German Study Abroad

Study abroad is an important supplement to the study of a foreign language. Spending time in a German-speaking country is an invaluable capstone to a college program in German, which brings a level of fluency and a degree of understanding of German culture that can hardly be attained through classroom study alone.

Rutgers Programs

One of the easiest ways for Rutgers students to study in Germany is to participate in Rutgers Study Abroad Programs. Credits transfer seamlessly to Rutgers Camden.  The main options are the semester, full-year, and summer programs at the Freie Universität in Berlin.  Full information is at https://global.rutgers.edu/program-search/details/fu-best-freie-university-germany for the semester and academic year programs, and https://global.rutgers.edu/program-search/details/summer-fubis-germany for the summer.  

Additional options, including more specialized programs like a theater-focussed program in Berlin, may be found by going to this link  — https://global.rutgers.edu/program-search — and searching for “Germany.”  

Career-Oriented Programs and Internships 

Some students may be interested in more career-oriented study and internship abroad programs. For information on some of these, visit CDS International.

Post-Graduate Study Abroad

Study abroad does not have to take place before graduation. Fulbright scholarships, among others, provide an excellent way of continuing your studies at a university in a German-speaking country, whether or not you are planning to attend graduate school. For more information and assistance, please contact The Office of Scholar Development and Fellowship Advising at https://camden.rutgers.edu/osdfa.