About Philipps-Universität Marburg
The Philipps-Universität Marburg program is a one or two semester study abroad program that has been offered in Marburg, Germany since 1963. There is a German only requirement.
In the fall, students begin their studies with a six week orientation consisting of an intensive German Language and Grammar Review course and a Contemporary German Culture and History course. In the spring, during orientation, only the intensive German Language and Grammar course is offered. Also during orientation, students participate in several excursions to places of cultural and historic interest. After the orientation period, students select from the Philipps-Universität catalog to take the rest of their courses with the general student population. All courses are taught in German.
About Marburg
The Philipps-Universität Marburg program is located in the ancient university town of Marburg, centrally located in Germany. The North Sea coast and the Alpine peaks, the industrial "Ruhrgebiet" and Berlin are all less than a day's drive from Marburg. Excellent public transportation enables students and residents alike to travel easily to any city in Germany and to many European capitals.
Marburg's magnificent location is characterized by wooded hills and the winding curve of the Lahn River. In summer, Marburg offers boating on the Lahn, strolls through the castle grounds and the extensive forests encircling the town, and hikes to nearby villages. A swimming pool, the sports stadium, tennis courts, and riding schools supply plentiful recreation. In the winter, there is the opportunity to ice skate and ski in the neighboring winter resorts.
The cultural atmosphere of Marburg is that of a large city, offering, among many other attractions, the Marburg Theater, a concert series featuring international artists, many film series, the Kunstmarkt, and lectures by noted speakers. Marburg retains, however, the more sedate pace and friendly atmosphere of a small city of some 50,000 inhabitants (80,000 in the greater Marburg area). The traditional folk and religious festivals of Marburg and of the ancient villages surrounding it offer memorable experiences for the American student.
About Philipps-Universität
Philipps-Universität was founded in 1527, shortly after the beginning of the Reformation, as the first university in Europe with a Protestant theological faculty. Founder of the university was Philipp the Magnanimous, Landgrave (Count) of Hesse, and descendant of St. Elisabeth. St. Elisabeth's Cathedral, the first Gothic church on German soil, dates from the 13th century. Towering over the city is the castle, once residence of the Landgraves of Hesse and now used, in part, by the university.
From the castle walls one can see the many university buildings scattered over the city. The view presents a striking contrast: century-old sandstone buildings and the modern steel and glass structures of the post-war years. The Philipp's University of Marburg, one of the best in Germany, is on its way to becoming one of the most modern in Western Europe, but its surroundings have lost none of their original charm. |
In this Section
Program Offerings
Cost
Insurance
Financial Assistance
Dates
Accommodation
Resident Director
Eligibility
Transfer of Credit
To Apply
Links
Marburg Home Page
MIM Home Page
Philipps-Universität Home Page
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Program Offerings
Students select from the Philipps-Universität catalog to take their courses with the general student population. All courses are taught in German. Courses are not posted until just before the semester begins, however the university offers essentially the same courses each year. A minimum course load of twelve credits is required. Irrespective of number of credits completed, completed courses are still subject to MU’s distribution requirements. General courses in the areas of Language, History, Art, Music and Social Science are recommended for Millersville in Marburg participants. Please see the following link for the current online course catalog:
www.uni-marburg.de/studium-en/index_html-en?set_language=en
Cost
Students pay Millersville University tuition (in-state or out-of-state depending on residency), and the MU general and tech fees directly to Millersville. Students pay Philipps-Universität directly for accommodations, including a security deposit (collected immediately upon arrival), a Marburg semester fee (for a local public transportation card), technology fee and orientation fee.
There is also a $400 non-refundable, non-transferable MU program participation fee paid directly to Millersville with the $40 application fee, due at time of application.
These costs do not include meals, mandatory health insurance in Germany, passport, visa, airfare, airport transportation, books and supplies, or incidental expenses such as personal travel, clothing or laundry.
Below is an estimated worksheet of costs for Marburg:
Philipps-Universität Marburg YEAR LONG Cost Worksheet Fall 2009-Spring 2010 [pdf]
Philipps-Universität Marburg Cost Worksheet Spring 2010 semester [pdf]
Insurance
Students are required to purchase German health Insurance (DAK) upon arrival in Germany. The DAK provides the same coverage as available to any German citizen, including doctor’s visits, hospitalization, and more. In addition to the insurance cost, there is a co-pay per 3 months charged to the student if any doctor’s visits are needed. The insurance and co-pay will also be paid by the student in Germany.
