The Study Bridge program has a modular design, but follows a set learning progression. Participants should start with the module that matches their language skills. The placement takes place at the time of application through the Goethe-Institut. The Study Bridge also offers possible stipends to help partially cover the costs of each module. Participants registered for the Study Bridge will participate in Goethe language courses at a reduced cost. The B1 Level and up will have an exclusive focus on students in the program with the purpose of preparing them well to gain acceptance in the partner German universities.
Pre-study Bridge | Level A1 - Ongoing |
Language Course | Sign up for Goethe language Courses through our website. Upcoming dates for A1 level courses are as follows. |
Costs* (Scholarships available) $607.50 per class (Study Bridge rate) |
Courses can be currently scheduled flexibly. |
Pre-study Bridge | Level A2 -Ongoing |
Language Course | Sign up for Goethe language Courses through our website. Upcoming dates for A1 level courses are as follows. |
A2 Exam | Goethe-Zertifikat A2 is required in order to continue participating in the program. |
Costs* (Scholarships available) $607.50 per class (Study Bridge rate) |
Courses can be currently scheduled flexibly. |
Module III | Level B1- September 2025 |
Language Course | B1 online-language course (32 weeks) through the learning platform of the Goethe-Institut. This course will be tutored and includes virtual live sessions. Goethe-Zertifikat A2 is required to start the program with Modul III. |
B1 Exam | Goethe-Zertfikat B1 is required in order to continue participating in the project |
Costs* (Scholarships available) | $2080 Includes all 4 sections of B1 level plus advising and support with a focus on studying in Germany. |
Module IV | Level B2 - July 2025 |
Language Course Cost () |
B2 online-language course (32 weeks) through the learning platform of the Goethe-Institut. This course will be tutored and includes virtual live sessions. Goethe-Zertifikat B1 is required to start the program with Modul IV. |
Summer Course in Germany Cost |
2-week stay in Germany including an intensive language course, a STEM-program and visits of the partner universities |
Technical language preparation in the STEM subjects (online) | Technical language preparation in STEM subjects: Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Technology (engineering) as well as Economic Sciences |
TestDaF preparatory course | Preparation for the individual test sections of the TestDaF exam (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression, oral expression) |
TestAS-Formattraining (online) | Preparation for the content and typical questions in the TestAS (scholastic aptitude test) |
Fit für das Studium (online) |
Preparation for university applications and introduction to campus life in Germany |
Intercultural Training (online) |
Intercultural training to prepare for living and studying in Germany |
Academic guidance counselling | Supported by the DAAD |
University Admission | Application to one of the (Partner-)Universities for a place in the STEM or Economic Sciences field |
Costs | $5000 Includes all of the required courses for applying to a German university, all 4 sections of the B2 level, careful test preparation, housing and food in Germany, and access to a special application into the partner universities |
* The costs above do not include travel costs to and from testing locations to take any of the required exams, travel costs to and from Germany as well as spending money for the stays in Germany. The Goethe-Institut does NOT cover any of the costs associated with applying for a visa or further studies in Germany.
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Partner Universities
Study Bridge Program
Goethe-Institut Washington
us-studybridge@goethe.de