- 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
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
Both IES EU Programs offer the option of studio or shared apartments. See the IES website for details.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay $75 app. fee, $19/wk intl. insurance, and a $600 affiliated studies registration fee to UT. Students pay an app. and program fee (tuition, housing) to IES minus a $2000 grant (long sem. only). See IES website for details. Federal fin. aid and scholarships apply for full-time status (6 summer/12 semester credits).
Dates:
- Program: January 10, 2023 to May 6, 2023
- Instructional: January 10, 2023 to May 6, 2023
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2022
- Program: May 31, 2023 to July 24, 2023
- Instructional: May 31, 2023 to July 24, 2023
- Final Deadline: March 30, 2023
- Program: August 29, 2023 to December 18, 2023
- Instructional: August 31, 2023 to December 17, 2023
- Priority Deadline: May 11, 2023
- Final Deadline: May 11, 2023
Application Code
220033
Program Coordinator
Sarah Survance
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Peer Evaluations
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! PC: Sarah Survance. Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising