The Technical University of Dortmund
Buffalo’s sister city, Dortmund is a modern center of business, high-tech industry, education and culture. In contrast, the city’s older, eastern portion features attractively renovated Art Nouveau architecture. More than half of Dortmund’s incorporated area is devoted to green space, and shopping areas of the inner city are limited to pedestrian traffic.
The Technical University of Dortmund has 25,000 students, 1,500 of whom are foreigners. Sixteen schools offer state-of-the-art education and training in the sciences, technology and humanities. A 19:1 student/faculty ratio creates a productive learning environment.
Student housing options include “Wohngenmeinshft,” a single room in an apartment shared with other students or a dorm room at the university. Every effort will be made to place students in a German-speaking environment with individuals who will welcome and appreciate their background and experiences.
Eligibility & Admission
Students who have completed three semesters of college-level study are eligible for the program. A cummulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required. Recommendations from professors and advisors will be considered in the selection of candidates.
Approximate Fall Dates:
Application Deadline - March 1, 2009
Departure - Approx. September 3, 2009
German Preparatory Program - Approx September 7-October 2, 2009
Semester Dates - Approx. October 12, 2009-February 5, 2010
Approximate Spring Dates:
Application Deadline – October 1, 2009
Departure – Approx. March 3, 2010
German Preparatory Program – Approx. March 8-April 1, 2010
Semester Dates – Approx. April 12-July 23, 2010
Program Cost (to be paid to Canisius):
Canisius tuition ($14,100), study abroad fee (approx. $500), and mandatory health insurance ($175). Costs paid directly by the student include room (approx. 265 euros or $400 a month), board, Dortmund semester fee (including transport pass, approx. 170 euros or about $255), overseas transportation and miscellaneous expenses. There is an approx. 250 euro refundable deposit required for the room.
For matriculated Canisius students only, 100 percent of Canisius College scholarships and grants will be applied to your program costs. Program cost subject to currency fluctuation.
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