Kaiserslautern, Germany

This program is now accepting applications for the Spring 2014 semester.

Course Offerings: Computer Science, Economics, International Business, and Management
Download Course Offerings Sheet (.pdf)
Dates: early April -  late July
Location:  Kaiserslautern, Germany
Price: $13,315 (tentative)
Financial Aid: Eligible students can use their entire SAU financial aid package (excluding work study grants) for one semester.

Program description

Founded in 1970, the Technical University of Kaiserslautern is a research-oriented German university with a strong focus on science, technology and economics. It has a beautiful, mid-size campus located at the edge of the world-famous UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Palatinate Forest. All departments offer state-of-the-art technology equipment and laboratories.

Program highlights

• Kaiserslautern is conveniently located within two hours of Frankfurt and Heidelberg, and within three hours of the French border.
• TU-Kaiserslautern offers a wide selection of business courses taught in English.
• In a small community of 12,500 students, the university encourages close contact with professors.
• Housing in student dormitories with free internet access.
• Situated near the Palatinate Forest, this area is well-known for sports and leisure activities such as cycling and mountain biking.
• Extracurricular activities, local concerts, festivals and FC-Kaiserslautern football (soccer) stadium give students plenty of opportunities to experience the local culture and nightlife.

What is included

• SAU zone tuition (12-18 credits)
• International Health Insurance

What is not included

• Passport
• Airfare
• Housing (approximately $300 - $450 per month paid directly in Kaiserslautern)
• Meals
• Books
• Personal expenses and spending money

Application deadline

Spring Semester: October 1

How to apply

Complete the online application and submit your $500 application deposit to the Center for International Education by October 1.

• Make checks payable to St. Ambrose University.
• The application deposit is deducted from the total program cost.
• If you are not accepted into the program, the application deposit is refundable.
• If you are accepted, the application deposit is non-refundable after October 1.

Payment details

• $500 application deposit due by October 1.
• Remaining balance due by December 20.
• Make checks payable to St. Ambrose University.
• Please submit your final payment directly to Student Account Services by December 20.
• The final payment is non-refundable after December 20.