THE PROGRAM
Are you ready to learn how to use your German skills in the real world?  To understand German culture and history from the inside?  To experience one of the most wonderful university cities in Germany?  Come to Marburg!

THE LOCATION
Near the center of Germany, about an hour north of Frankfurt by train, Marburg is both a thoroughly old and thoroughly modern city.  Founded around 1140, with a perfectly preserved medieval and Renaissance Altstadt (old city center), Marburg is also home to a world-class university with nearly 20,000 students.  It is the oldest Protestant university in the world and was founded in 1527.  Marburg is culturally and economically vibrant and is considered to be a safe place to live and study. 
 

HOUSING & MEALS
You will have single rooms in university residence halls and can do your own cooking or eat in university cafeterias.

ACADEMICS
To learn about eligibility requirements, academic offerings, and the academic calendar;  click here:
Academics - Marburg

COSTS
Below you will find more information on program costs: Spring 2014

STUDENT LIFE
Sara Nemec, a UW-Eau Claire graduate in German and print journalism, studied at the University of Marburg in 2009. Check out her blog for information and photos of the city: http://uwec-marburg.blogspot.com/

STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Amazing. This program broadened my horizons in so many ways. I tried so many new things that never would have crossed my mind and actually enjoyed them. If anyone ever has the opportunity to study abroad I would recommend it to them hands down. I have experienced things here that I will never for the rest of my life forget. Katharina K.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information click here

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, read the application instructions on the How to Apply Page. Then return to this program brochure page, and click the 'apply now' button at the top of the page.