University of Bonn ／ ボン大学 ／ Universität Bonn
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| Number of students | 2 *Updated August 29, 2023 |
| Eligibility | Students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program |
| Period of study | October - July |
| Location | Poppelsdorfer Allee 102, D-53115 Bonn, Germany |
| University profile | The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (University of Bonn) was founded in 1818. With a student body of about 37,000, the University is one of Germany's largest academic institutions and with about 4,800 foreign students from all over the world also one of the most internationally oriented ones. A wide range of course offerings, an outstanding reputation in teaching and research and a unique location make the University an especially attractive place to study. The former Federal Capital of Germany, is located next to the Rhine and is a center for the Rhineland's way of life, art and culture. Bonn is also host to many international organisations, and with its 19 UN agencies it is Germany's UN city. Furthermore, it is the birthplace of Beethoven, has a beautiful historic town center with a daily open market and numerous museums as well as events of significance and cultural interest are available. The city also celebrated the 200th anniversary of its founding as a Roman settlement in 1989. |
| Undergraduate programs open to exchange students | All faculties except below |
| Undergraduate programs NOT open to exchange students | Medicine, Dentistry |
| Graduate programs open to exchange students | Exchange students can apply for courses in Graduate Schools. A decision on admission is made on a case by case basis in communication with the respective departments and will depend on the student's academic standing. There are a number of international graduate programs (also taught in English) at Bonn. |
| Graduate programs NOT open to exchange students | ------ |
| Minimum GPA (UG) | 3.0 |
| Minimum GPA (G) | 3.0 |
| Minimum language proficiency (UG) | ・Students who wish to take classes in German: B2 ・Students who wish to take classes in English: TOEFL iBT 85 or IELTS 6.0* *For undergraduate courses, the majority of lectures are taught in German and there is very limited number of courses in English. |
| Minimum language proficiency (G) | Same as above. |
| Academic calendar | WINTER SEMESTER: 4-week Orientation: Beginning in early-September Classes begin: Early October Classes end: Early February SUMMER SEMESTER: Classes begin: Early April Classes end: Late July |
| Important university website for exchange students | https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/visiting-and-exchange-students/global-exchange-program |
| Scholarship information |
A scholarship might be available. |
| Dormitory information | University dorms are available. Private housing is not recommended since it is generally too expensive and hard to find. |
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▪地域としてはなまりが少なく、また比較的小さな都市ではあるが学生の街として有名であり、旧西ドイツの首都であったという点で政治的にも重要な都市であるボンを選択した。 |
