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George Mason University: Germany: Neuroscience and Technology (Education Abroad Programs Program) Print  Save 
  • Locations: Berlin, Germany; Fairfax, United States; Frankfurt, Germany; Munich, Germany
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: CLICK TO VISIT
  • Restrictions: UVA applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 01-APR-2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is for UVA’s application. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 3rd year, 4th year Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.75
Click here for a definition of this term Language Requirement: none Housing: With program group
Language Courses Offered: No Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Transfer Credit Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Faculty led
Click here for a definition of this term Tuition Payments Made To: Host Institution Click here for a definition of this term Advising Appointment Required: No
Click here for a definition of this term Education Abroad Advisor: Annia Dowell-Wiltshire Click here for a definition of this term Application Fee: Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Administrative Fee: Yes Click here for a definition of this term Subject Area: Biology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Psychology
Program Description:
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Program Overview

The World Economic Forum ranks Germany as the most innovative country in the world.  The best of German science, culture, and history awaits you in this four-week course that highlights visits to world-renown universities and research institutes. You will be able to apply what you learned in your STEM courses to real-world applications. You'll be able to discuss the hottest Neuroscience and Technology research by speaking (in English) with the scientists themselves during these personal tours. We will visit ancient castles such as where Hildegard von Bingen devised medicines in the 1100s and learn about the history of innovation including Gutenberg's first printed book from the 1450s. We will explore the cultural differences and similarities between living and "doing science" in Europe vs North America. We will prepare our STEM students for each visit with Mason faculty-led reviews and visit previews. The program satisfies both Global Understanding (pending approval) and Synthesis core requirements, and requires four days of on-campus orientation prior to departure.

Program Highlights

  • Visit world-renowned universities and research institutes, learn about the hottest research and chat directly with the scientists.
  • Learn the significance of sites of beauty and cultural and  historical significance in Frankfurt, Berlin, and Munich.
  • Synthesize knowledge from Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and Math courses and see it in real-world applications.

Academics

Students will select two George Mason courses from the following list for 6 credits. (Note: George Mason mnemonics and numbers are listed below. UVA course equivalencies will be assigned through the Transfer Credit Approval Form found in your UVA Education Abroad application.)
  • INTS 399: Study Abroad (3 credits)
  • NEUR 461: Special Topics in Neuroscience (3 credits)
  • NEUR 473 Current Neuroscience Research in Germany (3 credits)
  • BIOL 417: Selected Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology (3 credits)
  • BENG 499: Special Topics in Bioengineering (3 credits)
  • PSYC 461: Special Topics (3 credits)
  • NEUR 355: Cross Cultural Studies in Scientific Inquiry (3 credits)

UVA Academic Director

Dr. Gwendolyn "Wendy" Lewis: gml3eu@virginia.edu
As a neurobiologist and scholar, Gwendolyn “Wendy” Lewis is interested in the design of high-impact educational experiences for undergraduates in neuroscience. Specifically, she is interested in how laboratory courses can be used to develop undergraduate research skills. Her work in course and curriculum development has been presented at the Society for Neuroscience and the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience annual meetings and published in the Journal for Undergraduate Neuroscience Education.

Find information about eligibility, costs, itinerary, the application, and more, on George Mason's website.