Study in Germany

The Basics..

Enhance your Tulane degree program by studying at one of four leading universities in Germany. Study in metropolitan Hamburg, the historical cities of Dresden and Darmstadt, or the lively college town of Jena. The Center for International Studies (CIS) offers programs in German and English:

Students enroll directly in the university in Hamburg, Jena, and Darmstadt. In Dresden, the program is administered by Boston University’s on-site staff. Jena and Hamburg students also participate in a one-month intensive German program at a Goethe-Institut location in a city of each student’s choice. Dresden and Darmstadt students will receive an intensive German language and culture program on site at the start of their program. Courses, grades, and credits travel back with you to Tulane when you participate in a Tulane Study Abroad Program (TSAP).

When Can I Go?

Academic calendars in Germany vary from year to year following this rough schedule:

Exact dates will be provided during the semester before your departure.

Where Will I Live?

Students on TSAPs in Germany typically live in student housing, which can vary greatly in style and location. You will make arrangements directly with the program abroad.

What Are The Costs?

Studying abroad is affordable. Costs vary by program and student lifestyle. Because students on TSAPs pay Tulane University tuition for their studies abroad, most Tulane and federal financial aid applies. Below is an average of the per-semester cost for the 2005-06 year to help you with your budgeting (based on the conversion rate $1.25 = 1 Euro):

~ This includes the cost of Tulane tuition and the required Academic Support Service Fee. The cost of tuition for 2006-07 has yet to be determined. Students are billed through Tulane for tuition and the Academic Support Service Fee, as well as the required International Evacuation Insurance. Students pay all other costs directly as they occur.

* Living costs vary widely and include housing, meals, books, round-trip airfare from New Orleans, health and evacuation insurance, passport, visa, and personal expenses. They do not include vacation travel.

Am I Eligible?

In order to apply for the program of your choice, you need to meet the following requirements established to help participants meet the demands of the studies faced abroad:

All students must complete Tulane proficiency requirements the semester before starting a TSAP. Students who have ever been on disciplinary or honor board probation are not eligible to apply.

How Do I Apply?

Begin the process well in advance of the year or semester you plan to study abroad. Deadlines vary greatly, starting with the submission of your online TSAP application:

Some programs fill up before the deadline so you are strongly advised to submit your application early to increase your chances of being accepted.

A complete application includes a statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation from Tulane faculty, one photo and a $50 non-refundable deposit. After submitting their online application, students on immersion programs will also be instructed on setting up a language interview. Late or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Upon conditional acceptance from the CIS, you will submit an application to the host program abroad. Final acceptance to study abroad is contingent upon this application and your ability to maintain the above eligibility requirements through the semester before departure.

Getting Started…

For more information about these programs, visit the university websites to determine if studying in Germany is right for you!