CSUIP Germany: Architecture at Biberach University of Applied Sciences

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Locations: Biberach, Germany
Program Terms: Academic Year
Program Sponsor: CSU International Programs

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Program Type:	CSU International Program	Class Eligibility:	Graduate, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Language of Instruction:	English, German

Program Description:

GERMANY: ARCHITECTURE AT BIBERACH UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Academic Year Applications
February 1: Priority Deadline
March 1: Secondary Deadline
April 1: Late Applicant Deadline

Note: CSU IP recommends that students apply by the priority deadline as available spaces may be limited on popular programs.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

GPA Requirement
2.75 Cumulative GPA

CSU Class Standing
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior.

Pre-requisites
This program is only open to qualified students in Architecture and Design Studies from Cal Poly Pomona or Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Subjects Available

Architecture

Academic Credit
Students are required to take the equivalent of 15 CSU units per semester.

CLICK HERE to view the Academic Bulletin for this program for further details regarding course credits and academic policies.

Cost
Students pay the same tuition for Germany: Architecture at Biberach University of Applied Sciences as the tuition paid for their home CSU campus. For more information on costs, including accommodations, travel and other expenses, see the Budget Estimates above.

Program Dates
CSU IP students spend an Academic Year abroad on this program. The traditional German academic cycle begins in early August to July.

Academic Year: August to July.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Germany: Architecture at Biberach University of Applied Sciences is associated with the University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Biberach), in Biberach, Germany. The CSU is affiliated with the State of Baden-Württemberg, which is in southwest Germany and is home to world-renowned universities.
CSU IP Germany

The program begins with an intensive six week Preparatory Language Program (PLP) in Horb, a small town near Tuebingen. The PLP is a German language and culture course focusing on grammar, composition and conversation, as well as an introduction to German culture. Students then move to Biberach to continue their studies in architecture. Students take one German language course each semester, in addition to their architecture courses. Biberach University of Applied Sciences is a technical university; courses focus on the practical element right from the beginning and topics for study projects are drawn from practical experience. The University's institutions make up an interdisciplinary platform for teaching.

For more information about the academic program, students may refer to the CSU IP Academic Bulletin. Note that course offerings are subject to change and may not be offered during the year of intended study.

LOCATION

Biberach has a population of 32,000, and offers plenty opportunities to make your stay an enriching experience. The town is surrounded by striking environments (including the Allgäu region and Lake Constance) and is close in proximity to Austria and Switzerland. The railway station can take you all over the country.

HOUSING

During the PLP in Horb, students live with host families, as arranged by the CSU IP staff in Germany. In Biberach, students will stay in student dormitories, which consist of single, furnished rooms with a sink and small kitchenette.

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