International Business in Germany

This course is closed for the Summer 2012 term.

Course:  International Studies, German, and International Business
Credits: seven
Dates: June 1 - 30, 2012
Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany
Price:  $1,790 (tentative)

Program description

This four-week program includes a "Survival German & Culture" course, an elective course taught in English, cultural excursions and an opportunity to mix and mingle with local German students. Kaiserslautern is a city with a large American presence, but has many German cultural opportunities. Southwestern Germany is an ideal starting point for further exploration of the country and other European destinations.

What is included

• Tuition
• International medical insurance with trip delay coverage

What is not included

• Passport fee
• Personal baggage fees
• Flight (approximately $1,000 - $1,500)
• Accommodation *(220 Euro monthly rent)
• Refundable housing deposit (210 Euro) 
• Meals
• Social Contribution Fee at the University of Kaiserslautern** (210 Euro)
• Additional travel expenses

*Accommodation:
The International Office can help you find accommodation.  Students normally stay in a shared suite in the Student Residence Hall (known as "Legoland"), which is located a short distance from campus.  Suites include furniture (bed, closet, desk) and a shared kitchen & bathroom.  Rent and the housing deposit are due upon arrival and will be paid to the landlord.  The deposit is refundable if there is no damage to the room. 

**Social contribution fee at the University of Kaiserslautern:
This amount is due upon arrival at the University.  The social contribution fee includes:

• Student ID card
• Free public transportation in and around Kaiserslautern (bus & train)
• Computer/internet and printer usage (200 pages per month) on campus
• Reduced prices for meals on campus  

How to apply

Complete the online application and submit a $500 application deposit to the Center for International Education by February 15, 2012.

Additional Application Requirements:

• Official Transcript (in addition to unofficial version submitted electronically)
• University of Kaiserslautern Application
• University of Kaiserslautern Authorization for Enrollment
• 2 Biometric photos + 2 passport-sized photos

Payment deadlines

• February 15, 2012: $500 application deposit due
• May 1, 2012: remaining balance due

Payment details

• Submit $500 application deposit to the Center for International Education - 300 Ambrose Hall.
• Make checks payable to St. Ambrose University.
• The application deposit is deducted from the total program cost.
• If you are not accepted, the application deposit is refundable.
• If you are accepted, this deposit is non-refundable after February 15.
• Failure to meet payment deadlines may jeopardize your place in the program.
• Please submit your final payment to Student Account Services by May 1.
• The final payment is non-refundable after May 1.