October 30, 2025

Study Abroad Programs: German Studies

German Studies is a fascinating subject that encompasses the language, culture, history, and politics of Germany. Studying German in Germany allows students to immerse themselves in the language and culture, and gain a deeper understanding of the country's history and society. Programs that offer German Studies typically provide courses in language, literature, history, culture, and politics, and may include opportunities for internships, cultural excursions, and independent research.

Students in German Studies programs can expect to gain proficiency in the German language, develop a deeper appreciation for German literature and culture, and learn about the history and politics of Germany. These programs are typically offered at the university level and are designed for American university students who are interested in studying abroad.

Students who choose to study German in Germany have a unique opportunity to experience German culture firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of the language and society. German Studies programs offer a wide range of courses that cover topics such as literature, history, culture, and politics, and may include opportunities for internships, cultural excursions, and independent research. By participating in these programs, students can enhance their language skills, broaden their knowledge of German culture, and develop a deeper understanding of the country's history and society.

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Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Mainz
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Mainz

The Middlebury C.V. Starr School in Germany provides students with the opportunity to experience one of two diverse sites. By studying and living alongside their German pe...

4.1

11 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Berlin
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Berlin

Founded in 1959, the Middlebury C.V. Starr School in Germany provides students with the opportunity to experience one of two diverse sites. By studying and living alongsid...

3.4

11 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Potsdam
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Potsdam

Throughout the centuries, Potsdam has played an important role in German history for about 1000 years. Residence of Prussian kings, it’s the place where Hitler’s governmen...

4.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Hampden-Sydney College: The Münster Summer Program
Hampden-Sydney College: The Münster Summer Program

The Münster Summer Program has sent more than a thousand students to Germany since 1971. In Münster, students can either finish their language requirement abroad or fulfil...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for EF - LEARN A LANGUAGE ABROAD
EF - LEARN A LANGUAGE ABROAD
Barcelona, Spain: Beijing, China: Berlin, Germany plus 9 other locations

See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future. Start any Monday and study from two weeks to a whole year.1...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for KIIS: Berlin - Experience Berlin (Summer)
KIIS: Berlin - Experience Berlin (Summer)

Based in Berlin's vibrant and centrally located Prenzlauer Berg district, the KIIS German Culture summer program affords participants a unique chance to explore Germany's ...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for USAC Germany: Lüneburg - German Language, European and Sustainability/Environmental Studies
USAC Germany: Lüneburg - German Language, European and Sustainability/Environmental Studies

The Lüneburg program is ideal for students interested in learning the German language and focusing on European Studies—specifically Germany’s role within the European Unio...

4.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Wayne State University: Junior Year in Munich
Wayne State University: Junior Year in Munich

One Semester or Academic Year programs at Ludwig Maximilians Universität München (LMU Munich). Full Immersion, Full Curriculum, Internships, Research, Scholarships availab...

4.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Heidelberg University: Heidelberg - American Junior Year Program
Heidelberg University: Heidelberg - American Junior Year Program

During your studies at the Universität Heidelberg - Germany's oldest university - you will develop a more independent and self-reliant attitude towards learning. You will ...

4.0

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for AIFS: Salzburg - University of Salzburg
AIFS: Salzburg - University of Salzburg

Spend a semester, summer session or academic year in the charming, peaceful city of Salzburg, Austria, studying at the University of Salzburg. Courses are taught in Englis...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Nazareth College: Berlin - Nazareth-in-Berlin
Nazareth College: Berlin - Nazareth-in-Berlin

Nazareth-in-Berlin is open to all undergraduate students, as well as students from other colleges and universities. The program includes humanities courses, a professional...

5.0

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for KIIS: Regensburg - Experience Regensburg (Spring Semester)
KIIS: Regensburg - Experience Regensburg (Spring Semester)

Since 2002, the KIIS Spring Semester program in Regensburg has provided an ideal setting for students to experience German language, culture, and history. Situated on the...

4.0

2 reviews