Frankfurt Summer Universities: HESSEN
The Frankfurt Summer Universities program held at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences offers practice-oriented study programs of a high academic standard at Bachelor level, opening the way to a broad range of attractive professions.
During Frankfurt Summer Universities, you will have time to explore Germany and Europe! Every year, they offer an exciting social and cultural program for participants to enjoy their time in Frankfurt.
Field of Study
- Intercultural Communication - Intercultural Communication Competence
For more detailed information about these courses go to the host university website.
Credit Equivalent
6 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if one course is successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the host program for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria.
As this experience is supported in Exchange mode, all students must be able to receive credit for the experience.
This program impacts on UQ semester 2 dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.
Application
Applicants must complete the Global Experience Short-term Study online application and provide their completed Hessen Application with the following attachments:
- Motivation Letter
- Resume or CV
Successful applicants will be nominated to the Hessen State Government by UQ the application deadline. Following your nomination, you may be required to submit additional application information directly to the host university.
Please note the hosting university has the final say on application acceptance.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Exchange. Therefore, tuition is paid to UQ and can be deferred to HECS if eligible.
Additional day-to-day living expenses (such as meals) are not included.
Accommodation
Accommodation is arranged as part of the program and therefore, there is no additional cost when nominated by UQ through the Hessen:Queensland consortia. More information regarding accommodation can be found on the host university website.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 10 March 2025
Program Dates*
Start: 20 July 2025
End: 02 Aug 2025
*For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Frankfurt, Germany (In-Person)
Credit: For-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.