- Freiburg, Germany
The European Union is not only an important political and economic
institution, but a community of nearly 500 million citizens and one of
the largest markets in the world. As the European Union continues to
grow in size and influence, understanding it becomes key to
understanding Europe and our world.
IES Abroad offers summer and semester-long European Union study abroad
programs.
The IES Abroad European Union program is centrally located in Freiburg
Germany, a picturesque university town and an ideal starting point for
exploration of Europe and the institutions governing the European
Union.
Area(s) of Study
- Bridging Disciplines
- European Studies
- Government
- International Relations And Gl
- Communication Studies
- Finance
- History
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Geography
- Humanities
- Religious Studies
- Economics
- German
- International Business
- Sociology
- Environmental Science
- German, Scandinavian, And Dutc
Sponsored by IES - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
SEMESTER: German language (required), EU seminar, English-courses, 22 days of field study throughout the EU, Global Leadership, with field study in 3 different regions of the EU. SUMMER: EU seminar and an elective course, with field study in Bosnia and Cyprus. INTERNSHIP: Optional, and must attend EU Spring term.
Faculty
The structure of the semester is three-fold: 1) History of EU integration, 2) structure of the EU, 3) regional topics about the EU with field study tours. In the summer, focus is on EU marginalization and transition.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and German
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Semester: Recommended 2.75 GPA and good standing.
- Summer: Recommended 2.5 GPA and good standing.
- No previous language required.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - Yes
Housing
Participants will stay in suite-style residence halls shared with German and/or international students. Suites have shared kitchens and bathrooms, and meals are not included in the program fee.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
See link below for breakdown of IES program costs. Internship is optional and costs extra. All UT applicants receive $2000 Public University Grant. Additional awards available including possible $1000 Gilman match.
Program Dates:
- January 14, 2020 to May 13, 2020
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2019
- May 28, 2019 to July 21, 2019
- Final Deadline: February 15, 2019
- August 28, 2019 to December 17, 2019
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2019
Application Code
220033
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Peer Evaluations
Next Step
1) Attend an Explore regional session. Dates and locations listed on website. 2) Meet with Academic Advisor to discuss credit. 3) Attend a Ready to Apply group advising session with Daniel Ach. Dates and times given at Explore session. 4) Complete Mandatory Pre-departure Orientation.