Hessen: International Winter Universities

Language of Instruction:

English and/or German (pre-knowledge of German not necessary).

Level of Study:

Undergraduate.

Academic Programs Offered:

Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Renewable Energy, Business, Social Science, German Culture.

Program Credit:

Elective or course approved by your faculty.

Program Dates: December – January (4 weeks).

Application deadline: 31 August.

Dates may vary each year.

Three exchange places are available for USQ students. Eligible students will continue to pay tuition to USQ and will not be required to pay the host university. Accommodation costs are usually funded by the Hessen Government Education Ministry but are reassessed each year.

Includes: Tuition, accommodation and some excursions. Some but not all meals, or food allowance, insurance and transport passes.

Excludes: Transportation (including flights), visa, other meals and personal expenses.

Costs may vary each year.

OS-HELP Loan

The OS-HELP loan provides financial assistance to Australian students wishing to study abroad while receiving credit towards their degree.  

USQ International Study Abroad Grant

AUD500.

All funding is subject to eligibility and availability. 

Accommodation is included in the program cost and will be organised for you. Depending on the individual program, you will be accommodated in dormitories or host families that have been carefully selected by the IWU team.

To be eligible for a short-term study abroad or exchange program you must:

• Have completed at least one year of full-time academic study (i.e. completed at least eight courses)
• Have at least one course left to complete upon your return to USQ
• Be in good academic standing: a GPA of 4.5 or above
• Meet all requirements for the selected program
• Provide a copy of your official USQ academic transcript
• Provide a motivation letter
• Provide a student resume or CV.