Universitat Stuttgart
University
of Missouri-St. Louis
Exchange Program in Germany
| Universität
Stuttgart
A six-week intensive German course prepares students to follow regular university courses in German during the semester. |
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What
is it like there?
Stuttgart is situated along the Neckar River in a valley surrounded
by the Schwäbische Alb. The city traces its origins to a village
established about 950 AD. It was charted as a city in the 13th century
and in 1320 became the residence of the rulers of Wüttemberg.
Sister City to St. Louis, Stuttgart has grown to become home to more
than half a million people and is a major transportation, manufacturing
and publishing center, with companies such as Bosch and Daimler-Benz
headquartered here. Stuttgart is also famed for its many museums and
great artistic talent, such as the world renown Stuttgart Ballet,
the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra and the Melos Quartet.
The University of Stuttgart was founded in 1829 and currently has about 19,000 students. More than 2,500 of these students are international students. The university offers 44 different majors in 14 different departments. The University of Stuttgart holds a leading position in both basic and applied research and is proud of its tradition of close co-operation with industry as well as with other research institutions such as the Fraunhofer-Society for Production Engineering, the Baden-Wüttemberg Materials Testing Centre and the German Aerospace Research Institute.
What
will I study?
Academic year students will arrive in September and Spring semester students will arrive in March for a six-week intensive language program (180 euro fee). The goal
is to rapidly bring students to the advanced level so they may follow
regular courses taught in German. Regular classes start in October or April.
Visit the website for a list of departments and course offerings.
Students may also take German as a Foreign Language classes during the regular semester. These coures listings are available here.
What
is the language of instruction?
German. Intensive prepartory language course is offered and German
language courses are available during the semester at the intermediate and advanced
levels.
Where
will I live?
Most of the dormitories, which are all mixed, are located on the
campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen and on the campus of the Pädagogische
Hochschule (teachers training college) in Ludwigsburg. All dormitories
can be easily reached within 20 min. from the city centre campus
by S-Bahn (commuter train). The single bedrooms are equipped with
table, bed, chair, wardrobe/closet, bookshelf and a washbasin. There
is a common kitchen for all the members of an apartment or of a
floor. You must bring your own dishes with you or buy them in Germany.
There are also bathrooms and showers on each floor. Rent ranges from 220-300 euros per month.
When
can I go?
Because the academic calendar is different from the calendar at UMSL,
students may study abroad during the winter semester only or the entire
academic year.
Approximate Semester Dates:
Fall: September 1 - February 15
Winter: March 1 - July 20
Check Uni Stuttgart's website for exact dates.
What
are the eligibility requirements?
Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, be a sophomore,
junior, or senior, and have a minimum of four semesters of German.
How
can I learn more?
Visit the University
of Stuttgart website or browse the materials in the Study Abroad Office, 261 MSC. You can also make an appointment to discuss
this program with a study abroad advisor; call 516-5229.
How
much does it cost?
Below are the 2008-2009 estimated costs for one semester (5 months - includes pre-semester language program) at the University of Stuttgart
compared to a semester at UM-St. Louis. When you participate in a UM-St. Louis exchange program, like Uni Stuttgart, you continue to pay UMSL tuition and may use your financial aid. In addition, both CIS and external scholarships are available.
There are Baden-Wüttemberg scholarships available for study at Stuttgart University (up to 500 Euros per month - apply through the Study Abroad Office) and St. Louis-Stuttgart sister city scholarships available.
| Stuttgart | UM-St. Louis | |
| Educational Fees1 | $2,947.20 | $2,947.20 |
| Information Technology Fee | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 | $418.68 |
| Housing2 | $2,300.00 | $2,805.00 |
| Meals3 | $1,550.00 | $1,698.00 |
| Airfare | $1,300.00 | |
| Books | $300.00 | $400.00 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $950.00 | |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $9,493.60 | $8,415.28 |
1 Educational fees are based on 12 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Housing cost based on single room.
3 UMSL cost based on Option 3 Plus Meal Plan.
4 Includes fee for German intensive coruse, local transportation, and mandatory international
insurance.
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 personal expenses or independent travel, which vary widely from student to student.
Last modified June 4, 2008