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  • Locations: Darmstadt, Germany; Fulda, Germany; Kassel, Germany
  • Program Terms: Winter
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  • Restrictions: UWP applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Winter
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2025 10/31/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Program Description:

From December - January, Hessen International Winter Universities (IWUs) take place at various universities in the state of Hessen, Germany.  Each offers interesting study topics from a wide range of subject areas.  Each program requires a 2-credit German language and culture course which is taught at different levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced) as well as an additional 3 credit course (See below).  Included with the 5 credit program cost is free housing, various excursions and cultural events.

Winter programs are offered at the following universities:   
  • Kassel : "Environmental Engineering- Renewable Energy Sources"  (20 day program)
  • Fulda:  "German Culture & Society", "Intercultural Competence" "Sustainability"  (20 day program)
  • Darmstadt: "Int'l Marketing & Sales" or "Sustainable Supply Chains"  - (16 day program)
There is a Hessen program application fee of $100 required for this program. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in applying to this exchange consortium, you must first apply to the International Education Office - Study Abroad by clicking on the Apply Now button above.