Germany
Less than an hour by train from Germany’s capital city, Berlin, lies the province of Sachsen-Anhalt. The provincial capital is Magdeburg, a city of approximately 275,000 inhabitants located on the Elbe River, and the modern commercial and industrial center of a region rich in medieval history. The town of Stendal, located about 30 miles from Magdeburg, is a charming Hanseatic League town of approximately 50,000 population. Several monuments typical of Gothic brick architecture can be seen standing in the town today. Both Magdeburg and Stendal offer the possibility of many sporting venues and opportunities for recreation in the beautiful surrounding hills and dales.
Founded in 1991, Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal has 2 campuses located in the adjoining cities of Magdeburg and Stendal. The Magdeburg campus houses 5 colleges of study including Industrial Design and Engineering, Communication and Media, and Social and Health Sciences. The Stendal campus contains the 2 colleges of Business and Applied Human Sciences. The combined campuses of the university welcome more than 6,000 students with approximately 4,800 in Magdeburg and 1,600 in Stendal.
Maymester, Summer
Educational Focus:
Maymester
A German language tour program is offered that provides for a 3-week stay in Magdeburg with visits to Berlin and other German cities and sites
Summer
A variety of German language programs are available in both Stendal and Magdeburg
Recommended Area(s) of Study: Graphic Arts; German language; Business
Type of Classes: Lectures, discussions, tours and visits
Language(s) of Instruction: German with some English
Program Highlights/Special Offerings: German language in the mornings and special tours and visits in the afternoons
International Profile: Hochschule Magdeburg Stendal is an active participant in the European Union Erasmus/Socrates program and welcomes students from across Europe and the world
Housing Options: Near campus in apartments
Eligibility Requirements: Sophomore standing or higher and 2.75 minimum GPA
Semester, Academic Year
Educational Focus:
• Graphic Arts and Design
• German language and literature
Recommended Area(s) of Study: Graphic Arts; German language; Business
Type of Classes: Lectures, discussions, tours and visits
Language(s) of Instruction: German with some English
Program Highlights/Special Offerings: Students attend classes in German
International Profile: Hochschule Magdeburg Stendal is an active participant in the European Union Erasmus/Socrates program and welcomes students from across Europe and the world
Housing Options: Near campus in apartments
Eligibility Requirements: Sophomore standing or higher and 2.75 minimum GPA
For more information contact Jay Coffman at (864) 580-5810 or jcoffman@uscupstate.edu.