Study Abroad Programs

Contact Dr. Pfister at gpfister@umd.edu or call (301) 405-4106 for advice on study abroad opportunities within the Department of Germanic Studies. For further information on study abroad visit the official Office of International Programs website (301) 314-7746.

Germany

University of Tübingen:Language proficiency required for semester and year applicants.
The Tübingen summer program consists of the dual-degree program in Engineering and German. Engineering majors may spend six months studying the German language and completing an internship with an engineering company or working in university labs (spring semester).

Ruhr University of Bochum : European Culture and Community. Language proficiency required.

Gesamthochschule Kassel : Especially appropriate for students of business. Language proficiency requuired.

Gesamthochschule Kassel Intensive Summer Program : Five week intensive program in the German language and culture.

Official Maryland-in-Berlin program website

Exchanges in Germany official Study Abroad Website

Austria

University of Vienna : Language proficiency required.

Sweden

Uppsala University : Offers one undergraduate or graduate student the opportunity to study a number of fields. Courses taught in English. Applicant need not be proficient in the Swedish language.

Exchanges in Sweden official UMD Study Abroad website

Denmark

International Studies Program (DIS) : Students may choose from eight programs. Courses are taught in English by Danish faculty.

Denmark International Studies official UMD Study Abroad website