Program Overview
Programs are pending final confirmation by the host program/host university and the ability for students to travel to and enter their host country. Travel restrictions will be monitored and the program status will be communicated to applicants during the application process Bamberg University is located in Bamberg, Germany, and is one of SRU's exchange partners.
Please visit the incoming exchange info page to access the following information:
1) Academic calendar (SRU students can only participate in the SOMMER Semester due to their academic calendar)
2) Continuously updated lists of courses taught in English as well as our course offer in German as a foreign language.
3) ECTS credits guide with course descriptions (Social Sciences, Business and Economics) (Link under heading “Courses in English” at https://www.uni-bamberg.de/en/studies/exchange-students-eg-erasmus/what-can-i-study/)
4) Our WIAI-Module Handbook with course descriptions for the Faculty of Information Systems and Applied Computer Science (Link under heading “Courses in English” at https://www.uni-bamberg.de/en/studies/exchange-students-eg-erasmus/what-can-i-study/)
There are also a few video clips online which give you a lovely idea of what the city of Bamberg looks like (Video 1 and 2), what previous exchange students thought about their stay with us (Video 3 and Video collection 4)
Video 1 © Tourist Office Bamberg
Video 2 © Antenne Bayern (Bavarian radio station)
Video 3 © Natalie Hungate (former exchange student from the University of South Carolina)
Videos 4 @ Sowi international (social media project by international students at our Faculty of Social Sciences, Business and Economics)
Program Requirements
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to study abroad, however, some SRU international partner institutions may require a higher GPA
- There is no class level requirement for study abroad at SRU
- Disciplinary files will be requested from the Office of Student Conduct, for each applicant, and will be taken into consideration during the review process.
- Please make sure to check with the Financial Aid (if applicable) for academic and other requirements that pertain to potentially receiving aid during your study abroad experience.
Academic Information
Please visit HERE for more information on areas of study at Bamberg University. This is a spring semester (Summer semester in Germany) or academic year program only due to the academic calendar/schedule at Bamberg University. This program is perfect for the following majors: Business, Information Systems & Applied Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. German language proficiency is not required as many of their classes in the above listed majors are taught in English.
Accommodation and Meals
To learn more about accommodation options,
click here. The International Office offers housing in several student dormitories. Average Cost of Living avg. €700 per month total (incl. rent)
For general safety and security information for students abroad visit
U.S. Students Abroad.
For information regarding vaccines and medicines visit
the CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.
To learn more about international travel in this country,
click here.