Germany: Language & Culture at University of Tübingen
For detailed information regarding deadlines and how to apply, go the the CSU International Programs website here.
Program Highlights
City: A lively university town, Tübingen sits in the geographic center of Baden-Württemberg, Germany's economic powerhouse. Natural surroundings and vibrant nightlife are complemented by quick rail access to big cities and major tourist destinations around the region.
University: One of eleven German Excellence Universities, the University of Tübingen engages in a broad spectrum of research and invites students and researchers from countries around the world.
Academics: Earn Major, Minor, and General Education credit.
Tuition: Same tuition cost as home CSU campus.
Language of Instruction: English, German
About the University of Tübingen
Innovative. Interdisciplinary. International.
These three words summarize what makes the University of Tübingen special. Excellent research and teaching are Tübingen’s answer to the challenges of the future in a globalized world. It maintains exchanges with partners around the globe - both at institutions of higher education and at non-university research institutions. Networks and cooperation across faculty and subject boundaries are the pillars of its successful strategy. This is reflected in its good position in international rankings. In addition, it is one of the eleven German universities distinguished with the title of “excellent.”
The University of Tübingen ranks within the top 100 universities in the world and the top 10 in Germany according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Especially lauded for its research in Education, Humanities, and Medicine, the University of Tübingen offers a quality education in diverse fields of study.
The program begins with an intensive six-week Intensive Language Program (ILP) in Horb, a small town near Tübingen. The ILP is a German language and culture course focusing on grammar, composition, and conversation, as well as an introduction to German culture.
Students then move to Tübingen, and during the fall semester (October-February) take courses in German language and culture specifically designed for the CSU program. During the spring semester, students have the option of continuing at the University of Tübingen or attending another university in the state of Baden-Württemberg. The universities offer a wide variety of academic programs, similar to the number of campuses and programs within the CSU system.