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Exchange participants are required to take a full-time course load (at least 12 Temple credits) while abroad and will earn transfer credit.

Language of Instruction

German

Students are strongly encouraged to attend a four-week intensive language program offered by the Goethe Institute in Hamburg prior to the start of classes.

Course Load

The equivalent of 12-18 credits (approximately 20-30 ECTS credits).

Best for Academic Fields

German language majors or minors.

Course Offerings

Temple students studying at the University of Hamburg can take classes in German in any of the following subjects:

  • Anthropology
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English Language
  • Literature & Culture
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • History
  • Journalism
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Exchange students typically also take German as a Foreign Language coursework to improve their German language skills while abroad.

View courses in German at Hamburg.

 

Assessments/Exams

Please note that there are typically fewer assessments (both formative and summative), and often less classroom contact time, at host universities than you might be used to in the U.S. With more weight placed on fewer assignments and cumulative exams, you should expect to approach your learning with more independence. 

Course Approvals Process

If you are accepted to your program, you will submit your planned courses for approval through Temple's External and Exchange Course Approval Process. Completion of the approval process will allow you to maintain full-time enrollment status, apply eligible financial aid to your program, and transfer credits earned abroad back to Temple.

View more details about the course approvals process.

Transferring credits back to Temple

Temple will accept approved courses with a passing grade equivalent to a C or better. After Temple receives an official transcript from your host institution, our team will evaluate the transcript for approved courses and determine credit equivalencies. We will post qualifying courses and equivalent credits to your transcript at that time. Your Temple GPA will not be affected by grades earned on an exchange; however, keep in mind that graduate schools will typically request all of your transcripts. Learn more about Temple's transfer credit policy.

Hamburg University Grading Scale

The University of Hamburg uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) to articulate credits on its transcripts.

Hamburg Grade Grade Description Temple Equivalent
1-1.5 Sehr Gut (Very Good) A
1.6-2.5 Gut (Good) A
2.6-3.5 Befriedigend (Satisfactory) B
3.6-4.0 Ausreichend (Sufficient) C
4.1-6 Nicht Ausreichend (Insufficient) F

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