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Stuttgart Study/Work Abroad Program

STUTTGART - UNIVERSITäT STUTTGART
Program Level: Undergraduate
Number of Weeks/Term: 16


BACKGROUND
Georgia Tech (GT) has developed a number of overseas programs around the globe. These programs provide students with the opportunity to complete a portion of their academic programs in top-notch foreign universities that are partnered with GT. As a result of immersion in a foreign academic and cultural environment, students have the maximum opportunity to learn to operate effectively in an atmosphere that is wholly different from that of GT and the U.S.

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LOCATION INFORMATION
Germany
Germany is one of the world's leading industrialized countries. Located in Europe, it is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea, to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, to the south by Austria and Switzerland, and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Germany is a democratic parliamentary federal republic, made up of 16 states, which in certain spheres act independently of the federation. Germany was unified as a nation state during the Franco-Prussian War in 1871.

The Federal Republic of Germany is a member state of the United Nations, NATO, the G8 and the G4 nations, and is a founding member of the European Union. It is the European Union's most populous and economically most powerful member state.

Stuttgart
Stuttgart, which is the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, has a population of about 520.000.
Stuttgart is the cultural centre of the State of Baden-Württemberg with a wealth of theatres and concert halls. It is also the home of the world-famous ballet and there are museums and art galleries as well as academies of music and art. At one of the music halls you can enjoy famous musicals like "Das Phantom der Oper" or "42nd Street". Since the nieneties of the last century Stuttgart has become the centre for German Hip Hop. Numerous discos and music clubs are spread all over the city.

Stuttgart is also one of the most important business locations and industrial centres in Germany. Many of Germany´s renown companies like Mercedes-Benz and Bosch have factories here. In addition, there are numerous smaller companies involved in the production of machine tools, textiles and clothes, precision instruments, food and luxury items. There are also companies that specialize in woodworking, leather processing and making shoes or musical instruments as well as a number of large breweries. There is also a small paper and chemical industry.
A "green" city

Stuttgart is a "green" city. Beautifully situated in a valley. Forests, parks, vineyards and gardens cover more than half of the city area. Cafés, pubs and large pedestrian shopping malls invite you to take things easy in the historic city centre.




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PROGRAM DATES
Full Academic Year: mid October - late July
Spring Term: late April - late July

NOTE: Students may participate in this program for the spring or for a full academic year.

YEAR PROGRAM STARTED:
2004

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HOST INSTITUTION ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The Universität Stuttgart has just celebrated its 175th anniversary. It is a comprehensive university with some 18,500 students, more than 25% of these are international students. It offers courses in almost all disciplines. In 1900, it was awarded the right to confer doctorates in engineering and this has remained a major area of strength. In 1967, the institution was given the name it still holds today: Universität Stuttgart.

The Universität Stuttgart hosts 140 institutes in 10 departments including architecture, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, history, languages, philosophy, social sciences as well as all the fields of engineering. It has repeatedly been ranked among the top technical universities in Germany.

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ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES

Subject Areas Available:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • City Planning
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • German
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • History, Technology, and Society
  • International Affairs
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Modern Languages
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Language Information
Most courses are taught in German. GT recommends that students complete at least 2 years of college level German or have the equivalent advanced/3000 level of skills before participating in this program.

Course Information
For detailed course information: click here

Internship Option
Students who study at Stuttgart in the fall semester qualify for assistance in finding an internship for the spring semester. Internships are not handled through OIE, for more information contact Debbie Gulick in the Work Abroad Office at debbie.gulick@dopp.gatech.edu.

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CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
Credit for courses taken as part of GT exchange programs is added as transfer credit on the GT transcript. Since it is important to know which kind of credit students will earn abroad as soon as possible, GT requires that courses be pre-approved for transfer. With a Foreign Credit Approval Form (available from OIE) in hand, and the credit transfer system information (listed below), students should submit course descriptions to the appropriate academic unit to request their approval. If taking Math classes, for example, then the student should go to the GT School of Mathematics to get permission for the courses to transfer to GT. If approved, the GT School of Mathematics signs the Foreign Credit Approval Form showing how the courses will transfer so that students will know which type of credit they should expect to receive.

