Undergraduate Semester Exchange in Germany


Germany:University of Cologne

Language of Instruction

English & German


Germany: University of Cologne

The University of Cologne is among the Top 10 European MBA programs and has long enjoyed a reputation for academic excellence in Germany’s fourth largest city. A variety of business topics, taught in English, await ambitious students looking to leverage their Carlson School degree with a semester at one of the world’s premier business institutions. Considering that Germany accounts for nearly 5% of all US foreign trade, the importance of first-hand knowledge, exposure, and expertise has never been more important.
The University of Cologne, in addition to being ranked among top European business educators, is rooted in a wide and rewarding international network. Along with institutional membership in globally renowned networks and contributing to many innovative models of inter-university cooperation, the university has developed close ties to the international corporate community. Many of the faculty are leaders of industry in their fields of expertise. The International Relations Centre has become a body for both creation and development.

Cologne Photo

Cologne is located on the ancient trade route along the river Rhine and has thus been an international city for centuries. Indeed, 20% of the city’s current populace is non-German born. Cologne is the European headquarters of Ford Motor Company and the German headquarters for numerous international firms like Sony and Sara Lee. Located in the heart of the European Union, Cologne is also a massive transport hub serving major airlines and students have ready access to all of Europe.








Courses at Cologne

Qualified Carlson School seniors enjoy rare access to elite graduate level courses abroad at the University of Cologne. Students enroll in the International Business & Politics Program for a semester and choose from a diverse set of topics. Broad topic areas of Management and Economics offer many interesting courses. A select few examples include:

  • Designing Virtual Corporations
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • State Collapse & International Business in War Economies
  • Global Business Strategy

For more information on the University of Cologne and available courses visit their website.

Program Credit

You will receive 15 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5100) credits for your semester at the University of Cologne. Students enroll in a total of 30 ECTS credits to earn 15 Carlson School credits. Contact you adviser or International Programs for a list of Cologne courses that have been evaluated to meet Carlson School requirements.


Housing

Housing is arranged for students in private apartments or rooms in residence halls and the International Relations Centre has a 100% success rate in finding housing for students. Housing will be announced prior to your arrival in Cologne for the semester.

Academic Term Dates
2008-09 dates will be posted once available. 08-09 dates should be similar to 07-08.

Fall Semester:

October 15, 2007 to December 22, 2007

(Intensive German pre-semester course begins September 3)


Spring Semester:

April 1, 2008 to July 18, 2008


Program Cost Estimate 2008-09

(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)


Program Fee:
(includes tuition, fees & int'l health insurance)

$6,450

Transportation (to and from program site): $1,200

Documentation (passport, visa,
immunization, additional health insurance):

 $200
Books & Materials $200
Room and/or Board:

$4,300
Essential Daily Living Expenses: $1,500
Miscellaneous: $1,000
Total:

$14,850

* Financial Aid can be applied to study abroad costs.



Eligibility

• Current Senior status (at time of exchange)
• In good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.



Application and Admission

Submit a completed application with a $50 application fee, transcript, resume, and essay by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.


Submit all applications to:
Global Immersion Semester Application
International Programs
Carlson School of Management
321 19th Avenue S, Ste 4-104
Minneapolis, MN 55455


Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.


Helpful Contact Information

Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu

Kathy Evenson-McDermott
Study Abroad Academic Adviser
Undergraduate Programs
Carlson School of Management 1-105
Phone: 612-624-3313
even0074@umn.edu

German Embassy
676 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3200
Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: 312-202-0480

http://www.germany.info/relaunch/info/consular_services/visa.html

All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.