Dormitory rooms cost ca. Mensa meals cost ca. A budget of ca. Students pay their own international airfare and any other travel expenses. Except for the cost of travel, and the cost of traveling in Europe, most students report that the academic year in Heidelberg is the same or slightly more expensive than a normal academic year in Lexington.
All dormitories have single rooms and shared cooking facilities.
Lunch and dinner are available in the Mensa. The academic year runs Oct. 15 to July 15 with a 6-8 week break between semesters. Most financial aid requires full-time enrollment. Application Forms are available in the German Department or from Study Abroad Services. Phil Mcknight is the academic advisor for the Exchange Program.