Schiller International University in Heidelberg

The European Studies Program combines an active interest in European and international studies with opportunities to study in many fields of business administration.  The official language of instruction at Schiller is English, but students will also find the opportunity to study German at elementary and intermediate levels.  Schiller has maintained a campus in Germany since 1964, and its current campus in Heidelberg offers students a combination of academic, residential, and extracurricular programming space to create an integrated intellectual community of students and scholars.  Students from all over the world come to Schiller for study abroad and degree programs.

Course Offerings

Courses offered in Business include: Business Communication, Comparative Industrial Relations, European Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management, Import-Export Operations, International Business Policy, International Trade and Finance, Management Accounting, Management Planning, Micro and Macro Economics, Principles of Marketing, Professional Speaking and Statistics.

Courses offered in International Relations and Political Science include: Contemporary German Politics & Society in Perspective, Economics of Developing Countries, The European Union, Intro to International Relations, Intro to Political Science, Modern Diplomacy, and Practical Diplomacy.

Courses offered in Psychology and Legal Studies are: Behavioral Aspects, General Psychology, Social Psychology, Industrial Psychology; Comparative Corporate Law and Principles of Business Law.

Additional courses are offered in German, English, Information Technology, and Mathematics.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Course offerings will vary between the fall and spring semesters. Beginning in Spring 2010, courses will be moved to a monthly course schedule - students will take one course per month at Schiller International University.

 

Student Life

Students live in institutional residential facilities, where students cook for themselves and have either a double or single room, with showers, bathrooms and kitchens located on each floor. There is a library, computer lab and bistro downstairs from the dormitories. Wireless internet is available throughout the Schiller campus. Students may also be placed in a second dormitory that is about fifteen minutes walking distance from the main Schiller campus in a quiet residential neighborhood with small shops and restaurants. In this building, students also cook for themselves and have a double or single room, with showers, bathrooms and kitchens located on each floor.

For transitional periods before and after the regular semester, participants can choose from the many hostels in Heidelberg. The German-American Institute, located across from the Villa Manesse, offers students a library, lectures, films and cultural events. Recreational activities include guided tours in and around Heidelberg, visits to cultural and historic sites, museums, sports and social events.

Alumni Feedback

Nathan Oberg, University of Rhode Island
“You meet people from all over the world in my program.  It’s great to hear everyone’s perspectives on everything.”

Denis Aliu, Northeastern University “I experienced new cultures and appreciated the great diversity of the CCIS Heidelberg program.”

 

Duration

Fall 2009: September 2-December 17, 2009

Spring 2010: January 6-May 27, 2010

Beginning in Spring 2010, courses will be moved to a monthly course schedule - students will take one course per month at Schiller International University.

Application Deadline(s)

 

Spring 2010- December 1

Eligibility Requirements

Open to students at all undergraduate levels with a 2.5 GPA

Costs

Fall 2009 and Spring 2010: $11,180

 

 

Costs Included

Instructional costs, housing in a double room, Broward fees, CCIS fees, CISI health insurance, on-site orientation, internet access, cultural activities, and excursions.

Costs Not Included

Airfare ($700-$900), personal costs, residence permit obtained upon arrival in Germany (app. $90), street car/bus pass (app. $46 per month), meals and incidentals (app. $2000), textbooks (app. $350), and land transportation (from Frankfurt to Heidelberg, app. $100)

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Related Links

Wikipedia -Heidelberg

 

Contact:

Katie Barcikowski
Study Abroad Coordinator

Broward College

225 E. Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Tel: 954-201-7709

Fax: 954-201-7708

kbarciko@broward.edu

 

How do I apply?

To Take a Look:

• Program Handbook - NEW DOCS COMING SOON
• Cost Summary Sheet - NEW DOCS COMING SOON
• Course Descriptions - NEW DOCS COMING SOON
• Housing Information - NEW DOCS COMING SOON

To Apply:

All students need to submit the following materials to the International Education Office at Broward College:

• Completed CCIS Application
• Statement of Purpose (500 words)
• Two confidential references (at least one of which must be from an academic source)
• Official transcript of prior/current coursework

Paperwork to Submit Upon Acceptance:

• Acceptance of Admission Offer Form - NEW DOCS COMING SOON
• Housing Application - NEW DOCS COMING SOON
• Course Pre-Registration Form - NEW DOCS COMING SOON

 

Send to:
Katie Barcikowski, Study Abroad Coordinator

Broward College

225 E. Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.