Overview: German Language & Culture Program

The University of Oldenburg was founded in 1973, making it one of Germany's youngest universities. The University of Oldenburg Offers a 100-hour intensive German language and culture course for CSUCI students of any major while giving students the opportunity to experience authentic German life.

Summer Program Details

  • The German Lanugage & Culture Program is designed for students with no prior knowledge of German and will focus on the standard use of spoken and written German and on cultural features of modern German society. 
  • Local excursions will be offered weekly as an integral part of the academic program.
  • All participants will be matched with an Oldenburg student who will serve as a buddy during your time abroad.
  • View photos of life at the University of Oldenburg here.

Program Dates

  • This one-month program will be held from mid-July to mid-August. Courses will be from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day, with the exception of excursions on Wednesdays.

Deadline to Apply

  • February 1, 2023

Eligibility

  • Cumulative GPA: 2.75 or above
  • Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
  • Current CSUCI student at time of application

Application: Two-Step Process

  1. Complete the CSUCI Short-Term Study Abroad: Exchange Application.
  2. If you are selected as the exchange nominee, you will be directed to complete the host university application. 

Academic Information

Successful completion of this 3-unit course will fulfill CSUCI's language requirement, although students are welcome to take this course for fun, while still earning 3 CSU units.

Cost

The total cost of the program is approximately $4,000 including tuition, fees, housing, flight, meals, etc.  See a detailed Program Cost Estimate sheet here. 

Housing

Students will be assigned a single furnished room in a student dormitory for the time of their stay with access to cooking facilities, washing machines, and dryers in the dorms.

Location

Oldenburg is located in northern Germany, about 50 miles south of the North Sea. Two beautiful rivers run through the city center and the city is bordered by vast agricultural grasslands. Major cities near Oldenburg include Bremen, Hamburg, and Berlin. A short train ride west will quickly take you over the national border to the Netherlands. More information about the Oldenburg campus location.

Additional Information

Visit the Summer Course on German Language and Culture webpage here.

Make an Appointment with an Advisor

Book a one-on-one appointment with a CSUCI Study Abroad Advisor to discuss this program. 

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