The Hochschule Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences International Winter University is a three-week intensive program which runs during the winter.

An adventure you won't forget. The Hessen Universities are a unique opportunity to learn interactively with like-minded students.

The program combines lectures and seminars from professors with hands-on experience and lectures from practitioners during field trips in Germany. Participants will also have the chance to improve or start learning German in intensive German-as-a-Foreign-Language classes. The International Winter University Programme also aims to provide an insight into German life and culture. Therefore, the WUP team has a variety of activities prepared for all participants outside the classroom. 

Field of Study

  • German Language
  • International Marketing & Sales
  • Digital Transformation & Intercultural Communication

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 6 ECTS are 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 university for visa and immigration information.

Eligibility and Application

All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by Hochschule Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Applicants must apply to the Internships and Global Experiences team by 24 September 2024 to be considered for this experience. 

Applicants will be required to attach a HESSEN application form and attach it as an additional document as part of their application to UQ.

Successful applicants will be nominated to the host by UQ. Students will then be contacted by the host university for further application instructions. 

Apply to UQ 

Cost

The participation mode of this experience is Exchange. Therefore, tuition is paid to UQ and can be deferred to HECS if eligible. Program fees of approximately AUD $2100 apply to cover academic excursions and cultural activities, public transport and more.

Additional day-to-day living expenses (such as meals) are not included, please see the host university website for more information.

Internships and Global Experiences Grants

When you submit your application for an experience, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding  page for details. 

Accommodation 

Accommodation is arranged as part of the program and is at no additional cost. More information regarding accommodation can be found on the host university website. 

Key Dates

Application Deadlines

Apply to UQ: 24 September 2024

Program Dates

Start: 02 January 2025
End: 23 January 2025

Fast Facts

Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Darmstadt, Germany
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*

Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts. 

*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.​

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