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Schiller International University, Heidelberg

Schiller International University, Bergstrabe 106, 69121 Heidelberg, Germany
4.05 / 5 based on 54 reviews.
Description:
Schiller International University (SIU) offers students the opportunity to pursue both undergraduate and graduate studies in English, the language of international business and politics. Our campuses are in the United States and Europe: Dunedin, Florida; London; Paris and Strasbourg; Heidelberg; Madrid; and Engelberg and Leysin.

Easy transfer between 8 campuses in 6 countries
Full-time and part-time programs, weekend and evening classes
Small classes
Our students: from more than 100 countries, yet one language " English
Our executive students: professionals who have chosen us for earning an MBA
Our Heidelberg campus: an island of learning in a vibrant city
Continued success for over 30 years


Reviews
International Partners
Programmes
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84% of students recommend
54 reviews
Housing
3.9/5
 All experiences (54)
Student life
4.6/5
 5 stars (18)
Academic
4.0/5
 4 stars (24)
Languages
4.2/5
 3 stars (12)
Expenses
3.6/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“My university experience was excellent!” Read Review
yellowno3, United States

4 4-star reviews of Schiller International University, Heidelberg

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Review by Jill, Schiller International University, Dunedin, United States
International Relations, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Classes are right downstairs. international atmosphere.
Personal comments:
The accommodations were sparse, but the atmosphere was incredible! Thirty people lived on my floor, representing maybe twenty countries! We had a wonderful time!
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
none
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Was learning German a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my German
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
Personal comments:
I found it difficult to learn German. Most Germans speak excellent English, and my studies were all in English. I was only able to take one semester of German due to time/money constraints. Schiller graduates must achieve at least an intermediate level in a foreign language, and I had already chosen Spanish due to previous studies. If you make an effort to study and practice, you can learn it. I was too involved with my English-speaking fellow students.
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
Europe is more expensive than the small, US town where I come from.
Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
No real surprises, except the desire to take a trip every weekend to somewhere nearby. It is very convenient to travel from Heidelberg, and there are endless attractive and accessible opportunities.
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
no
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Costs can be prohibitive. Could benefit from student organizations-clubs, etc.



FINAL COMMENTS

My university experience was excellent!
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