Saint Louis University - Study Abroad

General Information

Frankfurt is home to 650,000 inhabitants (of which almost a third are non-Germans) and many important economic and cultural sites. The city's has a total of 37 museums, 33 theatres, more than 50 cinemas as well as other attractions. There are numerous bars, cafés and restaurants scattered throughout the city as well as a zoo, and botanical gardens.

In 1998, Frankfurt became home to the European Central Bank which controls the Euro monetary system. It is also the center for international transportation; it has the largest continental European airport and one of the busiest railway stations in Europe allowing travel to almost anywhere.

Frankfurt Study Center

Goethe University is located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It has 36,000 students currently enrolled, of which 4,400 are non-Germans coming from over 90 different countries. The University has 13 main departments/schools from which students will find a large variety of courses. However, the course of studies is more geared towards students from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Goethe University offers both an intensive German language course for non-German speakers, as well as normal courses in German for those with a high skill level.

Courses Available

All type of courses, taught in German, are available in this program. However, due to the German educational system, courses are not available until the student has arrived in Frankfurt.

Housing

Students may live in the dormitories, but space is limited. If living in the dormitories is not an option, a counselor will do their best to find private accommodations for you.

Program Fees

The total cost of tuition is $13,125 per semester for the 2007-2008 academic year. While the Study Abroad office will help you with the setup of your room and board logistics, these are paid directly to Goethe University. All SLU financial aid and scholarships, with the exception of those geared specifically towards housing, will go with the student. In addition, a mandatory $250 international insurance fee per semester will be added to the student's account.

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester: October, 2007 - February, 2008
Spring Semester: Not Offered
Summer Program: Not Offered

Requirements

In order to obtain admission, which is not guaranteed, a student must meet the following requirement(s):

Graduate Student
Competitive GPA
Proficient in German
Not be in academic or disciplinary probation

Application

To apply, please contact the Study Abroad office.