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Bremen German Summer Program

German Language, Management, and Law Summer Sessions

In the summer, the Hochschule Bremen is a meeting place for students from all over the world. Get together – learn together – understand each other – is the summer school motto.

The International Summer School offers German language courses at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as intensive courses in special fields including management, legal terminology, business and the European Union.

Visit Bremen's International Summer School website for complete details on the program and course descriptions.

UM-St. Louis students will pay UMSL tuition (not the program fee posted on Bremen's website) and earn three to six credits, depending on the program.

Dates: July 5 - July 30, 2009

Estimated Costs:
UMSL Tuition: $773.40 - $1,546.80 (Depends if 3 or 6 credits are taken. 2008 rate; summer 2009 rate TBA in April.)
Housing*: 300-350 Euros
Excursions: 120 Euros
Airfare: $1,400 (estimate)
Mandatory Health Insurance: $47
Meals and Personal Expenses: $1,200 (depends on personal habits)

*Accommodation available in private room, shared flat, dormitory, or single apartment. Price includes bedding.

To see the current Euro/Dollar conversion, use a Currency Converter.

Application Process:
Students will need to submit the following documents to the Study Abroad Office. Forms are available online or in the Study Abroad Office, 261 MSC. Deadline is February 23.

1. UMSL Study Abroad Application Form
2. One letter of reference
3. Transcript (Use study abroad transcript request form)
4. Scholarship application and scholarship essay

Upon your acceptance to the program, additional forms will be mailed to you. You will need to complete and return them to the Study Abroad Office in a timely manner.

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.