Fact Sheet for Student Exchange Program

General Information

Name of University University of

Profile With a unique and interdisciplinary profile in the fields of agricultural, natural

and business, economics & social sciences, the is

amongst the leaders in national and international university rankings.

The University is located in , the capital of the south-western state

Baden-Württemberg, and is one of the few campus universities in .

At the center of the campus is the baroque palace, surrounded by magnificent

botanical gardens, sprawling parklands and experimental farming grounds.

The University has a well-established worldwide exchange network,

providing students of its many excellent partner universities with the

opportunity to study in Hohenheim. Currently, more than 9700 students are

enrolled at the University, with approximately 14% international students,

coming from nearly 100 different countries.

Official websites https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/english

Website for exchange- https://exchange.uni-hohenheim.de/en/93238 related information

Academic Calendar https://exchange.uni-hohenheim.de/en/important-dates

Exchange Coordinator for students from the USA

Ms. Inga GERLING, M.A. (Exchange Programs Coordinator) Name Ms. Martine RENZ (Incoming Exchange Coordinator)

University of Hohenheim Phone/ Fax Ms. Inga GERLING Phone: 0049-71145924266 Ms. Martine RENZ Phone: 0049-71145923209 / Fax: 0049-71145923668

Address University of Hohenheim, Office of International Affairs, 70593 Stuttgart

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] E-mail hohenheim.de hohenheim.de hohenheim.de

Application

Application forms www.exchange.uni-hohenheim.de

Deadline for application 1 June for winter term 1 December for summer term (April to (October to March), September)

Application procedure Online application https://exchange.uni-hohenheim.de/93778?&L=1 No hardcopies required.

Suggested length of study for exchange 1 – 2 Semesters

Academics

Programs and courses https://exchange.uni-hohenheim.de/en/93238 and https://www.uni- offered to exchange hohenheim.de/coursecatalogue students

Course Catalog https://exchange.uni-hohenheim.de/en/93238 and https://www.uni- hohenheim.de/coursecatalogue

Language of Instruction German, English in most graduate programs

German Language Instruction

Preparatory Language https://exchange.uni-hohenheim.de/en/language-courses course

German Language https://spraz.uni-hohenheim.de/kurse Instruction

Student Life All exchange students are placed in dorms at University of Hohenheim. Accommodation https://exchange.uni-hohenheim.de/en/housing

University of Hohenheim

Cost of Living Living costs of approximately 670 € per month

Insurance You can purchase health insurance during the enrolment process. Different statutory health insurance companies send representatives directly to the university campus during this period. Cost approx. 70-80 €

Extra-curricular Trips offered during Orientation and throughout the semester by the activities International Student Organization https://iso.uni-hohenheim.de/about?&L=1

University of Hohenheim