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Academics
- Study at Freie Universität (FU), the largest university in Berlin.
- Immerse yourself in German culture & language.
- Live in the exciting, historical and vibrant city of Berlin.
This program appeals to students who are interested in studying alongside German students, want to fulfill requirements, or would like to take classes at an institution internationally recognized for teaching and research.
Academic Structure
Program type: IRSEP Germany is a full scholarship exchange. Participants attend the Freie Universität (FU) Berlin. Instruction is in German by German faculty. Read more to find out if exchange programs are an ideal fit for you.
Level: Various levels.
Term: Academic year.
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, juniors and above, 2 years college-level German.
Courseload: 24-30 credits.
Coursework
Course options include all the offerings of the university. Go to the Freie Universität website for full course listings.
Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:
- process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
- understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
- reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
- market your study abroad experience for future career goals.
For more tips on difference in terminology and finding course information, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.
Exchange students receive transfer credit for their coursework abroad. For more information, go to the Undergraduate Transfer Credit FAQ.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree PlanMany courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.
Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.
This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:
| German, Scandinavian, & Dutch | Journalism & Mass Communication |
| Anthropology |
If your major is not listed above, talk to an advisor.
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