University of Mannheim Winter Academy Fact Sheet prepared by ACU International Updated 28 October 2013

About the University of Mannheim In 1955, the public Business School (Staatliche Hochschule) moved into the east wing of Mannheims baroque palace. The Business School used to be the Commerical College (Handelshochschule) which was founded in 1907. During WWII, the college was closed, but it reopened in 1946. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Humanities and Law School was established alongside Economics and Social Sciences. In 1967, the college was renamed the University of Mannhiem, and has experienced enormous growth since then. After an initial enrolment of 3,150 students in 1967, the University know boasts more than 10,000 students.
Adapted from http://www.uni-mannheim.de/1/english/university/profile/facts_history/index.html

About the Winter Academy The International Winter Academy is a German language and culture course that runs for 4 weeks in the ACU Summer break. The program is composed of intensive German language classes in the morning, followed by seminars in the afternoon, which will focus on German culture. This is a credit based program, and pending Course Coordinators approval, you may earn 10 ACU credit points (1 ACU unit) for the 4 week program. This program is best suited for students who have elective units available in their course ie, Arts or Business. If you do not have any electives to use for this program, please consult with your Course Coordinator about alternative units you may earn credit for. During the Winter Academy, you will also be guided by a group of German students (HUGOs). The HUGOs will take you on excursions and introduce you to the German culture over the 4 week program. While enrolled at the Winter Academy, you will be able to use all of the facilities offered by the University of Mannheim (library, sports program, etc).
Adapted from http://www.daf.uni-mannheim.de/en/winter_academy/

About Mannheim, Germany Mannheim is a city in southwestern Germany. With about 315,000 inhabitants, Mannheim is the second-largest city in the Bundesland of Baden-Wrttemberg, following the capital city of Stuttgart. Mannheim is located at the confluence of the River Rhine and the River Neckar in the northwestern corner of Baden-Wrttemberg. The Rhine separates Mannheim from the city of Ludwigshafen, just to the west of it in Rhineland-Palatinate. The border of Baden-Wrttemberg with the Bundesland of Hesse is just north of Mannheim, and Mannheim is just downstream along the Neckar from the city of Heidelberg. Mannheim is the largest city of the Rhine Neckar Area, a metropolitan area with about 2.4 million inhabitants. Mannheim is unusual among German cities in that the streets and avenues of Mannheim's central area are laid out in a grid pattern, just like most North American and Australian cities and towns. Because of this, the city's nickname is "die Quadratestadt" (the German word for "city of the Page 1 of 7

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squares"). One main route through the streets and avenues runs by a large 18th century palace, the Mannheim Palace. This former home of the rulers of the Palatinate now houses part of the University of Mannheim. The civic symbol of Mannheim is der Wasserturm (the water tower), an old tower that is located just east of the city's centre. Mannheim is also the location of both the start and the finish of Bertha Benz Memorial Route.

Mannheim

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannheim and Lonely Planet Maps

Dates of the program Thursday, 9 January Friday, 7 February 2014 Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for this program, you must:

have completed at least 1 year of study at ACU; have a cumulative GPA of 4.5 (or above); ensure that your Course Coordinator supports the overseas program and approves the unit that you will study overseas (if you are seeking credit); have enough units to come back for at least 1 final ACU unit (if you are applying for the OSHELP loan).

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Approximate costs associated with the program Item Furnished Accommodation with kitchen facilities Program Fee Airfare Food Personal Spending Miscellaneous Total (Approximate) Price 372.50 Euros 549 Euros (including an initial registration fee of 250 Euros) 1,862 Euros 200 Euros 150 Euros 100 Euros 3,161 Euros Price conversion to AUD (Approximate) $537 $789 $2,676 (average price based on 28/10/13 prices) $288 $216 $144 $4,544

Please note that this is an approximate cost based on exchange rates at 28/10/13, and has not taken into account receiving any financial assistance (Travel Grant or OS-HELP), or waiving the program fee. Financial Assistance ACU Travel Grant The ACU Travel Grant is available to students undertaking this program . This is a once only grant, and conditions apply. All eligibility criteria must be met in order to receive any funding. More information can be found on the ACU International website: http://students.acu.edu.au/student_life/study_abroad_and_exchange/costs_and_financial_suppo rt/. The ACU Travel Grant Guidelines can be found at: http://m.acu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/585583/Travel_Grant_Guidelines_2013_22.pdf OS-HELP OS-HELP is a loan available to eligible undergraduate students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place who want to undertake some of their study overseas. OS-HELP can be used for a range of expenses such as airfares, accommodation, and other travel or study expenses. Students may receive one loan per six-month study period and can access a total of two OS-HELP loans over their lifetime. Maximum amount a student can borrow for 1 period overseas: $6,250. Conditions apply. More information can be found on the Study Assist website: http://studyassist.gov.au/sites/studyassist/helppayingmyfees/pages/os-help-loans-and-studyoverseas.

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The 2014 ACU OS-HELP Guidelines can be found at: http://m.acu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/585582/2014_ACU_OS HELP_Policy_and_Guidelines.pdf Spaces Available 2 free places available. This means that the University of Mannheim has agreed to waive the 549 Euro program fee for 2 ACU students. The students who will receive the free places will be chosen by ACU International and the University of Mannheim, and will be advised of this shortly after the application deadline. To be considered for a free place, you must be seeking credit for the program. Note: The free place students will still be required to pay for the other associated costs of the program (accommodation, food, general spending, etc) ,and will be required to pay the associated ACU tuition fees for the program. There are a number of fee-paying places available as well. If you are not chosen to receive a free place, you may still attend the program whilst paying the 549 Euro program fee. If you pay the program fee, you will not pay ACU your tuition/fees for this study period. Application deadline Please submit your application and supporting documents by email to ACU International by 2pm (Sydney time), Monday, 11 November. Applications should be emailed to Amy Ryan at amy.ryan@acu.edu.au and Ccd to studyabroad@acu.edu.au. FAQs Can I go for the experience, that is, not earn credit? If you do not wish to, or are unable to earn credit for this program, you may still take part for the experience, but you may not be able to receive OS-HELP. What can I get credit for? This is something that you will need to negotiate with your Course Coordinator however, due to the nature of the program, ACU International advises that you seek credit for an elective unit. If you do not have any electives in your course, you should speak to your Course Coordinator about possibly getting credited for a specified unit. Your Course Coordinator may ask you to provide them with information about the units offered by Mannheim. Please advise your Course Coordinator to contact ACU International for further clarification. Do I need a study visa? As an Australian student, you will not be required to apply for the German student visa for this 4 week program. Page 4 of 7

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I am an International student can I apply? Yes, but please note the following: You must earn credit for this program. The program must not lengthen your CoE. You will need to research whether or not you require a visa from your home country.

More information Contact ACU International: studyabroad@acu.edu.au Winter Academy Website: http://www.daf.uni-mannheim.de/en/winter_academy/

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Application process for this program

1) Apply to ACU International by 11 November.

2) ACU International and Mannheim will assess your application.

3) You will be notified of the outcome (including fee status) by 12 November.

4) ACU International will forward your details to Mannheim.

5.1) You will need to register for the Mannheim program by 15 November (in order to secure housing).

5.2) ACU International will issue you with an offer letter.

6) ACU International will process your overseas enrolment and any financial aid payments in late December/early January.

7) You travel to Germany and take part in the 4 week program.

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Photos of the University

Source: Kate Reilly, ACU International

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