Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich European Studies
The LMU European Studies Winter School program is hosted by Ludwig-Maximilians Universitat in cooperation with the Department of International Relations of Central European University (CEU) Vienna, and focuses on EU governance and its corresponding challenges and innovations.
Participants will acquire expertise on the history and evolution of the EU as well as its various institutions and decision-making processes. Furthermore the course analyses some of the key challenges facing the EU, including issues of democratic legitimacy, migration and security, and economic governance.
Field of Study
- European Culture
- International relations
- Political Science
- Public Policy
For more detailed information regarding the courses available, visit host university website.
Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation.
Credit Equivalent
6 ECTS = 2 UQ units. Maximum of 2 UQ units if 6 ECTS are successfully completed (pending UQ Faculty approval). Students cannot obtain credit for German language course.
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.
Please review the LMU webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience criteria and LMU's entry requirements.
Applicants must apply to the Internships and Global Experiences team by 24 September 2024 to be considered for this experience.
Successful applicants will be nominated to the host by UQ by 30 September 2024. Students will then be contacted by the host university for further application instructions.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Exchange. Therefore, tuition is paid to UQ and can be deferred to HECS if eligible. Additional registration fees of approximately $320 AUD and accommodation fees of approximately $1300 AUD will apply.
More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided as part of the program for an additional cost. Students will stay in student residential halls or hotels while on field trips. 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.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2024
Program Dates
Start: 6 January 2025
End: 25 January 2025
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Munich, Germany & Vienna, Austria
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.