October 30, 2025

Study Abroad Programs: Germanic Languages, Literature

Studying Germanic Languages and Literature abroad offers students an opportunity to immerse themselves in the language and culture of German-speaking countries while enhancing their academic skills. Programs typically involve intensive language instruction and may include literature courses focused on authors and works from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Students may also have the chance to participate in cultural excursions, attend concerts and plays, and engage with locals through homestays or language exchange programs.

Programs in this field may be available at a variety of universities and institutions throughout Germany and Austria, with options ranging from short-term summer programs to full-year programs. Students may also be able to take advantage of scholarships and financial aid to help fund their studies abroad. Those who participate in these programs often return home with improved language proficiency, a deeper understanding of the Germanic culture, and a new perspective on their academic studies. Reviews from past participants can help future students choose a program that fits their academic and personal goals, making studying Germanic Languages and Literature abroad a valuable experience for any student looking to broaden their horizons.

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Subcategories for Germanic Languages, Literature

German Language, Literature 52 programs
Scandinavian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 9 programs
Dutch/Flemish Language, Literature 5 programs
Norwegian Language, Literature 5 programs
Danish Language and Literature 4 programs
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Germanic Languages, Literature - Featured Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Salzburg - Salzburg College
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Salzburg - Salzburg College

A major objective of the Salzburg College program is the integration of classroom study and on-site experience. Small classes held in English and a dedicated faculty enhan...

4.8

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Maynooth - Maynooth University
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Maynooth - Maynooth University

Maynooth University is Ireland’s fastest growing university with over 11,000 students from more than 90 countries. MU is located on the fringes of Dublin in the quaint tow...

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0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Galway - National University of Ireland
College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS): Galway - National University of Ireland

Galway, with a population of 62,000, is the ideal European university town. A significant number of Galway’s population is made up of current or former college students; t...

3.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Achievement Study Abroad - Two Countries, One Amazing Program!
Achievement Study Abroad - Two Countries, One Amazing Program!

AKA The I-Want-It-All Program Option. This option has everything you need. Because we know acquiring German skills and adjusting to the European way of life takes time an...

5.0

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Achievement Study Abroad: Semester or year in the Heart of Germany.
Achievement Study Abroad: Semester or year in the Heart of Germany.

AKA the Nuts-and-Bolts Program Option. Arrive in picturesque Marburg for orientation, just before the semester starts and be participating in University of Marburg's class...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Achievement Study Abroad: Summer in Vienna, Austria Programs
Achievement Study Abroad: Summer in Vienna, Austria Programs

Spend July in Vienna, Austria, getting your German up to par and learning about this amazing city on the Danube.July doesn't work for you? Reach out to us at contact@achi...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IPSL Global Engagement in Germany: German Language and Culture
IPSL Global Engagement in Germany: German Language and Culture
Berlin, Germany: Frankfurt, Germany: Hamburg, Germany plus 2 other locations

"Übung macht den Meister"*Explore Germany with IPSL: Study in Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich—or all four! Combine language classes with weekly cultural activities and ...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Understand Iceland: Viking Visions in West Iceland
Understand Iceland: Viking Visions in West Iceland

Icelandic Sagas, Vikings and Medieval studies Study Medieval manuscripts, the Icelandic Sagas, Viking Settlement, Icelandic history and language. A study abroad program t...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IPSL Your Passport to the World: Learn a Language Online
IPSL Your Passport to the World: Learn a Language Online

Earn college credit while learning a language from anywhere in the world! Turn your passion for language and culture into academic credit—without leaving home. With IPSL's...

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Study Abroad Reviews for Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg: International Summer School
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg: International Summer School

Would you like to spend the summer in Germany, meet nice people and at the same time improve and expand your knowledge of the German language? Then you are exactly right w...

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