A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available. To apply please tick the respective box in the online form when applying for the International Winter University.

The standard program encompasses 9 credits (ECTS-credits): 3.0 credits for the language course,  4.0 credits for participation in the seminar and 2.0 extra credits for the Intercultural Competence Workshop.  Please note: You can attend only one of the academic modules for credit.

If you are a citizen of a country that is under a visa requirement to enter Germany, we will send you an invitation letter to facilitate the visa process after we've received your payment or your scholarship was confirmed. Many consulates accept the invitation letter as scanned copy. If not so, we will send you a hard copy by express mail.Please check the website of your German consulate for information which documents are required for your visa application. The visa process lasts several weeks - make sure you apply as early as possible!
Please keep the programme coordinator informed during the process.

Please, have all mail sent to the IWU-office, c/o your name. Example:

Hochschule Fulda. University of Applied Sciences
Hessen International Winter University (IWU)
c/o your first name, last name
Leipzigerstr. 123
D – 36037 Fulda
Germany

It's easiest if you have a debit or credit card with a PIN number to be used at all ATMs. Please note that in case you don't have a PIN number, you may have trouble paying with a credit card, as many smaller shops and restaurants don't accept credit cards. In any case, inform your credit card provider about your trip to Germany before your departure - otherwise the use of your card may be blocked. In case you need cash quickly during IWU, your family may send you a money order. Please ask at the IWU office for more information.

We don't recommend the use of travelers cheques. They are not accepted by any shops in Germany and even only very few banks will cash them.

During the IWU, you will have free access to email and internet in the computer rooms of the university. Internet access can not be guaranteed at the accommodation. The tutors can also help you to set up your own laptop computer for free use of Wi-Fi on campus.

There are several Laundry Services available in the city. 

Sheets and a few towels are provided at the accommodation unless you receive notification otherwise. It's usually a good idea to bring a few towels with you, however.

There are outlets in every room. The standard in Germany is 220 volts. You need to check if your appliances are suitable for that. You should also buy an adapter before you come to Germany.

We take out insurance for all IWU participants. It covers illnesses and accidents that occur during IWU, no payment is necessary from your side, except in some cases for medications. In case you get sick or hurt, please call the IWU team immediately through the emergency number. We will accompany you to a doctor or the hospital and notify your family at home. Pre-existing and psychological conditions are exempt. If you suffer from or expect any such problems, please get information from your insurance at home about the coverage abroad and bring a sufficient amount of your medication with you.