Konstanz, Germany

Terms – D & E 2012 (Tuition for D term only)

Academic Credit: HU&A requirements and/or credit toward

a minor or major in German Studies

Housing: Dorm rooms

Opportunities: German language and culture courses; subject

specific science and engineering courses in German depending on language skills.

Prerequisites: Minimum German for three terms or equivalent

Application Deadline: October 14, 2011 (before 1:00 p.m.) – applications are competitive.

Location:

Students will study at the University of Applied Sciences (HTWG-Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung) in Konstanz, located on beautiful Lake Constance. Konstanz is situated in the southwest corner of Germany, literally across the street from Switzerland and also very close to Austria. Konstanz is 214 miles from Frankfurt and 46 miles from Zürich. With a population of 81,000, it is intimate in size and charm, with stunning architecture in its historic town center and a history that reaches back to the first century BC.

The HTWG is situated on the left bank of the Rhine where it exits Lake Constance and sets out on its journey to the Netherlands, 820 miles to the north (1320 km).

Konstanz is located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, and is known for its particular specialties such as Felchen (fish from Lake Constance) and Flammkuchen (a kind of pizza).

Courses:

To complete their Humanities and Arts Requirement, students can take language and culture courses offered at the HTWG. Culture courses usually include a field trip -- to Berlin for example. For courses toward specific majors at WPI, students need to clarify with their professors whether credits are transferable or not.

Housing

Housing will be arranged by the International Office of the HTWG. A single bedroom in a dorm (if possible close to Campus) will be reserved prior to your arrival in Konstanz. Suites and the kitchen are shared with other students.

Estimated out of pocket expenses in Germany
		Approximate U.S. dollar value
Local transportation	€40-55	$57 - $79
Excursions	€200-400	$285 - $572	Depending on the amount of travel
Eurorail pass	€221 - €449	$316 - $642	Depending on the type of pass
Student bus pass	€50	$71
*Monthly* housing	€225 to €325	$321- $464	Single room
Housing deposit (refundable)	€400	$571
Housing registration fee	€50	$71
Minimum *monthly* parental bank balance	€670 **(€4020)	$957 **($5,742)	A bank statement is required. ** Amount for 6 months.
Residence permit	€0/ €100	$0/$143	Can be avoided when successfully applying for a student visa for the entire study period
*Monthly* German health insurance	€75-80	$107 - $114
Student services fee	€60	$85
German bank account deposit	€ 0	$0	Students are required to open a German bank account. There is no cost related to opening the bank account and no minimum balance required.
Estimated WPI costs:
WPI Exchange Program deposit (refundable)		$400	Refund consists of initial deposit amount less any damages caused to University of Konstanz property.
WPI tuition		D term tuition
* The above amounts are subject to change due to fluctuations in exchange rate.

Paperwork Deadline: February 13, 2012 by 3:00 p.m. in the IGSD
Orientation Part I:
On-line must be completed no later than February 15th
Orientation Part II: Site Specific
Monday, January 23, 5:00-6:30 p.m., SL Louge (There will be food.)
Orientation Part III: Sexual Assault
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Fuller PH UPR (There will be food.)

Konstanz, Germany

Related Links Going Global Handbook Konstanz University's (HTWG) International Student Handbook

Related Links

Going Global Handbook

Konstanz University's (HTWG) International Student Handbook