Study and work abroad

This program will run in 2024.

This travel course to Essen, Germany is scheduled to take place every two years over a period of six weeks in May/June and allows students to take:

• GRMN 2110: Discovering German Life and Culture (3 credit-hours), taught in English
• GRMN 1122: Introductory German 1 (3 credit-hours)
• GRMN 1124: Introductory German 2 (3 credit-hours)

The courses may be taken independently or all together providing 3 to 9 credit-hours in total. A student who completes all three courses, may receive a Micro-Diploma in German Language Life and Culture. 

This German summer travel course offers the opportunity to learn and practice the language and discover German culture hands-on in a German speaking environment. All courses are located at the University of Duisburg-Essen (Essen campus) and taught and administered by Karin James of the Department of German and Slavic Studies, University of Manitoba. 

Discovering German Life and Culture emphasizes experiential and reflective learning. This course will cover topics like popular music, film, memory culture, multiculturalism, environmentalism, food, and family structures in Germany. These topics will be addressed through the analysis of, among others, short texts, songs, movies, and graphic novels.

Introductory German teaches the basics of the German language and will take students to an A1 level in an immersion setting with hands-on practice, excursions and opportunities to connect with students at the University of Essen.

Contact Karin James Karin.James@umanitoba.ca as soon as possible if you are interested and to receive more information including a daily schedule. Students must obtain Department permission (via Karin James) prior to enrolling in the course(s).

Deposits will be collected by January 31, 2024.
The course will run for six weeks May 13 to June 21, 2024.

More information about the program:

Essen is in northwestern Germany, situated in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The University of Duisburg-Essen is a public university in Duisburg and Essen. It has about 40,000 students, which puts it among the ten largest German universities.

The program offers daily lessons and several excursions and opportunities to discover the city of Essen and the Ruhr area. Excursions are included, students eat at the Mensa (university cafeteria, subsidized and offers a great variety of meals at highly discounted prices) and classes are held at the University of Duisburg-Essen (Essen Campus). The program fee includes the NRW ticket, which allows free travel throughout the Ruhr area. Students also have the option to travel to Berlin for three days, which is not included in the program fee. Students also have the opportunity to travel Germany on their own on weekends. 

The Greifswald Exchange Program offers Canadian students the opportunity to study for up to 11 months (one or two semesters) under the guidance of the International Office at the University of Greifswald in Northeast Germany (see also exchange program). Greifswald is a historic city at the Baltic Sea at an equal distance from Germany's two largest cities, Berlin and Hamburg It is also located near Germany's two largest islands, Rügen and Usedom, as well as several national parks.

Credit at UM
All of our exchange and summer-study programs allow students to receive credit toward their UM degree.

Prerequisites
The exchange with Greifswald is for full-time students (four to five courses per semester) with at least intermediate level German (completion of GRMN 2100, GRMN 2104 or equivalent (e.g. completed A2 level) before the exchange year starts) who wish to pursue studies in Greifswald.

Application Deadline
Between December 1st and January 31st each year.

Accommodations
Students will live in university residences, arranged through the "Akademisches Auslandsamt" (International Centre). Fees are reasonable, and vary slightly according to residence.

The Year at a Glance
The terms in Greifswald are mid-October to the end of January, and continuing April 1st to mid-July. There is a term break in February and March, during which exchange students are eligible to work or can travel.

• Mid-October - End-January: Winter Semester 
• February + March Break - An opportunity to work or travel
• Beg-April - Mid-July: Summer Semester

Fees
Students pay UM tuition fees for a full course load. The cost of a year in Greifswald is approximately the same as one academic year in shared accommodations in Manitoba, plus the cost of airfare. There are several scholarships and grants available to assist with costs.

Scholarships
The University of Greifswald generously offers two scholarships of 800-900 Euro per month to two UM students. Applicants are nominated by a UM committee. There are also the Dean of Arts International Student Exchange Travel Award and UM International Centre scholarships (dependent on the number of participants).

The Trier Student exchange offers Canadian students, especially those in the Faculty of Arts, the opportunity to study for one or two semesters at University of Trier in south-west Germany (see also exchange program). Trier has an ancient history. At the end of the 3rd century, Trier was a capital city of the western part of the Roman empire. It is renowned for its buildings and monuments surviving from the ancient and medieval periods.

Courses are offered in a full range of academic programs, especially in the humanities, social sciences, theology and law.

Credit at UM
All of our exchange and summer-study programs allow students to receive credit toward their UM degree.

Prerequisites
The exchange with Trier is for full-time students (four to five courses per semester) with at least intermediate level German (completion of GRMN 2100, GRMN 2104 or equivalent (e.g. completed A2 level) before the exchange year starts).

Application Deadline
Between December 1st and January 31st each year.

