Description

JYM is America's oldest academic program in Germany, with 3500 alumni from 500 colleges and universities across the US. Students are enrolled at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich) and have access to the full range of courses taught at the LMU; qualified students may also study at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) or Munich's College of Translation Studies. Extensive information about studying at LMU Munich can be found on the JYM website. The program also provides language training and optional area studies courses taught at the JYM institute which is centrally located in the city's museum district. Students must have junior status and two years of college German. Only students from US or Canadian colleges or universities may apply. All instruction is in German. Full year and one semester options are available.

Highlights

Students typically enroll in a combination of courses throughout the year: JYM language and elective area studies courses taught at the JYM institute, and LMU Munich courses. Undergraduate research projects are also encouraged. All instruction is in German. The program has a full-time Resident Director on site in Munich. Students live alongside their German counterparts in university student residences. JYM has its own scholarship funds and distributes USD 50,000 in scholarships annually. Optional European City Seminars are offered throughout the year depending on interest. Internships are available in a variety of fields, incl. a unique engineering internship program with ThyssenKrupp Steel (Jan-July). Our JYM Job Board helps JYM alumni find jobs after graduation where they can use their language and cross-cultural skills.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

Two years of college level German or the equivalent are required for admission to JYM (we look at the level, not the number of courses); students must have junior class ranking by the time of departure; open to students enrolled at accredited US or Canadian colleges and universities only.

Intern Types

Languages

• German

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

USD 9,700/semester - USD 19,400/year

Program Fees Include:

The 2011-12 comprehensive JYM Program Fee includes:
* tuition,
* admission to LMU Munich, Wayne State University transcripts,
* housing (11 months rent, incl. between semesters for academic year students, and related fees),
* comprehensive German health insurance,
* residency permit,
* orientation program (incl. language study & excursions),
* language and elective JYM area studies courses throughout the year,
* theater & museum tickets for JYM courses,
* subsidy for optional European City Seminars (e.g. Berlin, Weimar, Vienna, Budapest, Prague et. al),
* on-site student support at JYM institute, incl. library, computers & internet, extra-curricular activities, and full-time resident director and staff in Munich.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

JYM distributes approximately USD 50,000 in program scholarships annually.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Wayne State University's Mission Statement

For more than 50 years, JYM - America's oldest study abroad program in Germany has pursued a single mission: To integrate US undergraduates with studies in their major at Germany's premier university - LMU Munich. JYM offers semester, year-long, and internship programs. JYM is an intercollegiate program open to US college students of any major with 2 years of college-level German. A wide variety of coursework options are available (JYM language and area studies courses, University coursework, undergraduate research projects).

Year Founded

1953