Gesamthochschule Kassel

Students at the University of Maryland are eligible to apply to study for a year at the Gesamthochschule Kassel in Germany. Exchange students are enrolled as full-time students at Kassel, so applicants are expected to be self-sufficient and highly motivated. As the University of Maryland does not maintain a permanent faculty presence in Germany, students handle their academic and personal lives quite independently. As a result, exchange students have a unique opportunity to truly assimilate into the German culture.

In order to qualify for the program, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in German and must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. The Kassel exchange is designed primarily for students in liberal arts or education, so preference will be given to students in these disciplines. Students must be willing to study abroad for a year.

Kassel, located in the heart of Germany, is an attractive city on the banks of the river Fulda. Home to the Brothers Grimm and the largest Rembrandt collection in Germany, the city boasts a rich cultural heritage, as well as an extensive network of parks and woodlands. The nearby North Hesse mountain range provides opportunities for hiking, skiing and relaxation at the many spas in the area.