“Overall this was the best decision of my life, both academically and personally. I wish the program was way longer.” Junior Year and (quote from a student evaluation) Summer & Winter Schools Looking for a shorter program? The University of Bonn offers Exchange Programs a varied selection of short-term programs - from spring to winter, covering a broad range of discipilines. Study for a Semester or Find out more at www.summer-winter-schools.uni-bonn.de a Year at the University of Bonn

Come to Bonn for a Semester or an We welcome your questions at Academic Year [email protected] Winter semester: October - end of January/early February Summer semester: April - July

Prior to each semester, we offer a 4-week orientation course to help you to prepare for studying at the University of Bonn. This course is an integral part of the Junior Year Program and an optional, but strongly recommended course for exchange students.

For exact program dates, go to www.studyabroad.uni-bonn.de > Academic Calendar

Interested in Applying? Bärbel Heurich/Christina Timpernagel Please apply through the International Office at your home university. Also contact them for their local application Your Study Abroad @ Bonn Team deadlines and procedures.

University of Bonn Photo Copyright: International Office Volker Lannert, Anne Heine, Ulrike E. Klopp, Poppelsdorfer Allee 102 Dr. Thomas Mauersberg, Frank Luerweg/Universität Bonn 53115 Bonn Print Date: December 2016 www.studyabroad.uni-bonn.dede Study Abroad in Bonn

Benefit from over a Century of Experience Improve Your German Competency through Explore 2,000 Years of History while Studying For about seventy years, the University of Bonn has organized Intensive German Instruction at one of the World’s Top 100 Universities study abroad programs with partner universities from all The International Office offers a variety of course levels, Bonn’s charm is hard to miss: it is a beautiful, historic city that around the world. ranging from Intensive German for elementary and offers a vibrant and engaging environment in which to live, work, The Junior Year and Exchange Programs are flexible tailor- intermediate learners to more specialized courses for and study. Founded by the Romans, the city has continued to made programs spanning over one or two semesters. You advanced students, e.g. “Phonetics”, “Vocabulary and develop a rich cultural heritage. Among other things, it is the can enroll in over 100 disciplines as well as in customized Conversation”, “Advanced Grammar and Reading (DSH birthplace of and host to its own opera courses. Apart from assisting you with Exam)”, and interdisciplinary classes on German culture house, several theaters, concert halls, and a wide range of formalities such as enrollment, residency, and health and history. museums. As the former German capital, Bonn still houses insurance, the International Office organizes an extensive various governmental institutions, a number of international cultural program and provides support throughout your stay. Earn Academic Credits towards Graduation organizations, including 19 UN agencies, and the You may continue your regular studies by choosing classes headquarters of major enterprises such as the Deutsche from any of the over 100 degree courses offered by the seven Telekom. faculties of the University, provided you meet the necessary qualifications. In general, the language of instruction is German but many programs also offer classes conducted in English, especially in the natural sciences.

Participate in an Interactive Cultural Program Aside from academic courses, the International Office offers you an extensive cultural program throughout your stay, including museum visits, regional trips, and a six-day excursion to . These activities and excursions are Apply for Our Program to... specifically selected to cover various topics and eras of • improve your German speaking skills through German German history and culture in order to help you understand language instruction by native speakers and total and learn as much as possible about , its history, language immersion. its culture and society. • further your education within a flexible program structure With a student body of about 37,000, the University of that caters to different needs and interests. Immerse Yourself into the German Culture Bonn is one of the largest universities in Germany today. • increase your intercultural competency through first-hand Really getting to know Germany is an important part of the Also, with roughly 4,800 students from around the world, experiences and immersion into the German education study abroad experience. Bonn offers you various programs it is one of the most internationally-oriented universities. system. These programs also offer you the possibility to to meet German citizens, become acquainted with their A wide range of course offerings, an outstanding reputation earn a Certificate of International Competence. culture, and expand your “Bonn experience”: in teaching and research, and a unique location make • experience modern Germany through specialized courses • Bonn Buddy-Program the university an especially attractive place to study. on German culture and history as well as an extensive • Sprachtandems (conversation partners) cultural program. • International Club

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