Study Abroad
We are closely affiliated with the acclaimed Smith College study abroad program in Hamburg, located in Germany's second largest city, renowned for its port, lakes, and canals (with more bridges than Venice), its international flair, its major media companies, its rich cultural life, its liberal politics, and its major university, ranked in Germany's top ten with enrollments of 43,000 students.
The Smith program offers two tracks. Track A: University Studies Program (academic year or spring semester) or Track B: Practicum Program (fall semester only.) Studying in Hamburg in your sophomore or junior year will fast-track you to majoring or minoring in German Studies.
The language requirement is GRST212 or the equivalent. Students will be able to take courses at Hamburg University and the Technical University. Please contact the German Studies faculty for more information and watch this short video.
We encourage you to discuss your plans for studying in Germany with a faculty from the German Studies department. All courses to be taken abroad need to be approved by the chair of the German Studies department and your class dean. You can earn up to 2 credits over the summer.
For information on how to apply to a study abroad program, please contact our Study Abroad Office. Wesleyan financial aid applies to study abroad.
Please make sure to check the application procedures and deadlines for your program as well Wesleyan's, as the deadlines may be different.