Bonn,
Germany
University of Bonn
September-July • one academic year
The
City • Bonn, the postwar capital
of Germany until reunification occurred in the 1990s,
is a picturesque city of 300,000 inhabitants situated
on the Rhine River. The birthplace of Beethoven,
Bonn is a leading city of music and culture and
a popular university town.
The University • The Rheinische
Friedrich-Wilhelm Universität Bonn was founded
in 1818 under Friedrich Wilhelm III, King of Prussia.
Today the University of Bonn has a student population
of more than 38,000, including 2,500 foreign students
from more than 100 countries. View Bonn’s
Web site for further information at www.uni-bonn.de.
The Program • Einfuhrungskurs
(orientation course)—a four-week, four-credit-hour
course, is required of all participants. It begins
September 1, prior to start of the Wintersemester,
and provides language instruction, lectures, seminars,
tours, concerts, and theater performances.
Wintersemester—Deutsch Intensivkurs (intensive
language course; 12 credit hours). Choose two to
three additional courses through Akademisches Auslandsamt
or the regular university. Sommersemester—select
courses according to Southern Miss curriculum requirements.
Additional Eligibility Requirements •
Successful completion of four semesters of college-level
German (or the equivalent) is required; further
conversational classes are strongly recommended.
Additional Application Requirements •
Candidates should obtain one letter of recommendation
from a German instructor and one from another professor.
Also, students should complete the foreign language
survey form.
Accommodations and Meals •
Students live in one of 15 dormitories located in
various parts of the city. Housing assignments are
made by the University of Bonn. Cooking facilities
are provided.
Estimated Costs • Exchange Students
will pay instate tuition and a $250 fee. All other
expenses will be paid directly to the host university..
Links:
General Program Information
Bonn Application Form
