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Learn German in Bonn, Germany's beautiful and historic Rhineland. Since 1947, the University of Bonn has invited students from all around the world to participate in its International Summer Course for German language, literature, and culture. Ideal for students with a range of proficiency in German language, this four-week program gives participants the opportunity to develop German language skills while gaining a comprehensive and practical understanding of German culture and traditions.
Situated on the Rhine River, Bonn is regarded as one of Germany's finest cities and an exciting place in which to live and study. The birthplace of Ludwig von Beethoven, Bonn is over 2,000 years old and was the capital of Germany until the fall of the Berlin Wall, when reunification again made Berlin the capital. Today, Bonn has a population of 350,000 and is an international center for science and culture, as well as home to international organizations and companies, including Deutsche Telekom, Deutsche Post, and the United Nations. The famed Ruhrgebiet of Germany, just north of Bonn, is Europe's largest industrial region, boasting such world-famous companies as Braun, Krupps, and Bayer.
Situated on the Rhine River, Bonn is regarded as one of Germany's finest cities and an exciting place in which to live and study. The birthplace of Ludwig von Beethoven, Bonn is over 2,000 years old and was the capital of Germany until the fall of the Berlin Wall, when reunification again made Berlin the capital. Today, Bonn has a population of 350,000 and is an international center for science and culture, as well as home to international organizations and companies, including Deutsche Telekom, Deutsche Post, and the United Nations. The famed Ruhrgebiet of Germany, just north of Bonn, is Europe's largest industrial region, boasting such world-famous companies as Braun, Krupps, and Bayer.
Getting to Your Program
Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Bonn but are given guidelines for arrival dates.
Visa
A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for tourist or business stays up to 90 days. U.S. citizens must have a U.S. passport valid for at least six months beyond the end of the program.
Non-U.S. citizens should check with the German embassy to determine any special regulations pertaining entry into Germany at any time.
Orientation
Students are required to participate in a pre-departure orientation at UW-Madison. The orientation is designed to introduce students to the program and prepare them for living abroad.
Housing
The International Office arranges housing for participants in one of thirty-four different German dormitories located throughout the city. All rooms are single rooms, with some equipped with a kitchenette and a private bathroom while others have shared facilities. Students prepare meals in kitchen facilities in the dormitories or purchase food at university restaurants. Dormitories are located within walking distance of the university or have easy access to public transportation.
Excursions and Activities
The University of Bonn offers students a wide range of social activities during their studies in Bonn. To complement the academic program of the International Summer Course, the university organizes a supporting program that includes concerts, German culture excursions, international meetings, guided tours of the town and visits to German companies.
Insurance
You will be enrolled in the UW System required health insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) and the cost of the insurance coverage is included in program fees.
On-Site Support
University of Bonn International Office staff
Handbooks
Use the links below to find out more information on academics, daily life and student impressions for this program.
Germany, Bonn Handbook Summer 2013 (Summer - 2012-13)
Returned Student Network
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Student Testimonials
"Bonn is an amazing city, especially since it used to be the capitol of West Germany. The city has excellent public transportation, a beautiful car-free downtown, festivals year-round, many parks and museums, the Rhine River, and seemingly endless cafes, bakeries, and small shops. I really liked the size of the city; it was small enough that I felt like I knew it well, but big enough that there was always something to do."
Blogs
Read about current & past students' adventures.
Gabrielle-Summer 2012
Founded in 1818, the University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universitat) offers a wide variety of courses and approximately 80 different degree programs. A student enrollment of 27,500, the University of Bonn is one of the largest universities in Germany, with more than 4,100 international students from over 100 countries contributing to a truly international atmosphere in research and education. Its outstanding reputation in teaching and research and its splendid location on the banks of the Rhine River are some of the reasons why the University of Bonn ranks at the top in Germany.
For its International Summer Course, the University of Bonn offers language courses in a variety of levels according to students' German proficiency. Students participate in small language classes and workgroups, and attend seminars on German culture, literature, and linguistics. Participants earn four UW-Madison credits in the UW-Madison German language course sequence.
Affiliate Institution(s)
www.uni-bonn.de
Program Web Page(s)
Bonn Summer Course website
Course Equivalents
Use the links below to see a list of courses that students have taken on this program before and the UW equivalents. Note: this list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses or departments. You will get instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance.
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