For detailed credit transfer instructions click here

For the Foreign Credit Approval Form click here

CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
This information is intended for undergraduates students only. Graduate students must speak with their academic unit to to determine the acceptance of transfer credits.

Stuttgart uses the SWS German Credit System, which it converts to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) for US students:
1 SWS credit = 2.25 ECTS credits, then 1.4 ECTS credits = 1 GT credit

GRADING SYSTEM
Stuttgart uses the ECTS grading system listed below:
ECTS Grade = US Grade
A, B = A
C = B
D = C
E = D
FX, F = F

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:

  • Georgia Tech degree-seeking undergraduate student
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • undergraduates complete at least two semesters of college-level study prior to participation
  • at least 18 years of age by the program's departure date
  • enroll in 12 or more credit hours at the host institution and earn a C or higher for each course
  • international students (non-US citizens) may have additional requirements set by the overseas university
  • all students must have completed all the prerequisites for any courses they wish to take

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    PROGRAM COSTS
    Semester Program participants must pay tuition and fees to the GT Bursar for each semester they are abroad. No other expenses associated with this program are paid to GT; instead, these expenses are paid on site.

    DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) created the merit based EDU.de Fellowships to support undergraduate US and Canadian students interested in studying, doing research, or completing an internship in Germany. The scholarship review committee is looking for students who are currently Sophomores or Juniors in any academic field, are seeking DAAD support for a 4-10 month period in Germany during the German academic year, and create realistic and creative project plans that demonstrate a clear need to spend time in Germany. Applicants should possess outstanding academic records and personal integrity. The application deadline is generally in late January for the following academic year. More information about this scholarship opportunity is available on the DAAD web site: click here

    The currency used in Germany is the Euro (EUR). Exchange rates fluctuate so check the newspaper or click here current rates.

    DON"T FORGET TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!! See the OIE web site for more info: click here

    Following are cost estimates for one semester at TU Munich that may help you prepare for your term(s) abroad. All costs are in USD.

    In State Tuition $3,035
    Out of State Tuition $3,285
    GT Mandatory Fees $818
    Books and Supplies $250
    Administrative and/or Application fees $0
    Miscellaneous (includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation and incidentals) $945
    Roundtrip Airfare $1,200
    Room and Board $2,400
    Additional Language Instruction $0
    Mandatory Insurance $150
    Total $8,798 (in state)
    $9,048(out of state)

    *Out-of-state students pay in state tuition, plus $250 for this exchange program.

    *Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for undergraduates based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar for "continuing students." Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site click here to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.

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    HOUSING AND MEALS
    Housing

  • on-campus residence halls
  • off-campus apartment/room for rent
  • host family

    For the regular academic term, student accommodation in Stuttgart can be difficult to find. The Office of Student Housing has set aside some rooms especially for new foreign students. These rooms will be offered on a first come, first served basis. You may also choose to find housing on your own off campus, and stay in a youth hostel in the meantime. For more information about housing click here and click here

    For the Summer and Winter Universitites, the Universität Stuttgart will organise housing with host families. These families live within easy commuting distance from the university.

    Meals
  • NO meal plan
  • on-campus dining

    If staying with a host family, breakfast will be provided. During the week, lunch is available in the student cafeteria at a very reasonable price.

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    INSURANCE
    Students participating in this program will be assessed $150 per semester for mandatory insurance coverage. You will be covered by T.W. Lord and Associates. For detailed information about this insurance plan, click here. This cost is included in the above cost estimates for the program.

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    EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
    The University of Stuttgart offers extracurricular studies in disciplines like music, theatre and art. Additionally, there are many associations of foreign students in which one may participate. Stuttgart also has quite a lot to offer all sports fans. In Bad Cannstatt ("Untertürkheim" station) Stuttgart's first league soccer team plays in the Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion. Right next to it, the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Hall hosts other major sporting events and music concerts. At the end of October a major ATP tennis tournament is located there and in the middle of November there is an international equestrian tournament. In mid-July you can enjoy world class clay court tennis at the ATP tounament in Weißenhof.

