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Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt
Eichstätt, Germany
(pop. 13,000 and Ingolstadt pop 123,000)
Student Enrollment: 4,200
Language of instruction: German and English (Business Classes)
www.ku-eichstaett.de/
Course information
Business/Economics Courses in English
Information for International Students
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is Excellent.
Courses
History and Society (history [includes folklore], international relations, political science, sociology); Language and Literature (classical philology & archaeology, European studies, journalism, literature; linguistics & translation of English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish & German [includes German as a foreign language & special German courses for foreign students]); Mathematics and Geography (business mathematics & informatics; cultural, economic & physical geography; pure & applied mathematics, tourism); Philosophy and Education (pedagogics, psychology, science of art, science of music); Theology (biblical, historical, philosophical, practical, systematical). Business Administration & Economics (Ingolstadt Campus)
Academic Notes
The university considers its humanities programs especially appropriate for ISEP participants. Eichstatt is particularly strong in modern languages (including computer linguistics) and literature, combined with an interdisciplinary approach to the history, society, and regions in which the languages are spoken. The university library at Eichstätt has been ranked number 1 in Bavaria and number 3 nationwide (after Konstanz and Bielefeld).
The WFI (Faculty of Business Administration and Economics in Ingolstadt) has already been ranked among the top German universities in a number of respected polls. Naturally, this presents the Faculty with great challenges. Therefore the Ingolstadt School of Management is continuing to prepare tomorrow’s managers and executives optimally for economy of the 21st century. Note: US students need to have a minimum of 15-20 US credits in Business/Economics to be admitted at WFI.
KU offers English-taught classes, which might be especially interesting for students with only a basic knowledge of German. Classes taught in English: History, Journalism, Business and Economics, Sociology as well as nearly all classes offered in the department of English and American Studies.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Eichstaett can accept students who are in their second year of studies.
Language Notes
Students are expected to have a reasonable command of German. Intensive German is offered throughout the academic year, which ISEP participants may choose to take as part of the regular academic program. An intensive language course is offered at the beginning of each semester (not included in ISEP benefits). (not included in ISEP
benefits). The WFI ( Faculty of Business Administration & Economics in Ingolstadt) also offers English-taught classes.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP German Options-at-a-Glance for US Students
ISEP German Options-at-a-Glance for I-to-I Students
ISEP German Language Advising Chart
Program Dates
Academic year: early October to late July; Semester 1: early October to February; Semester 2: early April to late July. Preference is given to academic year exchanges.
Housing and Meals
The university arranges for single-occupancy rooms in university residences. A stipend is provided for meals.
Student Activities
The International Office offers an attractive leisure program for international students including excursions to famous Bavarian, Austrian and German sites such as Salzburg, Munich, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Berlin (upon request), and many more. Apart from that international students can join the campus sports center as well as the choir and orchestra.
Profile
The university's faculties of philosophy and theology date back more than 400 years. Eichstätt became a state-recognized university in 1980, but retained its independent status as a Catholic university open to students of all faiths. An attractive feature is its personal atmosphere: students, professors and administration officials at Eichstätt enjoy a closer relationship than is typical at many German universities. Total enrollment: 4,700 (460 international).
Location
Eichstätt is situated in an area of rolling hills and valleys which has been designated a national park. It lies in the middle of Bavaria, 70 miles north of Munich. Eichstätt's roots can be traced to the establishment of a bishop's seat in the year 741. The city was destroyed in 1634 during the Thirty Years War, and was rebuilt under the direction of the bishop, who appointed outstanding architects such as Jakob Engel, Gabriel di Gabrieli and Maurizio Pedetti. Their creations in the baroque style survived both world wars intact, and have helped give the city a reputation as one of the most beautiful in Bavaria. The central university administration is housed in the former summer residence of the bishops. The newer buildings of the university are situated around the garden of the summer residence and on the bank of the river Altmuhl.
Ingolstadt is situated in the heart of Bavaria between Nuremberg and Munich. The city is an economic, scientific and cultural centre. It combines tradition and modernity in a charming way and offers students an attractive environment.
The WFI campus is conveniently situated close to Ingolstadt’s historic city centre. The cafeteria and all residence halls can be reached within a few minutes by foot. The inner city offers many cafés, restaurants and the famous Bavarian beer gardens to enjoy in your leisure time. Therefore, it will not take you long to get anywhere in Ingolstadt. This also refers to the various leisure interests and activities: Gymnasium, soccer fields and swimming pools can be found in the direct neighbourhood of the campus. During winter, many students take a trip to the Alps to ski or snowboard. Ingolstadt also is an interesting place in historical terms. Close by our faculty, Bavaria’s first university was founded in 1492.
Photos from Eichstätt
Photos from Ingolstadt
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