University of Bonn

Bonn, Germany

Dates and Deadlines

Term:

Calendar Year

Spring

Start Date

See Advisor

End Date

See Advisor

Deadline

9/15/2023

Information

Area of Study:

American Studies, Archaeology, Art History, Asian Studies, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Comparative Literature & Cultural Studies, Computer Science, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Economics, English, Foreign Languages and Literature (General/Other), French, German, Law, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media Arts, Medicine - General Study, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics

Program Type:

Exchange, Intensive Language

Language of Instruction:

German

GPA:

Language Prerequisite:

200-Level or Above

Advisor Name:

Leanne Olona

Advisor Email:

studyabd@unm.edu

Overview

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (University of Bonn) was founded in 1818. With a student body of about 31.000, the University is one of Germany’s largest academic institutions and with about 4.000 foreign students from all over the world also one of the most internationally oriented. A wide range of course offerings, an outstanding reputation in teaching and research and a unique location make the University an especially attractive place to study.

Bonn, the former Federal Capital of Germany, is located on the Rhine and a centre for the Rhineland’s way of life, art and culture. The city celebrated in 1989 the 2000th Anniversary of its founding as a Roman settlement. Bonn is Germany’s UN city with its 19 UN Agencies and has approx. 150 international organi-sations. Furthermore, the city is also the birthplace of Beethoven, has a beautiful historic town center with a daily open market, numerous museums and many other buildings and events of significance and cultur-al interest.

Famous alumni includes Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche among others. As home to the former West German government, the city Bonn contains many international and United Nations organizations. An elegant baroque city with rail links to Germany and Europe.The University of Bonn is one of the world's leading research based Universities and therefore it is no surprise that they operate on an international level. Bonn particularly specializes in the fields of research and teaching and this has led to its evolving into the position of a truly prominent international institution.

Scholarship Opportunity for the Winter Semester 2017/2018:

We are pleased to announce a limited number of additional scholarships for the Winter Semester 2017/18.

We received funding from the German Academic Exchange Service for 2017 in order to strengthen cooperation with our partner universities and would like to invite students interested in our exchange program to apply for a semester stipend. (Academic Year students are also invited to apply. Provided that we receive funding for 2018, stipends might be prolonged.)

Semester stipend:

500 € per month for one semester of study, (i.e. September – February, six months = 3,000 €; for students arriving in October, five months = 2,500 €)

The application deadline is the same as for the exchange program: May 31st.

Application and selection criteria are stated in the flyer below.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions regarding the scholarships, exchange or research options at the University of Bonn. Should you need any other material in order to promote the exchange program to Bonn, please let us know.

Please find the flyer for the scholarship by clicking HERE

Contact: tina.odenthal@uni-bonn.de

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Academics

Programs offered at the University of Bonn

Programs at the University of Bonn are offered by the faculties of Protestant Theology, Catholic Theology, Law and Economics, Medicine, Arts, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Agriculture and Education.

The Faculty of Arts offers programs in Anthropology, Archaeology, English, French, German, Dutch, Histo-ry, Greek, Latin, Linguistics, Philosophy, Spanish, Sociology, Psychology and others. The Sciences include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Computer Science, Meteorology and Mineralogy.

For a list of all courses and degrees offered by the University of Bonn, please see the following website: www.uni-bonn.de/studying/courses-and-degrees

Unique Features

More than sixty years of tradition and experience go into the University of Bonn’s immersion study abroad program. Students may expect to be supported by the full range of student services including academic guidance, intercultural experience, counseling, and registration assistance. The university language profi-ciency requirement for foreign students is waived for program students and they can profit from the pro-gram’s flexible character by choosing from language and topical classes for international students as well as the full course catalogue of the University.

During the semester the International Office offers an extensive cultural program as well as various other programs to ensure cultural immersion.

Majors:

Open to all majors.

Language Requirement:

Proficiency in German required for many but not for all courses.

Scholarships:

There is a scholarship that the University of Bonn offers however it is highly competitive. For more information please click here.

