Program Site
Schiller International University is located in Heidelberg, one of Germany's most beautiful and beloved cities, which has long been a center of university education. Located on the slopes of densely forested hills, Heidelberg is about an hour's train ride from the major urban center of Frankfurt, with access to famous scenic sports such as the Black Forest Regions, and is within a few hours' drive from Munich and the Swiss and Austrian Alps. Schiller is an independent American university offering programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The Heidelberg campus emphasizes course work in social sciences, business and liberal arts.

Academic Program Highlights
Two program options are available: the Intensive German Language Program and the International Business Program. The Intensive German Language Program is offered at all levels by highly trained, qualified, university-educated native speakers of German. Direct foreign language methodology is combined with the latest state-of-the-arts in audio-visual equipment. Students in the language program register for twelve American college credits, with 25 hours of instruction per week, and a total number of 200 contact hours during the eight-week semester. Along with German grammar and conversation classes at all levels, courses in History and Geography of Germany are also offered at the advanced level. The International Business Program includes courses in International Business, Multinational Enterprises, European Common Market, International Finance, Commercial German, Ecology, Psychology, and Civil Liberties, which are taught in English.

Program Duration
(1) Intensive German Language Program: Five Weeks (Year Round)
(2) International Business Program: August 28 - December 19 (Fall), January 15 - May 7 (Spring)

Application Deadlines*
(1) 45 Days prior to start of semester
Five 8-week cycles run year round.

*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.

Recommended Credits
12 credits for the Intensive German Language Program

Transcripts
For all courses taken at the Schiller International University where there are equivalent courses in the MCCCD, the official record for those credits will be posted on the MCCCD, Rio Salado College, transcript.

Eligibility:
2.5 GPA

Student Life
Students may choose from a variety of housing, including institutional residential facilities, where students cook for themselves and have either a double or single room, with showers, bathrooms and kitchens located on each floor. Private accommodation with host families or in a private apartment can be arranged for those participants contemplating a longer stay in Heidelberg who are looking for exposure to everyday life in Germany. Accommodation in private homes is available in double or single rooms with or without a meal plan. For transitional periods before and after the regular semester, there is also the hostel option for participants who would like to choose from the many hostels in Heidelberg. The German-American Institute, located across from the Villa Manesse, offers students a library, and lectures, films and cultural events. Recreational activities include guided tours around and in Heidelberg, visits to cultural and historic sites, museums, sports and social events.

Costs
The cost of a semester may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and Germany. The factors listed below are used to calculate program costs.

  • Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the student's residency status).
  • Program costs in Germany, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.
  • Transportation to Germany.
Financial Aid
Any financial aid for which students are eligible during the course of their study at Rio Salado College, including Pell Grants, can be used toward the cost of the program in Germany.

For More Information
Office of International Education
Rio Salado College
2323 W. 14th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8416
(480) 517-8849 Fax
Contact: Erma Abeyta, Director of International Programs
OIE@riomail.maricopa.edu