Accommodations
Students will live in university residences, arranged through the "Akademisches Auslandsamt" (International Centre).  Fees are reasonable, and vary slightly according to residence.  

The Year at a Glance

The terms in Trier are mid-October to the end of January, and continuing April 1st to mid-July. There is a term break in February and March, during which exchange students are eligible to work or can travel.

• Mid-October - End-January: Winter Semester 
• February + March Break - An opportunity to work or travel
• Beg-April - Mid-July: Summer Semester

Fees
Students pay UM tuition fees for a full course load. The cost of a year in Trier is approximately the same as one academic year in shared accommodations in Manitoba, plus the cost of airfare. There are several scholarships and grants available to assist with costs.

Scholarships
There is the possibility of some smaller scholarships through the University of Trier. Applicants are nominated by a UM committee. There are also the Dean of Arts International Student Exchange Travel Award and UM International Centre scholarships (dependent on the number of participants).

Other exchange programs to Germany are available to:

• Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
• Technische Universität München

For further information, see UM International Student Exchange program or contact the the department work and study abroad advisor for Germany.

German Studies Canada (GSC), in cooperation with the German Pedagogical Exchange Office (PAD), coordinates this exchange program which annually places approximately 30 Canadians in positions as English-language assistants at secondary schools in the Federal Republic of Germany. Students receive a stipend of approximately €860 per month and health insurance.

Applicants must be in the final year of their BA degree, which they will have completed upon assuming the position, and have a very good command of German. Applications must go through department advisor for work and study abroad programs in Germany.

Deadline
Applications are usually due by January 15th to the department advisor.

• View more information on the PAD

The Youth Mobility Agreement (YMA) between Canada and Germany offers a unique opportunity for young people (between the age of 18 and 35 inclusively at the time of application) to complement their post-secondary education, acquire hands-on work experience, and improve their knowledge of the other country’s language, culture and society.

Who can apply
Under the YMA, the German Foreign Missions may issue a visa to the following individuals:

• Young professionals who wish to obtain further training under a contract of employment and increase their knowledge of Germany's culture and the German language.
• Young Canadians who wish to do an internship in Germany as part of their studies or training.
• Canadian post-secondary students who wish to engage in an occupational activity during their academic vacation.
• Young Canadians who wish to stay in Germany for tourism and cultural discovery purposes while being authorized to work to supplement their financial resources.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a Youth Mobility visa a student must:

• Be aged between 18 and 35 inclusively at the time of application.
• Be a citizen of Canada and holding a valid Canadian passport.
• Be residing in Canada.
• Not be accompanied by dependent family members.

• View more information on the YMA

RISE is a summer internship program for undergraduate students in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering. It offers unique opportunities for students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of two to three months during the summer.

RISE interns are matched with doctoral students whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. The working language is English. All scholarship holders receive stipends from the DAAD to help cover living expenses, while partner universities & research institutes provide housing assistance. 

Internships begin between about mid-May and run to early July each year.

If a student stays more than 22 days in one calendar month, they receive the lump sum of 650 Euro. If the stay is less than 23 days in one month, the scholarship is calculated on a daily basis (650/30). The scholarship is meant to cover living expenses such as housing and food. The award also includes health insurance as well as accident and personal liability insurance, issued directly through the DAAD insurance office.

The application database is open from December 1st through January 15th annually.

For further information visit the DAAD RISE website.

The CSSG offers university-level language courses in Kassel in a unique and intensive cultural immersion program that runs approximately 7 weeks over the months of May and June.

Benefits to students

• All courses are equivalent to a full-year course and the course credits are transferable to all Canadian institutions. Usually, 6 credit hours are earned.
• Students live in a German home to assist with improving their German language skills.
• Discover Germany through study trips and excursions.

Application deadline
January 31 of each year. Students apply directly to this program.

View more information and apply online

This course will be offered in the summer of 2023, July 24 to August 14 .

Travel to Hungary and receive course credit while exploring the heart of Europe. Scholarship support is available through the Hungarian Endowment Fund.

This three-week-long travel course provides an immersive study experience in Budapest (7 days) and Szeged (14 days) in Hungary in July / August of uneven calendar years. The program features an exploration of Hungarian culture, history, art, life, and society in excursions, classes and guest lectures, as well some practical language training of introductory conversational Hungarian. Students register and receive credit for HUNG 2100: Hungarian Culture and Language (6 credit hours). All course segments are taught in English by instructors of Szeged University which is an official partner of the University of Manitoba. The course is usually offered on a bi-annual basis.