Financial Assistance
Students should investigate loans that may be available such as the application for Federal Student Aid. Scholarships have individual regulations, and students should contact their home institution's Financial Aid Office to determine if their scholarships are transferable. Please see Financial Considerations for more information.
Dates
Students may choose to study abroad at Philipps-Universität for either a semester or for a full academic year. The academic calendar is divided into two semesters (called winter and summer). The winter semester lasts from October until early or mid-February. First semester exams take place in early February. The summer semester begins in March and ends in July. Second semester/full-year exams take place in June/July.
Fall/winter semester study is only for students not returning to M.U. for the spring/summer semester.
Accommodations
Program participants are housed in dormitories arranged by the university through the accommodations organization, “Studentenwerk”. Students live in the Studentendorf, which has seven buildings with a population of 800 students and is located on a wooded hillside overlooking Marburg. The Studentendorf features single rooms with a sink, common kitchens and bathrooms, television rooms, game rooms, libraries and laundry facilities. The American students are distributed throughout the "Dorf," so that they have the maximum opportunity for contact with German students.
Meals
Students are financially responsible for their own meals. Like most German students, participants may choose to eat lunch in the Mensa, located about a 20-minute walk from the Studentendorf or they may eat in town. Snack bars and lounges can be found in the Mensa and in the classroom buildings. During the semester an evening meal is also available in the Mensa, although many students prefer to cook their own dinner (as well as breakfast) in the dormitory kitchenettes. Shopping in the local stores and eating in the dormitory provide excellent opportunities to meet German towns-people and students.
Eligibility
Most students who study abroad are traditionally juniors. However, students can and do study abroad anytime after they have completed 24 credits. Students should complete an application to study abroad one semester before wishing to go abroad. Please contact the Office of Global Education and Partnerships for an application and ask about deadlines. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA, a minimum of two 300-level German courses (proficiency test may be required), a $40 application fee, a $400 program fee, an official University transcript and two letters of recommendation from professors from your home University are also required. At least one letter of recommendation must be from a German professor. The Director of Global Education and Partnerships will then interview students and a selection will be made shortly after the interviews are completed.
Transfer of Credit
Students should work with their advisors to select courses which will fit into their major(s), minor(s), and General Education requirements, if appropriate. A request for Study Abroad Resident Credits form, available in the Office of Global Education and Partnerships, must be completed before the student leaves. After the study abroad program is completed and a transcript is sent to Millersville University, the Registrar's office determines the final transfer of credit. All courses taken at Philipps-Universität will come back to Millersville as transfer courses, as if you had taken them at another U.S. institution. Please consult the Undergraduate Catalog (“Transfer Credits”) for the transfer policy.
To Apply
Once you have thoroughly read through the above information and addressed any questions/concerns with: parents or decision-making parties, advisor(s), and the Office of Global Education, you may follow the instructions below.
READ THE DIRECTIONS BELOW BEFORE BEGINNING THE APPLICATION.
IMPORTANT: Please carefully read the eligibility requirements on the first page to ensure you have meet the necessary minimum requirements. Type directly into each page of the application, including the recommendation forms. You will be able to save the document on your computer and resume in more than one sitting if necessary. Once the entire application is complete, please print it out, sign and date on the appropriate pages, and submit to the Office of Global Education. The application checklist on the second page is there for your convenience - incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
**YOU MAY ONLY APPLY FOR ONE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM PER SEMESTER**
For the STUDENT: Philipps-Universität Marburg Application [pdf]
Please type directly into this document.
The Recommendation Forms below is for EVALUATOR USE ONLY. The student's portion of the evaluation is included in the application and should be submitted to the recommendor BEFORE he/she completes the following document(s).
For the FOREIGN LANGUAGE EVALUATOR:
Philipps-Universität FOREIGN LANGUAGE Recommendation Form [pdf]
Please type directly into this document.
OR
For the STANDARD EVALUATOR:
Philipps-Universität STANDARD Recommendation Form [pdf]
Please type directly into this document. |
