About the Program
Ideal for students interested in rapidly improving their German language skills, the Language & Area Studies Program offers you IES Abroad and university courses taught in German by distinguished local faculty.
Freiburg, Germany
Language & Area Studies
At a glance
Housing:
Apartment
Credits:
16 to 19 per Semester
Language of Instruction:
German
Language Prerequisites:
4 semesters of college-level German; enrollment in a German course in the last year
Part-Time Internship (Optional):
Included in Program Fee
Fall 2023
Spring 2024
Program dates:
August 28 - December 16
Application Deadline:
Estimated Cost:
$
21,380
Application Deadline:
Program Advisor
Alyssa Schmirler
Once you’ve applied for a program, I’ll be your direct point of contact. From housing to course registration and everything in between, I’m here to help you prepare to study abroad. Once you’re accepted to your program, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!
About the Destination
Why Freiburg?
Tucked at the foot of the Black Forest, Freiburg is the quintessential southern German town, with its winding streets and historic architecture. It is also home to the Albert- Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, consistently rated one of the top universities in Germany. We invite you to study abroad in Freiburg, and to immerse yourself in student life and German language in this vibrant university town.
The Student Experience
How to be Alone During the Loneliest Time of the Year
What do you do when you have 2 months alone in Freiburg during the loneliest time of the year?
Housing
Apartment
You live in a private single-occupancy room in a coed suite with a shared kitchen and bath. Suites are shared with German and international students, and have Internet access.
Students usually prepare meals at home or dine in Freiburg’s affordable student cafeterias. Meals are not included in the program fee.