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    CLIMATE
    Germany lies between the west winds of the Atlantic ocean and the Continental climate of the south. There is rainfall in every season. During the winter, temperatures can vary from 41ºF to negative 41ºF! The summer temperatures range between 64ºF and 86ºF. Apart from the coastal regions and North and Southern Bavaria, Germany's climate varies little. In Stuttgart the summers are warm with frequent rainfall. Winters can be cold. The amount of snowfall and average temperatures are influenced by altitude rather than by diverse climate regions.

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    VISA AND PASSPORT INFORMATION
    Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available from the GT Office of International Education or online click here

    U.S. citizens are allowed to stay in Germany for 90 days without a visa. For stays of more than 90 days, you must apply for a visa. For visa information, contact the German Consulate in Atlanta click here

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    YOUR NEXT STEPS
    To begin the process of participating in this exchange, please do the following:

  • Attend an exchange program information session. For dates visit: click here. If you are unable to attend, please make an appointment with the OIE staff member listed below.
  • Download the OIE Exchange and Study/Work Abroad Application instructions at click here and submit the completed application by the appropriate deadline.
  • Deadlines: Fall/academic year/summer applications are generally due in mid-February. Spring applications are generally due in early to mid-September. Specifics are listed in the application packet.
  • Visit the host institution's course information link located under "academic disciplines". Print course descriptions of all the courses of interest that you believe will fit into your GT academic plan.
  • Make an appointment with your Academic Advisor to review course options, bring course descriptions to help.
  • If you need to get or renew a passport, you should start that process now! Passport information is online: click here.
  • For financial aid information click here
  • For scholarship information click here

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    EXPERIENCES OF FORMER STUDENTS
    click here

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    FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Ms. Becky Gunter, Semester Study Abroad Advisor
    GT Office of International Education
    631 Cherry Street
    Savant Building, Suite 211
    Atlanta, GA 30332-0284
    Phone: (404)894-7475 Fax: (404)894-9682
    E-mail: becky.gunter@oie.gatech.edu
    OIE web site: click here



    Host/Program Web Site: click here

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    Hidden Fields:
    Stuttgart
    Germany
    Europe
    Semester
    16
    12
    German
    For more info, contact OIE.
    Can I go abroad while pursuing a GT degree?
    GT students have many opportunities to participate in semester/exchange and study abroad programs. In a semester program, you actually take classes with the host university’s students and faculty. (In some cases, this means that you must have excellent knowledge of the local language to participate). Semester program participants usually pay normal GT tuition and fees for each term abroad. Credits can be pre-approved to transfer back to GT so that you do not get behind in your studies. The application deadline for fall and academic year programs is in early February; for spring programs the deadline is in September/October.

    In a study abroad program, the courses are taught by GT faculty and you register for regular GT courses. Residents pay normal matriculation fees, but do not pay ancillary fees (athletic, health, etc.). Non-residents only pay resident matriculation plus $250 ($1500 for GTL Summer/$2000 for GTL Spring/Fall) . This is a savings of over $6,000 for out-of-state students who participate in GT study abroad programs as full-time students! Deadlines for summer study abroad programs vary from early January to mid-February.

    In most cases, if you are eligible for financial aid or scholarships, you can apply your grants, scholarships, and/or loans toward the expenses associated with participating in all GT programs.
    GT’s International Plan: More than just study abroad
    Your major is participating in this new initiative!
    The International Plan is an intensive, degree-long program designed to prepare GT graduates professionally and personally for successful lives in the 21st century. Requirements of the program include international coursework, two terms abroad (any combination of study, research or internship abroad), proficiency in a second language, and a culminating course. Students who complete the program will have a designation on their diploma indicating completion of the degree with global competence: for example, “BS in Mechanical Engineering: International Plan.” For more information or an application, contact your major advisor or OIE and visit the website: click here