Strasbourg, France

Program Dates: May 31, 2010 - June 25, 2010

Program Costs: $2,083* for undergraduates and $2,842* for graduate students. Housing will be paid upon arrival in Stasbourg and will be either 300* euros or 400* euros/person.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2010

Application Process: In addition to completing the University of Memphis Study Abroad Application, applicants should also complete the Strasbourg application and bring 3 passport-size photos when turning in an application to the Study Abroad Office.

Program Description: The University of Memphis in conjunction with the Robert Schuman University's School of  Management in Strasbourg, France is offering the 2010 International Summer School program in the capital of Europe!

Eligibility and Space Available: Undergraduate or graduate students. Graduate students will be required to submit a term paper in addition to the coursework.

Courses: The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Memphis or from an accredited public or private university. All lectures will be held in English. Students will receive six  graduate or undergraduate credits from Robert Schuman University which can be transferred to the University of Memphis.
French Language (Beginner's and Intermediate level)
European Integration
Business in Europe

Field Trips: A variety of company visits will be organized once a week. Partner companies for these one-day corporate immersion visits include:
Smart France - Hambach, France
Mercedes Corporate Headquarters & Museum - Stuttgart, Germany
Mars Chocolat - Haguenau, France
Steelcase Worklab - Schiltigheim, France
The Kronenbourg Brewery - Strasbourg, France
Weberhaus - Rheinau-Linx, Germany
ADI (Alsace Development International) - Strasbourg, France
Wine and Production Industry - Alsace, France

In addition to the company visits, participants will visit the following European Institutions:
The European Parliament - Strasbourg, France
The Council of Europe - Strasbourg, France
The European Court of Human Rights - Strasbourg, France
The European central Bank or the Deutsche Bank - Frankfurt, Germany

Accommodation: The program fee does not include housing. The estimated cost of housing for the one month stay will be $500-$600. The host institution will assist students in making reservations at the Estudines Resid' Homes in downtown Strasbourg or at La Marne which is located close to the school.

Program Fees and Refund Policy: The program fee is $2,250**. The program fee includes tuition, some meals, some field trips, student ID card and application fee.The program fees do not include international travel, accommodations, visa fees, medical insurance or personal expenses. A non-refundable deposit of $350 is due by March 1, 2010 to secure your place. Please submit you payment to the Study Abroad Office located at 102 Brister Hall. If you are a U of M student, you can pay the deposit online here.

Fees with the exception of the deposit will be refunded in full if notification is received 90 days before the program start date. Withdrawals up to 45 days prior to the program will incur a charge of $500. Withdrawals up to 20 days before the program will incur a charge of 50% of the program fees. All other withdrawals within 20 days or less will incur a charge of 75% of the program fees. In addition to these fees any unrecoverable expenses will be billed to the student. Cancellations should be in writing and are only effective upon date of receipt of written notification. Should the University decide to cancel the program, there will be a full refund of all fees paid.

Scholarships: Scholarships for University of Memphis students are available through the Study Abroad Office, 102 Brister Hall phone: 678-4271. Applications may be obtained at that office or accessed online here.

Contact: For more information, please contact the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@memphis.edu / 901.678.2814 or visit the website.

*Price is subject to change.