This is available at additional cost at either the Goethe-Institute or the Humbolt program prior to enrollment at Konstanz. Students will participate in small German language classes, which also will involve language exchange groups with native speakers. This is a unique opportunity for American students to meet more German students and improve language ability. Students will be granted a maximum of 16 credits per semester for their work. As in all foreign study, however, courses require advance approval from respective departments at Richmond.
Students are responsible for the cost.
The residence halls provide the basic amenities and are comparable to the U.S. standard. As is common for most European institutions, single rooms with a sink are the norm. Double rooms are rare. A shared kitchen and bathroom is located on each floor in the university dormitory. Housing in Konstanz is difficult to find and arrange on your own unless you arrive a couple of months before the school year begins.