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Stuttgart Summer University

The Summer University at the Universität Stuttgart is an excellent opportunity for students who have had little or no exposure to German to experience a total immersion in the German language and culture right in the heart of Europe.

A three-credit German language class is taught at the beginning and intermediate levels. In addition, students choose an elective class (taught in English) from the following: 20th Century Architecture, European Art History, Cross-Cultural Communication, Transportation and Urban Planning, or Deutschland nach der Wende (in German). The language class meets 20 hours per week and the elective course meets 8 hours per week.

Students live with German host families within easy commuting distance (walking or public transportation) to the university. All families can speak English. They provide breakfast daily, all other meals are the student's responsibility.

UM-St. Louis students will pay UMSL tuition and earn six credits.

Visit the Stuttgart Summer University website for complete details on the program.

Dates:

May 19 - June 27, 2008

Estimated Costs:

UMSL Tuition: $1,485.60 (Subject to change. Summer rates announced in April.)
Program Fee*: 850 Euros
Airfare: $1,100 (estimate)
Mandatory Health Insurance: $76
Meals and Personal Expenses: $1,000 (depends on personal habits)

*Program Fee includes housing, required excursions, breakfasts, and in-country transportation.

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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 22.

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.