Housing
Housing is arranged for students in private apartments or rooms in residence halls and the International Relations Centre will assist students in finding appropriate accomodations. Housing will be announced prior to your arrival in Cologne for the semester.
Academic Credit
Students will receive 14 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5300) credits for their semester at Cologne. These International Business credits will automatically count towards the total number of credits required for the Carlson degree. Students enroll in a total of 28-30 ECTS credits to earn 14 Carlson School credits.
Program Dates
2008-09 dates will be posted once available. 08-09 dates should be similar to 07-08.
Fall Semester:
October 13, 2008 - December 22, 2008
(Intensive German pre-semester course begins September 3)
Spring Semester:
April 1, 2008 - July 18, 2008
Budget Estimate 2008-09
(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)
| Program Fee: |
Current Carlson School tuition and fees
|
| Transportation (to and from program site): |
$1,200 |
|
Documentation (passport, visa,
immunization, additional health insurance):
|
$200 |
| Books & Materials |
$200 |
| Room and/or Board: |
$4,300
|
| Essential Daily Living Expenses: |
$1,500 |
| Miscellaneous: |
$1,000 |
| Total: |
$8,400
|
*Financial aid can be applied to study abroad costs.
Program Eligibility
• Current students enrolled in a Carlson School MBA or HRIR program
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Application & Admission Process
Submit a completed application with a $50 application fee, transcript, resume, and essay by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.
Submit all applications to:
Global Immersion Semester Application
International Programs
Carlson School of Management
321 19th Avenue South, Suite 4-104
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.
Helpful Contact Information
All details subject to change based on economic and international factors.