Program requirements:
  • 18 Years of Age
  • In good standing at your home school
  • Sophomore, junior, or senior standing when program begins.
  • 3.0 GPA or Better on a 4.0 Scale
  • Some local university courses may not be available to students of sophomore standing. Please contact your IES Abroad Representative for more details.
  • No previous German language study required for students enrolling in English-taught courses.
  • 4 semesters or the equivalent of college-level German required for students enrolling in German-taught or University courses.
  • 5 semesters or the equivalent of college-level German required for spring semester students enrolling in German-taught or University courses.
Required application materials:
  • IES Abroad Application for Admission
  • Authorization and Evaluation.  Your on-campus study abroad advisor will instruct you on approval for this program
  • Official Transcript.  Submit one official transcript for each college/university you have attended since high school
  • If cumulative GPA is below 3.0, the following additional components are required:
    • Professor Recommendation Form or Letter.
    • Personal Academic Essay.  Although there is no length requirement the essay must address GPA, any particular academic challenges faced, and goals for studying abroad in your selected location.