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Partner Information
General
Location:Heidelberg, State of Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Official name: Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg (RKUH)
Partnership Type:Subject owned (English Literature)
Who can participate:English Literature students only
Competitiveness / Popularity:Medium
Entry requirements:Minimum 55% average
Language of tuition:Standard Language of tuition is German, but modules taught in English are available.
Practical
Semester dates (approximate):Semester 1: October – March
Semester 2: April – September
Academic / module information:RKUH Exchange Student Guide (see academic information section)
RKUH’s Online Subject Search list
Accommodation:RKUH’s Getting Started webpage (see Arranging Accommodation section).
Additional needs information:RKUH Disability Information website
Approximate Carbon footprint:Estimated 0.24 tonnes of CO2e (LHR to FRA return) (using Carbon Footprint)
FCDO country link:See GOV UK Germany travel advice webpage
Finance
Suggested living costs: See RKUH Cost of Living webpage
Potential additional costs:A visa and residence permit might be required to study in Germany.
(see also RKUH website – resident section and Immigration webpage)
Insurance is required
NB – Eligible students might be able to recoup some costs through Student Finance.
Tuition fees: See Study Abroad webpage
Bursaries:See Study Abroad webpage
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