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Philipps-Universität Marburg
Marburg, Germany
(pop. 74,000)
Student Enrollment: 18,000
Language of instruction: German, English
www.uni-marburg.de/
ISEP-Direct Intensive German Language & Courses Taught in English - IUSP (fall or spring semester)
Course Overview
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange: Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Direct: International Undergraduate Studies Program (IUSP) - fall or spring semester
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Summer program available.
Chance of Placement
- ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is Good.
- ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for International students is Good.
- ISEP-Direct chance of placement is Excellent.
Courses
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange: University-level Courses
American Studies, Anthropology, Art (Studio Art & Art History), Asian American Studies, Biology, Black Studies, Chemistry, Chicano Studies, Classics, Creative Studies, Economics, Gender & Feminist Studies, History of Ideas, History, International & Intercultural Studies, Linguistics, Mathematics, Media Studies, Modern Languages & Literatures, Music, Organizational Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Economy, Political Studies, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science & Management, Science & Technology, Sociology, Theatre & Dance.
Option 2: ISEP-Direct: IUSP Program: Semester or Full Year
Marburg offers an International Undergraduate Studies Program (IUSP) which allows a student to spend a semester studying intensive German language alongside a selection of regular university courses taught in English. Students may choose from courses taught in a variety of fields with an international spectrum of concentration.
No previous German language is required since the language courses are taught at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. The IUSP program is offered during both the fall (early September to mid-December) and spring (early March to mid-June) semesters. Students can apply for both fall and spring semesters. However, they will have to pay for housing during the semester break. Included in the ISEP-Direct fee is a cultural program with excursions to important historical sites as well as evening lectures related to the topic of European unification and Germany's role in the unification process. For additional information, please visit the IUSP website http://web.uni-marburg.de/iusp/start.htm
Please note that all ISEP students enrolled in this program need to purchase full ISEP health insurance coverage.
Option 3: ISEP-Direct Summer Program
Marburg also offers a fee-paid summer program (mid/late July to mid/late August). The program combines German language study (beginners, advanced 1 and 2) with courses (available in English or German) in economics, politics, literature and intercultural communication for a total of 10 ECTS credits (5-6 US credits).
Hints for Researching Courses
The German word for Course Catalogue is Vorlesungsverzeichnis.
Courses in English
Special Academic Conditions
Junior-year standing is not required provided students have an adequate knowledge of German. Enrollment in certain subjects, especially health sciences, is subject to prior approval by the university.
Language Notes
Option 1: ISEP-Exchange in University level Courses taught in German (some English):
• A minimum of 3 semesters of university-level German or the equivalent must be completed prior to program
• Semi-intensive Advanced German language courses are offered in addition to regular classes during the academic year; Fee-paid courses for all levels are available for beginner and intermediate German language learners for up to 8 hours a week.
• Fee-paid intensive language courses are available for four weeks before the start of the fall and spring semesters (students must pay for tuition, room and board) and for 15 hrs/wk during the academic year.
Option 2: ISEP-Direct IUSP Program
• No previous German language is required since the language courses are taught at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
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
Exchange: Academic year: early October to late July; Semester 1: early October to February; Semester 2: early April to late July. ISEP-Direct: Semester 1 (early September to mid-December), September 2 (early March to mid-June)
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in single-occupancy rooms in residence halls run by the Studentenwerk, the official student organization. A monthly stipend covers meals and housing.
ISEP-Direct
SEMESTER/FULL YEAR
Marburg offers an International Undergraduate Studies Program (IUSP) which allows a student to spend a semester studying intensive German language alongside a selection of regular university courses taught in English. Students may choose from courses taught in a variety of fields with an international spectrum of concentration. No previous German language is required since the language courses are taught at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. The IUSP program is offered during both the fall (early September to mid-December) and spring (early March to mid-June) semesters. Students can apply for both fall and spring semesters. However, they will have to pay for housing during the semester break. Included in the ISEP-Direct fee is a cultural program with excursions to important historical sites as well as evening lectures related to the topic of European unification and Germany's role in the unification process. For additional information, please visit the IUSP website http://web.uni-marburg.de/iusp/start.htm
For Fall 2009 course information: http://www.uni-marburg.de/iusp/programinformation/fall09/index_html.
* Please note that all ISEP students enrolled in this program need to purchase full ISEP health insurance coverage.
Summer Program
See all ISEP summer program information
German language plus courses in English
http://www.uni-marburg.de/isu
Information about ISEP-Direct fees and dates.
* Please note that all ISEP students enrolled in this program need to purchase full ISEP health insurance coverage.
Profile
Philipps-Universitat was founded in 1527 as the first Protestant university in the world. University buildings and departments and student residence halls are located in various parts of the city. Total enrollment: 18,000.
Location
The city of Marburg, on the river Lahn in western Germany, is surrounded by forests and is situated about 45 miles north of Frankfurt-am-Main. It is one of the few early medieval cities of almost unchanged character.
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