Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Mosbach Germany

Upon successful completion of the intensive German language program, students will earn German language credit through the advanced intermediate level. This will complete the foreign language sequence for International Business and International Studies majors. All participants are required to attend the pre-departure meetings listed below.*     

•  DHBW Presentation

Prerequisites

The intensive German language program must have 5 UNF students enrolled in order to run. A maximum of 8 UNF students may participate each spring semester.

• Applicants must have a UNF GPA of 2.5 or above (1st semester transfer students must have a 3.0 transfer GPA or above).
• Applicants must have successfully completed GER1120: Beginning German I with a "C" or higher, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge.

German Language Courses

Students participating in this program will take all courses listed below:

• German as a Foreign Language, Beginners Level 2* (January 2016)
• German as a Foreign Language, Intermediate Level 1 (February 2016)
• German as a Foreign Language, Intermediate Level 2 (March 2016)

*Students who have completed Beginning German II are welcome to participate. During the first 4 weeks, these students will complete additional coursework and receive credit for lower-level Aspects of German Language & Culture instead of Beginners Level 2. They will take intermediate courses along with the rest of the cohort.

•  Course - Aspects of German Culture: As more advanced German language students, students will have to give a presentation in addition to taking the first exam in the Beginners Level 2. The presentation topic will be decided on mutually between the professor and student. Moreover, depending on the level of proficiency in German, the teacher might assign other tasks to those students.

Video Introduction: Bad Mergentheim, Germany	German Language & Culture Program: Student’s Perspective	2012 Slideshow: UNF students at DHBW

Submit the following materials directly to Alyssa Kyff (Building 10, Room 2125) not to the exchange partner or other UNF offices:

• Program Application - write in "German Language Program" next to the Bad Mergentheim Campus option
• Housing Form - under "Type of Housing", select option 4 indicating that DHBW will arrange housing for you
• Financial Statement  
• Learning Agreement - contact Alyssa Kyff with questions regarding completing the Learning Agreement
• Letter of Motivation - describe your motivation for participation in this study program and state how it will contribute to your educational, career, and personal goals.
• Copy of valid passport
• Updated resume
• 2 passport-sized photos

Interview: Once the items above are submitted , students will be contacted for an interview. Students will be notified of selection shortly after. 

Submit the following materials directly to the UNF International Center (Building 58E, Room 2300) not to the exchange partner or other UNF offices:

• UNF Study Abroad Information Packet (available from the International Center)
• Copy of visa, once obtained
• International health insurance information, once obtained

Accommodations

For the German language program, DHBW will help you find a room in a dormitory or an apartment. Rent ranges from approximately $160–$370 per month, depending on preferences. It is common to pay a deposit of one month's rent and a small contract fee.

Visa & Health Insurance

Students are required to individually obtain the necessary visa for study abroad prior to departure. Most semester programs are more than 90 days. Students should visit the U.S. Department of State webpage which links to each country's Embassy. Many visa applications must be made in person — please plan ahead! For additional visa information and to discuss UNF's requirement for health insurance coverage, please visit UNF's International Center (Building 58E, Room 2300).

Additional Information

• DHBW Credit Conversion Scale
• DHBW Grade Conversion Scale  
• DHBW Estimated Cost - Spring Semester Note: Students pay for 12 hours of UNF spring tuition for this semester exchange program.
• DHBW Sample Class Schedule in Bad Mergentheim
• DHBW Survival Guide for Exchange Students
• DHBW Useful Links
• UNF student blog at DHBW - Read what it's like to be a UNF student at DHBW!
• Study Abroad in Bad Mergentheim
• Want to hear what a fellow UNF professor has to say about Bad Mergentheim? Check out this interview with UNF's very own IB Director and Economics Professor, Dr. Andres Gallo!