Study Abroad in Freiburg
The Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics is pleased to offer an exciting summer study abroad program at the Goethe Institute in Freiburg, Germany.
Freiburg
Freiburg, Germany, is a picturesque university city nestled at the edge of the Black Forest. Known for its eco-friendly lifestyle, vibrant student life and rich history, Freiburg offers an ideal environment for studying abroad. Its mix of cutting-edge research institutions, medieval architecture and outdoor activities—like hiking and cycling—creates a perfect balance between academic rigor and leisure. With its sunny climate and proximity to France and Switzerland, Freiburg is a gateway to exploring Europe while experiencing a quintessentially German cultural and academic experience.
The Goethe Institute
With 159 institutes worldwide, the is a world-class German language school that is largely financed by the German government. Teaching more than 246,000 global learners a year, participants will meet other students from all over the world who come to the Goethe Institute to learn German.
Program Details
Program Dates
- May 4–24, 2025
- June 1–25, 2025
- July 6–26, 2025
- August 3–23, 2025
Students will receive German language transfer credit. Students are placed at the appropriate level for their language abilities. All classes are taught exclusively in German by a native speaker.
Prior to arriving at the Goethe Institute, students will be given a placement test to determine which course level they will enroll in. Upon arrival to campus, students will receive their housing and room assignments. No classes are held on arrival day.
Students will engage in cultural program offerings at the Goethe Institute, which include a day to Switzerland or France and a guided tour of Freiburg.
Accommodation
Students will live in a Goethe Institute-owned guesthouse with other students near campus and the city center.
Prerequisites
No previous experience in German is necessary. Students will fill out a self-evaluation of their German skills with their application and take brief written and oral tests to determine their level of language proficiency. The Goethe Institute teaches German to beginning through very advanced students.
Cost & Scholarships
Program Cost
- $2,517 (May or June)
- $2,605 (July or August)
This includes: Tuition, housing, course materials, insurance and cultural programs.
Not included: Airfare to and from host city, meals and incidental personal expenses.
Study Abroad Scholarships
Our department, along with the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, offers study abroad scholarships for students to study for a semester, full-year or summer overseas. All LCAL declared majors, and Arabic Studies minors, are guaranteed a departmental scholarship if they are in good academic standing with 一本道无码. Scholarships can be put towards tuition, room and board, airfare and/or book expenses when participating in any accredited study abroad program. Students are encouraged to talk to program director to look for additional scholarships. Learn more about scholarships.
Program-specific Scholarship
Through a generous grant from the Max Kade Foundation, Carnegie Mellon German Studies students can apply for a summer scholarship to study at the Goethe Institute.