Welcome to the German Program at DU—a place where students from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and identities meet to learn about the vibrant language, rich history, and diverse culture of the German-speaking world. Whether you are a complete beginner, an experienced language learner, or simply curious about exploring new ideas, our program offers a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
In our classes, you will do more than just learn a language: from the latest pop culture, food or music trends to thought-provoking topics like migration, social justice, race, gender or sustainability, our interdisciplinary classes allow you to explore Austrian, German, and Swiss society, politics, literature, film, and art from multiple angles. Furthermore, we provide a holistic learning experience that helps you acquire essential career and global citizenship skills, such as critical thinking, empathy, self-awareness, and intercultural competence. Studying German at DU and at our fantastic study abroad partner institutions in Berlin, Heidelberg, Salzburg and Tübingen will help you reach a high language proficiency, develop a more comprehensive understanding of world issues, increase your creativity and appreciation of diversity, and enhance your career opportunities.
Blend language learning with intercultural exploration and personal growth
We believe that learning should be as diverse as the students we teach. That is why we focus on meeting the unique needs and learning styles of everyone in our program. Our dedicated faculty are passionate about creating an environment where every student feels supported, valued, and heard; our creative, multisensory approaches make learning fun and accessible for all. We celebrate every student's journey, and our classes are designed to encourage open expression, collaboration, and discovery.
Join us in the German Program, where we blend language learning with intercultural exploration and personal growth. Whether you are interested in international relations, literature, business, or simply want to connect with people from around the world, we invite you to explore diverse topics, develop new skills, build lasting connections, and broaden your horizons with us!
The German Program at DU offers:
Small, interactive classes that allow students ample opportunity to interact with our accomplished instructors
Study abroad opportunities in Germany and Austria
Multiple ways to tie your studies into key out-of-classroom experiences, including service learning, internships and extracurricular activities
Access to the support and programs of DU’s Center for World Languages and Cultures
Independent study programs and collaboration with faculty members
Degree Requirements
See the DU Undergraduate Bulletin for major and minor degree requirements and German course descriptions.
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