Description

The University of Leipzig founded in 1409, Leipzig Universität is situated in contemporary buildings scattered through the center of the city. There are 21,000 students of which some 1,400 come from other countries. Among the university's famous alumni are Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Robert Shumann, Richard Wagner and Friedrich Nietzsche. Fourteen faculties are the result of the University's reorganization: Theology, Law, History, Art and Oriental Studies: Philology, Education, Medicine, Mathematics and Information Science, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Psychology, Physics and Earth Sciences, Chemistry and Mineralogy and Veterinary Medicine. The university library houses some 4.2 million volumes. The library provides access to major databanks around the world. Close by is the Deustche Bucherei, where every book can be found that has been printed in German.

Intensive German Language Pre-session: The pre-session, which lasts three and a half weeks, includes an orientation, intensive German language instruction, and an introduction to German teaching and learning styles. Placement in a class is according to language level. The curriculum also includes an introduction to the German university to prepare students for the difference in German teaching and learning styles. Excursions to sites of regional interest, such as Dresden or Weimar, are part of this program.

German Language Study during the Semester Content related German instruction is offered in courses such as Business German or scientific German during the semester.

Semester/Academic Year Courses: Binghamton's exchange program is based on direct enrollment in regular university courses. Students may participate in the program for a semester but academic year study is greatly encouraged. Those who intend to take courses in the sciences should have a strong background in the field and be aware that access to laboratory classes may be limited.

Highlights

Leipzig is a city that captures the imagination for the dramatic roles it has played in history. It is where vigils and demonstrations took place in 1989 as its citizens sought first the reform of socialism and then reunification. On October 2, more than 15,000 people took to the streets, following director of the Leipzig Philharmonic Kurt Masur's appeal to the authorities for peaceful changes: they were a major force precipitating the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Reminders of Leipzig's historical importance abound in the city's monuments. Martin Luther debated his opponents here, and Leipzig's thriving publishing industry printed each new title he produced. For 27 years Johann Sebastian Bach was the choirmaster of Thomaskirche; Felix Mendelssohn founded the symphony orchestra. For 27 years Joahan Sebastian Bach was the choirmaster of Thmaskirche; Felix Mendelsshon founded the symphony orchestra. Napoleon's final European defeat was the Battle of Leipzig. In the 19th century Leipzig was the birthplace of the German labor movement. As part of East Germany, the city because a major socialist commercial center.

Today Leipzig is a bustling metropolis of 550,000, aggressively reclaiming its traditional stature as a trade center between East and West. Music lovers will find satisfaction in the city's orchestra, the opera or informal cafe entertainment. A sports stadium attracts major events, and many museums, parks and shopping arcades invite exploration. Travel to Berlin, other regions of Germany and destinations in Eastern Europe is easy.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

10,000-14,000/semester

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition
* Room & board
* Transportation
* Health insurance

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application