Intensive English Program at Western Washington University
Would you like to improve your English and study in one of the most beautiful regions in the US? The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Western Washington University gives TU Dortmund University's students more confidence in the English language and even offers full scholarships for one quarter in the US.
The CEA accredited Intensive English Program (IEP) at the partner school Western Washington University is comprised of English language courses that prepare international students for studying in the US and improve one's general language level.
Read more about the experience in the program in the testimonials!
Who should apply to the program?
The program is best suited for bachelor students with a lower English level, up to about B1, but all students may apply. Especially the Zauchner scholarship is best suited to very motivated students with a lower level of English.
When does the program take place?
The intensive language classes (24 hours per week) are divided into 6 levels and last an entire quarter (approximately three months). The following quarters are available, and for those who can pay for the program on their own the application deadlines can be very late (application should be sent directly to the IEP team up to approximately 6 weeks before the program start):
- Fall Quarter: Mid-September until Early December
- Winter Quarter: Early January until Late March
- Spring Quarter: Early April until Mid-June
Scholarships
German and Austrian citizens can apply for the Joe and Anneliese Zauchner Intensive English Study Scholarship (includes a full tuition waiver, rent in the dormitory and 95x meals in the cafeteria).
Please note the earlier application deadlines for this program:
- Fall Quarter (Sep-Nov): Apply in March
- Winter Quarter (Jan-Mar): Apply in June/July
- Spring Quarter (Mar-Jun): Apply in September/October
Start the application early: You will need to complete a free three-hour online language assessment before the application deadline (can be taken over several days). Also, you will need two letters of recommendation.
All students who do not receive or are not eligible for the Zauchner scholarship may apply for a PROMOS scholarship from TU Dortmund University (funded by the BMBF/DAAD).
Scholarship Amount
Each quarter we can give one scholarship. The amount depends on whether or not you receive AuslandsBAföG for the IEP:
- Students without AuslandsBAföG: 2,625 EUR (2024)
Stipend for living expenses 450 EUR/month for 3 months + travel stipend 1,275 EUR
Denial notice from the Studierendenwerk Hamburg (for AuslandsBAföG) necessary - Students with AuslandsBAföG: 1,350 EUR (2024)
Stipend for living expenses 450 EUR/month for 3 months
Your Tasks as a Scholarship Recipient
Show us your everyday (campus) life and share parts of your life with us while you are abroad! Use the hashtag #TUstoryteller and #tustoriesfromabroad in your own posts and link to our Instagram Account tudo_international!
In addition to the activities of your own social media accounts, we will ask you to provide content for tudo_international and to write about your experiences in Bellingham as a Study Abroad Storyteller.
Application Deadline
Apply up to four months before the start of the program. Applicants will be notified within a month of the deadline. If you miss the deadline you may still apply, and if the scholarship is still available, we may be able to award it to you.
Application Documents
- online application form
- Statement of Purpose (German or English)
- CV/resumé
- Admission letter for the IEP (can be sent later)
- Transcripts of records
- Confirmation of your GPA ("Notendurchschnitt") from the Examinations Office
Typically we expect a GPA of at least 2.5. - Current Certificate of Enrollment
- Letter from AuslandsBAföG (can be sent later)
Send the complete application to the International Office (going-abroad(at)tu-dortmund.de) via e-mail.
TU Dortmund University students receive 10% reduction of the program fees. If at least four fee-paying students participate at the same time, the fees will be reduced by 15%.
Check to see if you could receive AuslandsBAföG for this program (especially students studying to become English teachers or students with open elective courses).
Please confirm video activation.
After activation, cookies will be set and data is sent to YouTube (Google).
To the Google Privacy Policy
Please confirm video activation.
After activation, cookies will be set and data is sent to YouTube (Google).
To the Google Privacy Policy
Contact
E-mail Inquiries
General inquiries: going-abroad @tu-dortmund.de
Erasmus+ study abroad: erasmus-outgoings @tu-dortmund.de
Office Hours
(Only) Erasmus+ Study Abroad:
Office hours via telephone/zoom: by prior arrangement
Tel.: 0231 755-6247
Office hours in presence: only with appointment
Tue 9:00-12:00
General Inquiries - Outgoings (Studies/Internships/Short Programs):
No Office Hours: Please note that the office hours will not take place for three weeks beginning 1.10. Afterwards they will only take place 1x/week until the end of the winter semester. If you have any questions we suggest that you take advantage of the office hours in September (see below).
Office hours (through 30.9.) via telephone/Skype/Zoom: without appointment, open
Tel.: 0231 755-4728 / Skype: laura-hope
Mon 13:00-15:30
Tue 9:00-11:30
Wed 13:00-15:30
Office hours (through 30.9.) in presence: only with an appointment
Wed 9:00-11:30