1. Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange Program www.wisconsin.hessen.de

2. Hessen in the Center of Europe Hamburg 3,5 h Berlin 3,5 h Dresden 5 h München 3h Zürich 4 h Köln 1 h Amsterdam 4 h Paris 4 h From Frankfurt to… Berlin345 miles München245 miles Hamburg300 miles Köln120 miles Dresden290 miles Paris355 miles Amsterdam275 miles Zürich260 miles

3. Wiesbaden About Hessen Hessen is one of 16 federal states in Germany

4. About Hessen 6 million inhabitants / 21,000 square kilometers Fifth largest of the German federal states Many sites of German fairy tale road Highly international atmosphere with a multicultural society

5. Germany‘s economic center International financial and trading center Location of important industrial and technological sectors Setting for international fairs and art exhibitions Frankfurt International Airport Home to some of the country‘s leading universities and research institutions About Hessen

6. A fertile landscape for research Modern and historic buildings on campus State-of-the-art on-campus facilities Hessen Campuses

7. 5 Universities Technische Universität Darmstadt Founded: 1877 Size: 24,500 students Goethe University Frankfurt am Main Founded: 1914 Size: 41,000 students Justus Liebig University Giessen Founded: 1607 Size: 25,000 students University of Marburg Founded: 1527 Size: 23,000 students University of Kassel Founded: 1971 Size: 21,500 students

8. 5 Universities of Applied Sciences University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt Founded: 1971 Size: 12,000 students University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen Founded: 1971 Size: 13,000 students University of Applied Sciences Frankfurt am Main Founded: 1971 Size: 10,000 students University of Applied Sciences RheinMain Founded: 1971 Size: 10,000 students University of Applied Sciences Fulda Founded: 1974 Size: 6,000 students

9. 2 Universities of the Arts University of Music and Performing Arts Frankfurt Founded: 1937 Size: 900 students University of Art and Design Offenbach Founded: 1970 Size: 600 students

10. Student Life Reasonably priced accommodation for international students available For support please contact the International Office of your host institution Accommodation

11. Student Life Meal plans don‘t exist in Germany Great choice of eating options on and off campus Full meals for less than € 5 at the Mensa Meals

12. Student Life Join campus sports to stay in shape and meet new friends Enjoy the outdoors and a wide variety of recreational and athletic activities Sports & Recreation

13. Student Life Explore Hessen via Kayak Discover the Cultural Scene Enjoy hiking in the countryside Relax Downtown

14. Student Life Mobility The semester ticket covers all public regional transportation Feel free to explore your new surroundings using a well-developed public transport network

15. Travel Opportunities Hessen is located right in the center of Germany - close enough for a weekend trip to any European city. Student Life

16. Student Services Buddy Program German student mentors help you to get settled and to find your way during the first days.

17. Student Services A team of student mentors assists with housing enrolment registration with the authorities and everything else you need to know Orientation Days

18. Student Services German health insurance is required for enrolment and to receive a visa. The International Office assists with all formalities. Health Insurance & Visa

19. Hessen International Summer Universities … bring the World to Hessen ISU Frankfurt ISU Fulda ISU Giessen ISU Kassel ISU Marburg 4-week study program between June and August undergraduate + graduate combines academics and fun www.isu-hessen.de

20. Hessen International Summer Universities +++ Study Program taught in English or German Intensive Language Courses Excursions Workshops Credits Universität Kassel ++ Philipps-Universität Marburg ++ Goethe Universität Frankfurt/Fachhochschule Frankfurt ++ Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen ++ Hochschule Fulda

21. International Winter University Kassel 3-week study program in January undergraduate + graduate Engineering or Culture Modules Optional Trip to Berlin for New Year‘s Eve www.uni-kassel.de/iwu

22. Semester Programs Choose from a great variety of English-taught courses or Take part in the regular German curriculum No German? No Problem! Click to enlarge

23. International Undergraduate Study Program Marburg Semester times tailored to US-semesters (August-December and/or February-June) 6-week intensive pre-semester German language classes Courses in English or/and German Excursions and cultural program www.uni-marburg.de/iusp

24. There are packages for Business/Economics in Frankfurt Politics and Culture in Marburg Social Work in Fulda Click to enlarge Biotechnology and Law in Giessen Packages include English-taught semester program Preceding or subsequent short-term program with intensive German language classes and courses in the chosen discipline No German language required! Semester Program Packages in English

25. Application – First Steps Contact your local study abroad advisor for deadlines Find application forms on the website of the program www.wisconsin.hessen.de Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange

26. Hessen is a varied, dynamic and hospitable state. The Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange Program looks forward to meeting you here! History, High-tech, and Higher Education!