University of Tubingen Winter School
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With its traditional yet dynamic setting, the T-IES short-term programs at the University of T眉bingen offer you a unique opportunity to experience Europe up close! Do not just听learn听about European societies -听experience听Europe up close with a choice between three different Study Tracks. Class sessions are highly interactive and intercultural, combining traditional and innovative teaching styles, including field trips and field research conducted by you.
Field of Study
- European Culture
- European Rights
- Human Rights
- International relations
- Politics
- Religious Studies
For more detailed information about these courses, go to the
Students are required to complete all courses from either Track A, Track B or Track C, a German language course and an intercultural workshop during this experience. Field trips are a mandatory component of the course.
Credit Equivalent听
6 ECTS听= 2 UQ听Units. Maximum of 2 UQ听Units upon successful completion of experience (pending UQ faculty approval). Students will not receive credit for the German Language course.听
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority, we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the听听for important visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the听UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria听and any additional eligibility criteria set by
Apply early, as participant numbers are capped per Study Track.
If you intend to undertake your experience for credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to Global Experiences at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note, however, that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
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Cost
The participation mode for this experience is听Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition听directly to the host.听The program fee will be approximately $3,208.00 AUD and includes the following;
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Study TripsSTP听
- Social Activities
- Public Transportation ticket
You will pay all associated program fees directly to the host.听听More information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the.听
Accommodation听
Accommodation in a guest house, with a host family, in a student-shared flat, or in a student dorm is provided as part of the program fee. More accommodation information can be found on the
Funding
Global Experiences Grant
When you submit your application for an听experience, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the鈥�Short-Term Experiences Funding鈥痯age for details.听
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
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听听Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2026
Host: 10 December 2026
Program Dates
Start: 4 January 2027
End: 29 January 2027
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Tubingen, Germany (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can apply as Not-for-credit only.
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.听
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can鈥檛 be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months听before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than听3 months听before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the听听for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
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Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and听attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.鈥