| Application Deadline: | March 1 | ||
| Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,490 - | ||
| Location: | Osnabrück / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 21 days | Start Date: | July |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 5 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
This Summer School is hosted by the University of Osnabrück, a young and lively university which is well known for its research and teaching programs in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Law and Business. Osnabrück is a beautiful and safe city, situated in the north-west of Germany. Due to its eventful history, Osnabrück is one of the 14 members of the “Historic Highlights of Germany” association.
All courses are taught by subject-specific specialists and combine lectures, workshops, time for preparation and revision, as well as several excursions. Additionally, international students who are registered for a subject class taught in English take part in one of the 30-hour German language and culture courses for beginners. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate.
Participants take part in a wide variety of cultural, social and outdoor activities, including an extensive excursion program to sights in Osnabrück and Northern Germany (e.g. the Felix Nussbaum exhibition and the German House of History in Bonn etc.). We also offer a spectacular guided mudflat hiking tour from the East Frisian mainland to the island Baltrum, an international cultural evening, German movies and much more.
In Osnabrück, the International Summer School team will tend to your academic and person needs throughout the program. Students will be accommodated in a centrally-located student dorm (single rooms with internet access).
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The University of Osnabrück
Founded in 1974 the University of Osnabrück is a young and lively university that is well known for its research and teaching programs in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Law and Business. It offers an ideal learning and research environment and is known for high standards of research and structured PhD programs as well as modular and interdisciplinary study programs with accredited, internationally recognized degrees.
The City of Osnabrück
The university is integrated into the historic city center, which is more than 800 years old. Osnabrück is one of the 14 members of the “Historic Highlights of Germany” association.
* 165,000 inhabitants
* Short routes, easy orientation
* Family-friendly atmosphere
* High quality of life and low costs of living
* Charming, rural surrounding
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Apart from the academic program (see Programme Description), Participants take part in a wide variety of cultural, social and outdoor activities, including an extensive excursion programme to sights in Osnabrück and Northern Germany (e.g. the Felix Nussbaum exhibition, the German House of History in Bonn, etc.). We also offer a spectacular guided mudflat hiking tour from the East Frisian mainland to the island Baltrum, an international barbeque picnic, German movies and sports programs.
For more information, please visit our website
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testGeneral: Highly qualified and motivated students who have completed at least two years of undergraduate study in the relevant degree program. Interest in German culture, language and life. No previous knowledge of German is required. Minimum age of 18.
Academic: Interest in and basic knowledge of comparative democracy research and policy analysis; interest in comparing both concepts and practical experiences across countries and continents.
Language: English language level B1.
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Osnabrück International Summer Schools is an official short-term program of the University of Osnabrück.
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