Important things to Consider:

There are certain things that you need to have before you arrive in the country and at the university such as applications, visas, finding accommodations etc. To find out what is exactly required before going to Germany please click here.

Coures Information:

http://www3.uni-bonn.de/studying/international-students/exchange-and-stu...

How to search for courses:

http://www3.uni-bonn.de/studying/international-students/exchange-and-stu...

Academic Calendar:

http://www3.uni-bonn.de/studying/international-students/exchange-and-stu...

**Please note that the dates of the fall semester overlap with UNM's spring semester. If you wish to attend for just the fall, you will need to plan in advance for what you will do during the spring semester.**

NOTE: GEO works to provide the most accurate academic information for each program, but please confirm on the host institution website. This is particularly important for program dates, as study abroad students may be asked to arrive early for orientation, language immersion, or other activities.

Germany Semester terms:

UNM Fall Semester = German Winter Semester (Mid-October through Mid-February)

UNM Spring Semester = German Summer Semester (March through July)

Location

The city of Bonn itself has its special charm as well:

The birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, a federal city, a university city - Bonn provides a colorful

picture of many different aspects of German life. Bonn is a city in the heart of Europe, a city with the

famous “Rhineland charm” and a nearly Mediterranean atmosphere. But first and foremost, Bonn is

a particularly hospitable and international city, which served as the capital of the Federal Republic of

Germany for almost half a century and which is today the seat of many United Nations institutions and

other international organizations.

Housing

University Dorms:

Single rooms (some with own kitchen and shower room) are offered for students up to the age of 30.

Meals are not included. Students can visit the student cafe-teria (costs approx. 2.00 – 3.00 Euros per meal)

Cancellation after July 15/January 15 is subject to a can-cellation fee of one month’s rent.

The lease must be signed at the Studentenwerk Bonn after arrival. The first month’s rent and a room deposit of two months’ rent must be paid when signing the lease either in cash or by credit card.

See arrival dates for orientation, otherwise October 1/ April 1.

Winter semester: February 28, summer semester: July 31

Bed-linen? Yes (a deposit of 10 € may apply), towels? No.

Students are advised to find accommodation through online resources or local newspapers

Private housing is not recommended

Links

Exchange students webstie: www.studyabroad.uni-bonn.de

Coures Information: http://www3.uni-bonn.de/studying/international-students/exchange-and-study-abroad/jyp/courses

How to search for courses: http://www3.uni-bonn.de/studying/international-students/exchange-and-study-abroad/jyp/courses/university-courses#section-1

Academic Calendar: http://www3.uni-bonn.de/studying/international-students/exchange-and-study-abroad/jyp/academic-calendar

Other

Monthly cost of living during semester:

University Social Fee: Social Fee incl. Public Transport, approx. 255.00 Euros/semester

Orientation course fee (course is optional): 580.00 Euros to be paid in cash on arrival day or within first few days

University Housing: The first month’s rent and a room deposit of two months’ rent are to be paid upon arrival.

Visa Application Fee: Approximately 100.00-130.00 Euros

University tuition fees for language courses: Waived for exchange students

Housing on-campus: 200 – 350.00; (\Housing off-campus: 300 – 350.00 Euros

Food: 160.00

Laundry, Clothing, Sanitary Products: 80.00

Health Insurance: 80.00

Books, etc.: 30.00

Telephone, Hobbies, Sports, etc.: 90.00

Approx. costs per month in Euros: 600-750.00

Work?

On-campus/off-campus: yes, up to 120 days per year

On-campus/off-campus: no (work permit may be required)

Visa?

USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea, New Zealand: Stu-dents from these countries do not have to apply for a visa prior to their departure from their home country, but must apply for their electronic residence permit (visa) within three months after arrival in Germany. The following docu-ments will be required: an application form (to be filled out by the student), a confirmation letter of enrolment and in-surance (supplied by our office), biometrical photos and the application fee of approx. 100-130 Euros (supplied by the student). Our office will assist the students with this proce-dure when they are in Bonn.