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
Schiller International University offers a program in Intensive German Language for summer study.

Program Duration
May 29 - July 23

Application Deadlines*
may 1

*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.

Recommended Credits
12 credits per eight week cycle

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 are housed in dormitories; furnished rooms or homestay are available at an additional cost. Students take meals on their own.

Costs
The cost of a summer program may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and abroad. 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 abroad, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.
  • Transportation to the designated country.‚

Costs Included:
Instructional costs abroad, fees, double room, activities, field trips, library access orientation, health and accident insurance.

Not Included:
Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the student's residency status and number of credit hours), airfare, textbooks($100.00), meals, and incidentals ($100 - $130 / week), bus tickets ($45), personal costs.

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