Students will spend their first 7 days in Budapest, accompanied by the course coordinator from Szeged University, and then 14 days in Szeged. Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is situated along the river Danube and has a long and rich cultural and architectural history since the Romans. It features a rich array of architecture, museums, its unique thermal water cave system, culture and art, modern urban life and entertainment. It is one most popular tourist destination in Europe. Szeged is the third-largest city in Hungary. It is located in the South in a border triangle close to Serbia and Romania. It is known as ‘the city of sunshine’ for its brilliant weather, and for the imposing cathedral, a wealth of Art Nouveau and historicist buildings, as well as for its wine and food dishes. The University of Szeged has its origins in 1581 and has been ranked continuously as a top university in Hungary and Europe.

Prerequisite
Open to UM students from all faculties. Written consent of the Department of German and Slavic Studies.

Application deadline
May 1, 2023
Students are encouraged to apply early as the course fills up quickly.

Cost
Program fees: $3400, Include accommodation in Budapest and Szeged, all travel between Budapest and Szeged, excursions, breakfast, 4 dinners, all admission fees, academic and social programming in Budapest and Szeged.
Flight: from $1600, Approximation depending on flight times. (Students are responsible to make their own flight arrangements. Purchasing refundable tickets is strongly recommended.)
Tuition: $1032.48, 6 credit hour summer course
Other food: Approximately $350, Budget for individual food costs outside of provided meals.
Travel insurance: Approximately $170, Depending on individual needs (to be purchased directly by the student).
SUB-TOTAL = Approximately $6552.48
Less funding of $3000
TOTAL cost to student = Approximately $3552.48

Registration & payment schedule
May 1, 2023 - Deadline to register for the course (to be considered for a scholarship).
May 15, 2023 - $1200 portion of the program fee payment due by cheque to UM. Remainder of the program fee ($2200) will be covered directly by the scholarship.
May 18, 2023 - $1032.48 UM tuition fee (includes all extra fees) due via regular tuition payment process.
After August 14, 2023 - Students will receive the balance of the scholarship amount ($800) after the course is completed in August.
 

For further information, please contact Stephan.Jaeger@umanitoba.ca with your name and UM student number. Further info and instructions will then be provided.

Students in this program will usually attend courses at the University of Szeged for one semester. Only courses offered in the Faculty of Arts (Humanities) are available. English taught courses are available but may be limited.

Visit the University of Szeged Erasmus+ exchange program webpage

Application is through the UM International Centre.

Students going to Szeged may be eligible for a scholarship from the Hungarian Endowment Fund.

For more information, please contact the program of Central and East European Studies.

The Student Exchange Program between UM and Lviv Polytechnic National University is a multifaceted learning experience for undergraduate or graduate students, combining academic training with cultural and linguistic immersion and networking.

From the perspective of the universities and the countries involved, it contributes to the enhancement of international relations and shared perspectives on education and social and cultural issues. The program is based on the principle of reciprocity, that is, it provides for students from each university to spend time at each other’s home institution.

Selection of Students
The home institution will nominate students to be exchanged on the basis of the following criteria:

• The student must have a good academic standing.
• The student must satisfy all admission requirements of the host institution.
• The student must have completed a minimum of one (1) year study at the home institution prior to enrollment in the exchange program.
• The student will enroll in courses constituting at least sixty (60) percent of the normal full-time.
• The student must demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency in the Ukrainian language.

Host Institution Student Assistance

• The host institution will assist in the arrangement of accommodation for exchange students.
• The host institution will ensure that adequate reception and orientation is provided for exchange students.
• The host institution will provide ongoing advice and support for exchange students through the contact person, as required. Some tutorial assistance will be available.

Academic Program and Student Status

• All students will remain enrolled as regular degree candidates at the University of Manitoba while on exchange and will not be enrolled as candidates for degrees from Lviv Polytechnic National University.
• Students are eligible for scholarships, bursaries, loans or other financial aid awarded toward their course of study at the University of Manitoba.
• At the exchange participant’s request, the host institution will forward his/her results to the designated office at the home institution. Credits toward the student’s degree are to be awarded by the home institution, subject to faculty approval.

Student Fees

• Exchange students will pay normal UM tuition fees, based on their registered course load, to the home institution. Other compulsory student association fees will also be paid to the home institution unless exempted.
• The host institution will exempt exchange students from application fees.

The Summer Language Seminar provides practical language training in Ukrainian language, and an extensive exploration of contemporary Ukrainian culture. Organized in small groups according to level of language proficiency, students are given the maximum individual attention. Excursions are planned in Kyiv and neighbouring sites.

This four-week program is usually offered annually from May through July. Students are required to register for 6 credit hours of coursework. Canadians or landed immigrants studying full-time in Canada may be eligible for a partial grant from the Taras Shevchenko Foundation.

For information on travel fees, accommodation and other details, please contact the department study abroad advisor for Ukraine.