srh university heidelberg

Exchange Program

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Program Description

At our University, you can choose from over 40 innovative degree programmes in the areas of computer science, business administration, engineering and architecture. As one of the oldest and largest private universities in Germany, we are part of a strong network of eight universities in all. Six SRH universities of applied sciences in Germany – in Berlin, Fürth, Gera, Heidelberg, North Rhine-Westphalia and Riedlingen. View the Heidelberg campus here. 

We continually take the time to work with you personally to help you reach your goals. We employ our proven CORE Principle to structure all study goals and exam formats, as well as learning and teaching methods, to make studying enjoyable and help you achieve the best possible outcome in your studies. In doing so, our university received the Genius Loci Award for Excellence in Teaching from Stifterverband and the Volkswagen Foundation in 2018.

 
Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term Nomination Deadline  Application Deadline  
Fall, Spring, or Academic Year TBD TBD  

 

Information Sheet

Open to Business and Engineering
Language of Instruction English
Level of Study Undergraduate
Credit Offered FAU credits

 

ACADEMICS:

The academic year at SRH University Heidelberg is divided into eight 5-week blocks. In each block 8 ECTS, at the most, may be taken. Exams take place at the end of each 5-week block.  Students can view SRH Heidelberg Business course offerings here and can view the SRH Heidelberg Engineering course offerings here.  

Students can find course descriptions and syllabi for SRH Heidelberg Business courses here.

Please note that course offerings are subject to change based on term and year. Education Abroad cannot guarantee that the courses shown will be available for the term/year you study abroad. 

Students participating on an exchange program will be taking courses at the host university. Students need to work with Education Abroad and their academic advisor to see if courses abroad are equivalent to FAU courses and how those FAU equivalencies are degree applicable. Education Abroad has created a blanket equivalency database for courses offered at AAU and their FAU equivalencies here . 

Program Eligibility & Requirements

  • Must have a 2.5 overall GPA for undergraduate students at the time of application
  • Must be in good academic standing at the time of application
  • Only open to degree-seeking FAU students
  • See Policies & Procedures page for more information

 

Education Abroad Advisor: 

Brendan Richardson, Associate Director
Phone number: 561-297-3227
Email: brichardson@fau.edu 

Schedule an appointment: Navigate

 

Travel Documentation

Important notice! Passport processing times have changed. Review up-to-date details HERE.

Routine processing times can take 10-13 weeks, and expedited applications in 7-9 weeks. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time. 

A valid passport is required for all international travel. If you are traveling anywhere abroad, you need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.

Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the Country Information to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling.  

If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the Travel.State.Gov website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit U.S. Embassy.gov.

Location

Heidelberg was officially founded in the 11th century. It is part of the Baden-Wurttemberg state of Germany. Baden-Wurttemberg is the 3rd largest state in Germany, which borders France and Switzerland. Baden-Wurttemberg is home to many industries and tourism attractions (as it is covered in 40% of forests!) See more of Heidelberg here. 

Housing

There are several dorms on campus, furnished with a bed, mattress, desk, chair, bookshelf, and wardrobe. Some have private bathrooms and some have shared kitchens. The apartments are centrally located in a quiet neighbourhood. There is a wide range of sports activities and health services directly on the SRH campus, as well as shops and bus / tram stops within walking distance. The river Neckar is only a few minutes‘ walk away, and the romantic city centre of historic Heidelberg is a mere ten minutes bike-ride.

 

castle  
 housing      campus

 

Funding opportunities 

Financial Aid and Scholarship Information 

  • Students participating on may use eligible financial aid
  • Bright Futures and Florida Prepaid are eligible for an exchange program
    • Please reach out to Jolla Molinar, jmolinar@fau.edu, for assistance with financial aid and Bright Futures
    • Please reach out to Tuition & Billing Services, webcontroller@fau.edu, for assistance with Florida Prepaid
  • Program participants are eligible to apply for the FAU Education Abroad Scholarship amongst other nationally recognized scholarships
  • See additional scholarship and funding information here
  • Note that financial aid will not be disbursed to your student account until 2-3 weeks after the FAU drop/add period of the semester you are studying abroad

 

budgetary items

These are items to consider to budget for your study abroad program: 

FAU Tuition: 

FAU Tuition Calculator - please use the tuition calculator to determine tuition 

Housing: 

267 Euro to 709 Euro depending on the accommodation (all SRH Heidelberg housing requires a 1,200 Euro deposit)

Out of pocket expenses:

  • $200 administrative fee due at time of application
  • International flight
  • Personal spending
  • Visa expenses 
  • German health insurance
  • International health insurance

Health, Safety and Travel Documentation

All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and virtual link  the semester before your program. 

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips. 

International Health and Travel Insurance

All FAU students participating on an exchange program will need to register in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. You can view the policy here. 

Resources

  1. Reduced risk of denied entry if a country requires vaccination for entry
  2. Reduced risk of having to get vaccinated abroad if it becomes mandatory in the country of study
  3. Reduced risk of denied acceptance to one of our foreign universities
  4. Reduced risk of denied acceptance into campus housing or host accommodations abroad
  5. Reduced risk of spreading COVID-19 and its variants to other parts of the world, including the communities where we have programs
  6. Reduced risk of contracting COVID-19 while abroad, which could lead to missed classes and excursions, mandatory quarantine or isolation, and other disruptions to the program
  7. Increases student access to local events, services, and travel while abroad
  8. Provides more flexibility in planning study abroad extracurricular activities, including excursions
  9. The WHO and U.S. CDC agree that the vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness and helps prevent the spread of COVID-19
  10. Alongside our other prevention measures, the vaccine significantly increases protection for FAU faculty, staff, students, and international partners

Regarding increased access because of being vaccinated, please be aware that businesses and services may legally restrict access to exclude unvaccinated individuals. Local ordinances may allow the same. In such cases, FAU won’t be able to intervene or advocate on your behalf.