• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• Summer Program on the EU with IES Abroad
• EU Center in Freiburg
• Typical enrollment: 15-25 students from U.S. colleges and universities

• IES Abroad "European Union" Summer program*
• Orientation includes basic German language instruction
• European Union Studies Integrative Seminar (POLS-Y 3500) (4cr)
• Students select one additional, EU-related course
• Program incorporates 14 days of field study trips throughout Europe 

Course Load

• 7 IU credits
• Program requires enrollment in:
  • EU Studies Integrative Seminar (POLS-Y 350) (4cr) PLUS
  • EU-US Relations: A Multi-Dimensional Partnership (POLS-OS 100) (3cr) OR
  • European Union Policies in Practice (POLS-OS 100) (3cr)

* -OS 100 is the default designation to identify overseas study recorded as 100-level undistributed credit that can count in total hours toward graduation and may be able to satisfy major, minor, or distributional requirements with the approval of participant's school or the department.

*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors IES Abroad program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all IES Abroad tracks/offerings. Please contact Overseas Study for clarification.

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• Residence hall accommodation in single or double room in co-ed suite shared with German and international students
• Single studio apartment (spots are limited and may include additional fees)

You may apply if you:

• are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college
• are taking (or have completed) at least one course in international politics or post-WWII European history
• have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA

Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of the Office of Overseas Study. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Summer 2023

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
• IES Abroad Merit-based, Diversity Scholarships, Legacy Scholarships and Disability Grants available.

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.