Kassel, located on the German Fairy Tale Road is connected today to the rest of Europe by an extensive high-tech rail system, which brings visitors to Kassel's numerous museums and art exhibits. Exchange students can take courses in all academic departments at the University. All courses are taught in German with the exception of those in the English and Foreign Language programs. Most American university students of German take courses in the German Department, which includes German as a Second Language courses as well as culture and literature courses and courses in Translation studies, but you may take courses in other fields, for example, philosophy, history, literature, and business. To encourage maximum immersion in the language and culture of Germany, students participating in exchange program have several housing options in Kassel, including single dormitory rooms, a room in a group apartment on campus, off campus housing or family stays.
Dormitories are either within walking distance or near the city bus line.
All exchange students participate in an Orientation program, during the first week of the semester in Kassel, during which time they will be introduced to the International Exchange Office, the academic programs and university environment. This estimate includes transatlantic airfare, housing, insurance, food allowance, student fees, residence permit, city bus pass and living and miscellaneous expenses. We are providing an estimate, since student spending habits tend to vary quite a bit. All students must also complete an application and housing request form, which can be obtained from the UW-Green Bay International Education Office. After the Orientation Program in Kassel students select courses there on site and discuss the course requirements with their professors.