Hochschule FULDA University of Applied Sciences International Winter University: HESSEN
The International Winter University at Fulda welcomes students from all around the world to the city of Fulda! Use your semester break for a character and resume building opportunity that will benefit you a lifetime.
The IWU Fulda offers specially created modules, focusing on the main issues of the current globalization trends. The academic program is combined with an intensive German language course offered at different levels. The class concept has been designed to teach German in the most effective way: It combines lectures of highly competent teachers with practical exercises in everyday German life – the best way to directly experience a new language.
Field of Study
- Art history
- Business
- German Language
- History
- International Business
- International Relations
- Literature
- Management
- Sociology
For more detailed information about these courses go to the host university website.
Credit Equivalent
7 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 7 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. This is a competitive program and students must obtain credit in order to participate in this program. Students will be selected via an internal Global Experiences selection committee, as well as an internal Hessen evaluation.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Reciprocity. Tuition is paid to UQ. Other program fees are paid to the host.
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.
Funding
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.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
Apply to UQ: 24 September 2024
Apply to Host: 15 October 2024
Program Dates
Start: 11 January 2025
End: 01 February 2025
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Exchange
Location: Fulda, Germany
Credit: For-credit and not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates may participate in this program not-for-credit only
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.