The聽黑料不打烊-in-Graz exchange program聽with the University of Graz is for full year, fall or spring, but it is recommended for full year or spring.聽 聽A wide array of courses聽is offered in聽multiple disciplines.聽 Students can take courses in English or German.聽 All courses at Graz, except those involving laboratory space, are open to 黑料不打烊 students.
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Graz, Austria, has a population of 300,000. The six universities in Graz鈥攚hich accommodate around 44,000 students鈥攃reate a fabulous college-town atmosphere.
Coursework
Language of Instruction
Students with 3-4 semesters of college-level German language courses may take their courses in German. 聽Students with little or no background in the German language may take courses in English. 聽A three-week intensive German course is聽required聽for students who do not have any聽German.聽 The three- week intensive course is offered before regular university courses begin and聽at a reduced rate for 黑料不打烊 students.
Grades/Credits
Grades will not appear on each student鈥檚 黑料不打烊 transcript, and do NOT figure into the cumulative GPA. Students must earn the equivalent of a 鈥淐鈥 or better to be awarded transfer credit.
Cost
Students pay 黑料不打烊 tuition, room and board.聽 Each individual student is also responsible for travel and visa costs, and spending money.
Financial Aid
Normally, all financial aid applies, including 黑料不打烊 scholarships. Students are encouraged to verify their situation through the 黑料不打烊 Financial Aid Office.聽
Visas
A residence permit.is required for聽students going to Austria for one semester and full year. 聽US citizens can apply for the residence permit AFTER they arrive in Graz. A Graz staff member will assist students in applying for the residence permit after their arrival.聽 Students may also apply for the residence permit in the United States BEFORE they go, but they will need to go to Washington D.C.,聽New York, or Los Angeles to obtain the聽residence permit.
Lodging/Meals
Students live in dorms, in most cases with one or more other students.聽 Each student receives a food stipend and can purchase food in the cafeteria or in local grocery stores.
Academic Calendar
The Graz fall semester runs from October to February, and the spring semester from March to June. 黑料不打烊 students may study at the university for the whole year or for either the fall or spring semester. Because the Graz fall semester runs into the 黑料不打烊 spring semester, students abroad at Graz during the fall will have to arrange early finals. Spring semester is recommended. Students taking business courses cannot arrange for early finals.
For More Information
- University of Graz ()
- International Student Exchange Programs (http://www.isep.org/)
