Education Study Abroad Programs in Germany

AIFS Abroad offers vibrant study abroad, internship, and study + internship programs in Berlin, Germany, allowing students to gain an unforgettable experience in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Participants can choose from diverse academic courses at top-tier universities (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin or Freie Universität Berlin) while better understanding Germany's rich cultural and political landscape. For those seeking professional experience, AIFS Abroad offers internships to help enhance career prospects while students immerse themselves in Berlin’s innovative atmosphere. With cultural excursions to historic sites and opportunities to explore the city’s cutting-edge art scene and vibrant neighborhoods, AIFS Abroad provides a comprehensive and enriching experience in Germany’s capital.

Unlike traditional study abroad or tourism experiences, Semester at Sea offers a unique opportunity for deep, authentic engagement with countries and cultures around the globe. It's more than just the adventure of a lifetime. It's a transformative experience that will give you a global perspective to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Fall 2026: European, African, South American, and Asian Adventure Embark: September 9, IJmuiden, The Netherlands Disembark: Dec 22, Bangkok, Thailand Itinerary: Portugal, Morocco, Brazil, St. Helena, South Africa, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Hong Kong Spring 2027: Asia, Africa, and Europe Embark: Jan 5, Bangkok, Thailand Disembark: Apr 20, Bremerhaven, Germany Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, Scotland

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship​ (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.

Located in Freiburg, Germany, IES Abroad's Language and Area Studies program offers students the chance to live in a city steeped with medieval history yet is still a leader in green-tech and architecture. Students can take courses at several different universities in the city including Alber-Ludwig-Universitat Freiburg and Jazz and Rock Schule Freiburg. IES offers programs throughout the year including fall and spring courses, with an option for an entire academic year. Freiburg is an amazing city that offers participants the chance to culturally integrate themselves through the duration of their program whilst taking fantastic classes at even better institutions.

Camp Europe offers an Outdoor Education Diploma program in Germany. You will have the opportunity to embark on an experiential learning process during which you will grow as an individual in many aspects. This program will foster your professional development thanks to the training and certification by a distinguished European Outdoor Education Academy. During the program, you will obtain knowledge on a variety of topics, including high ropes, adventures sports, survival, meals, office, and accounting. After the intense training component of the Outdoor Education Diploma program, you will be given the opportunity to put into practice what you have learned by taking Camp Europe’s offer for placement at one or more of its campsites scattered around Europe. By filling the role of camp counselor, group leader, or program area director, you will put into practice all the soft and hard skills you have accumulated in the diploma program.

The Middlebury School in Germany offers cultural and linguistic immersion through a rigorous curriculum and adherence to the Middlebury Language Pledge. By promising to speak only German abroad, students have the best chance of acquiring fluency and actively engaging in the local environment. While in Berlin, students attend Freie Universität and enroll in an in-house core course. Through volunteer or internship work, extracurricular activities, and coursework, program participants can learn the language in the capital city of Germany.

Whether it's about taking up an academic course or starting your pathway with a foundation year, many questions will arise on your way to Germany. The University Pathway Program offers answers beyond the German course. We accompany you from the beginning, assist with visa applications, help find accommodation, organize application training, and provide support related to school recognition and professional qualifications. You will regularly receive critical information about enrolling for your studies or finding employment in Germany. Our expertise ensures efficient learning during classes in Berlin or Düsseldorf, as well as through our online training center, allowing you to learn from the comfort of your own home. Our fun leisure activities combine language and culture, meaning this program supports you optimally for university admission in Germany.