Kassel Exchange
The UW-Green Bay German Program maintains a study-abroad program with Kassel Universität our exchange university in Hessen, where students have the opportunity of living and studying with other German university students for either a semester or a year.
Why study abroad? While studying abroad students acquire valuable linguistic skills and cultural knowledge as well as a sense of the world, which sets them apart as they pursue career goals. In recent years business and government leaders have underscored their need for a work force with such international experience, foreign language proficiency and intercultural awareness in order to compete in an increasingly interconnected world economy. Past students on the program have ranked their study abroad experience as one of the most rewarding aspects of their undergraduate education.
About Kassel and the University: Kassel, once the seat of landgraves and princes, is now a modern city of approximately 200,000 inhabitants, located on the Fulda River in the state of Hessen in central Germany. Kassel, located on the German Fairy Tale Road is connected today to the rest of Europe by an extensive high-tech rail system, which brings visitors to Kassel's numerous museums and art exhibits. Kassel Universität, which has over 10,000 students enrolled, is a comprehensive university offering courses in virtually all disciplines as well as an extensive interdisciplinary curriculum.
What can I study in Kassel? Exchange students can take courses in all academic departments at the University. All courses are taught in German with the exception of those in the English and Foreign Language programs. Most American university students of German take courses in the German Department, which includes German as a Second Language courses as well as culture and literature courses and courses in Translation studies, but you may take courses in other fields, for example, philosophy, history, literature, and business.
Eligibility and Requirements:
At least 2 years of college German or equivalent
2.75 cumulative G.P.A.
Personal maturity and flexibility
Approval of a Professor in the UW-Green Bay German Program
What about housing? To encourage maximum immersion in the language and culture of Germany, students participating in exchange program have several housing options in Kassel, including single dormitory rooms, a room in a group apartment on campus, off campus housing or family stays. Dormitories are either within walking distance or near the city bus line.
Semester Calendar and Orientation: The dates for the academic calendar in Kassel are approximately as follows:
Fall semester: Oct. 10 - Feb. 25
Spring semester: April 10 - August 15
All exchange students participate in an Orientation program, during the first week of the semester in Kassel, during which time they will be introduced to the International Exchange Office, the academic programs and university environment.
Fees and Estimated Expenses: In addition to regular full-time tuition at UW-Green Bay, students will need to pay approximately between $3600-4500 if they are planning on studying one semester. This estimate includes transatlantic airfare, housing, insurance, food allowance, student fees, residence permit, city bus pass and living and miscellaneous expenses. We are providing an estimate, since student spending habits tend to vary quite a bit.
How do I register for the exchange? Students enroll for full-time status at UW-Green Bay for the 12-15 credit umbrella course entitled 424-485 Semester Abroad in Germany. All students must also complete an application and housing request form, which can be obtained from the UW-Green Bay International Education Office. After the Orientation Program in Kassel students select courses there on site and discuss the course requirements with their professors. At the end of the semester, they return these course titles and the grades received in these courses to the UW-Green Bay German Program and they will replace the umbrella course listed above on their transcripts.
Application Deadlines: Students can obtain applications from the UW-Green Bay International Education Office (SS 1900) and the application deadlines are as follows: