Iowa State University
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Iowa State University, ISU for short, is a public university located in Ames, Iowa. Its official designation is Iowa State University of Science and Technology. Formerly the university was called Iowa State College of Agricultural and Mechanic Arts.
Iowa State is one of the 60 members of the Association of American Universities, an association of leading research universities devoted to maintaining a strong system of academic research and education.
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USA |
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City |
Ames |
| Founded | 1858 |
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Number of Students |
33241 (fall 2013) |
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Websites |
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Type of Agreement |
University partnership for students of Faculties 3, 4, and 6 |
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Who can apply? |
Master students; |
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Type of Stay |
Studies |
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Length of Stay |
One semester |
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Time of Stay |
Winter or summer semester |
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Number of Exchange Placements |
Varies from year to year; as a rule, about three to four places are avaliable to RWTH students. |
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Semester Dates |
1st Semester: August to December |
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Study Possibilities |
Courses of Study: |
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Course Offerings |
| Language Requirements |
At the time of application: Proof of English skills, documented by either a language or Abitur certificate with at least Level B1. This corresponds to five years of schooling with an Abitur after the 12th grade or six years of schooling and an Abitur after the 13th grade. After nomination by RWTH Aachen: TOEFL mindestens 71 IBT (with minimum scores of 17 in the Speaking and Writing sections), 530 PBT |
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| Submit application in the | International Office application portal |
| Application Deadline in the International Office |
You can find further information on the application portal website. |
| Tuition Fees | Tuition fees are waived |
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| Average Cost of Living | |
| Funding Possibilities |
BAföG for abroad
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| Accommodations |
Support from the partner university: Yes Information from the partner university: Department of Residence - Housing |
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| Health Insurance | Students are responsible for having sufficient insurance coverage. We highly recommend health insurance and private liability insurance for abroad. Some partner universities have particular requirements for insurance protection. Private liability insurance is strongly recommended. |
| Experience Reports | See the experience reports at MoveON |
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