“There wasn’t much interest in studying in Germany until three or four years ago, but that has changed,” says Lang. “I think there’s increasing interest because the country has been portrayed extensively in the news for its reaction to the Greek banking crisis and the Syrian refugee situation.”
Academic terms are ‘in sync’
Lang’s counterpart at the University of Mannheim, Lukas Dausend, initiated the exchange agreement after meeting Concordia International staff at an industry conference in Boston last year.
“It quickly became apparent that Concordia would make an exceptional partner due to its academic excellence, capable administrative staff that would take care of our students and beautiful campuses in the city of Montreal,” says Dausend, via email.
“We even changed our academic calendar to keep it in sync with the rest of the world,” says Dausend. “Mannheim is currently the only German university whose academic year is divided into a fall term and a spring term.”
Don’t forget about the Quebec mobility bursary
To apply to study abroad, Concordia students need to have completed one year of studies and should have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Home tuition fees are charged, not international ones, which are traditionally much higher.
“Students are also eligible to apply for financial aid,” adds Lang. “There is the Quebec Mobility Bursary, the Graduate Student Mobility Award and a number of other scholarships and bursaries, depending on the country where you’re studying. If you’re eligible, there’s a good chance you’ll get a bursary.”
If you’re interested in spending a term at the University of Mannheim, or any other university abroad, visit Concordia International.
For general inquiries, write to: studyaway@concordia.ca.