About us

White thread construction in black room, screen with beach and waves © Arsenał Galerie

Communicating with the world.
For diversity, understanding and trust.

We connect people all over the world. As a cultural institution of the Federal Republic of Germany, we promote cultural exchange, education and societal discourse in an international context, and support the teaching and learning of the German language. Together with our partners, we focus on global opportunities and challenges, bringing different perspectives into a dialogue based on trust. We regard the ability to listen and to reflect as the key to understanding. We are bound by principles of transparency, diversity and sustainability. These principles characterise our services and our way of working.

Organisation

What we do

We promote the study of German abroad and encourage international cultural exchange.

Career

Current job opportunities, internships in London and Glasgow.

Partners and Sponsors

You can support our work as a partner or a sponsor.

Staff London

You can contact us directly. The lists under each of the departments show who is the most appropriate person to help with your enquiry.

Staff Glasgow

You can contact us directly. The lists under each of the departments show who is the most appropriate person to help with your enquiry.

Latest

Statement of the Goethe-Institut UK on Brexit
Let’s remain friends!

Culture has no borders, this is what we believe at the Goethe-Institut. Yet Brexit could have consequences for the the British cultural sector and education system. We would like to share our official statement on Brexit with you and hear your thoughts!
Statement of the Goethe-Institut about the war in Ukraine
Solidarity with Ukraine

The Goethe-Institut reacts with great dismay to the Russian attack on Ukraine. Our thoughts are with our colleagues and partners in the country and with their families. While economic sanctions against Russia are now essential, we believe civil society exchange and engagement is now more important than ever.

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Our branches in the UK

The Goethe-Institut has branches in London and in Glasgow: the Goethe-Institut London opened in South Kensington in 1962 and the Goethe-Institut Glasgow was founded in 1973.