Program Dates and Fee Information

Spring 2010 Program Dates
Program Dates
London January 13 to May 15
Brussels January 11 to May 8
Bonn/Cologne February 1 to May 8
Berlin February 1 to May 8
Madrid February 1 to May 27
Edinburgh January 11 to May 8

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Summer 2010 Program Dates
Program Dates
London June 7 to July 31
Brussels May 24 to July 17
Bonn/Cologne June 7 to July 31
Berlin June 7 to July 31
Edinburgh June 7 to July 31

 

Fall 2010 Program Dates
Program Dates
London September 1 to December 18
Brussels August 15 to December 11
Bonn/Cologne September 6 to December 11
Berlin September 6 to December 11
Edinburgh September 6 to December 18
Madrid August 30 to December 11

*Fall Dates to be confirmed in January, 2010.

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Costs

Semester Programs: University of Rochester students students pay normal UR tuition and room costs. Students from other colleges and universities: contact our office.

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Available Scholarships

We strongly encourage you to consider applying for scholarships and loans designed specifically for study abroad.  Certainly, the cost of living in some places (such as London or Paris) is extremely high, and students must make every effort to budget their expenses. Even if you can easily afford to pay for your semester or year overseas, you may still consider these scholarships: some of them are merit-based, and represent an academic honor that would serve you well on your résumé.

Here is a list of some scholarships and financial resources for study abroad. Check with a financial aid adviser to discuss how these scholarships would affect your aid package. Be aware that many scholarships must be applied for as early as one semester or one year prior to your intended term(s) abroad.

  • Scholarships:
  • The Gilman Scholarship  In November 2000, the U.S. Congress approved the first ever federal scholarship program for study abroad. These scholarships are awarded on the basis of both need and merit. Details are available at www.iie.org/gilman/
  • The Institute for International Education In addition to the Gilman Scholarships, the Institute for International Education sponsors a variety of other scholarship programs. Check them out at www.iie.org/pgms/
  • The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships for studying in Germany, specifically the EDU.de Undergraduate Awards for summer or semester programs:   www.daad.org/
  • Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships A long-standing scholarship program for study abroad. Students apply through their local Rotary club. Application deadlines are extremely early, so this requires advanced planning. www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho/index.html
  • The Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) is available to under-represented minorities.  Applications are due spring of the sophomore year.   http://161.58.87.106/content/program.cfm
  • Here are two other general web sites for study abroad scholarships:
  • http://www.fastweb.com/
  • http://www.iefa.org/

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Loan Information

Some students have received alternative educational loans for study abroad, including summer programs. These loans are not federally subsidized, but still offer very competitive interest rates. Many financial institutions now offer such loans: CitiBank offers alternative loans called "CitiAssist Loans;" Key Bank offers "Key Alternative" loans, and Sallie Mae offers alternative educational loans as well.

The International Education Finance Corporation specializes in financing overseas study, and can provide information about other loans for study abroad. Contact them at 1-888-296-4332

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See also Frequently Asked Questions