are about 4 Euro. As a participant of the International Summer School you can purchase a reduced monthly transportation pass for 50 EUROS.
4 Includes mandatory international insurance and International Student Identification Card (ISIC).
5 Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. The cost estimate above does not include independent travel, which can vary widely from student to student.
To see the current Euro/Dollar conversion, use a Currency Converter.
How to Apply/Application Process:
To apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page for How to Apply for this Exchange Program deadlines, application procedures, and forms.
Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
All UM-St. Louis students who study abroad are required to attend pre-departure orientation. This session will cover registration and financial aid, credit transfer, travel, health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Details and location.
Last modified January 2012