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Study Bridge

A direct route to studying in Germany

Germany is one of the three most popular places to study for foreign students. This is hardly surprising: higher education institutions in Germany offer the highest academic standards – and as such are the perfect springboard for a successful career at home or worldwide. The Goethe-Institut’s Studienbrücke program is specifically designed to prepare students from abroad wishing to embark directly on a course of study in Germany. Study Bridge Testimonials

What is the Study Bridge

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Information Sessions

Upcoming virtual information sessions together with Study Bridge alumni will be taking on the following dates at 7 pm EST:


December 11

Please email us-studybridge@goethe.de to set up a call or a presentation about the Study Bridge.



Click on Information Sessions to register for our upcoming events and receive a Zoom link.

                    
 

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"Best country for international students"

In The Study.EU Country Ranking 2018 for International Students Germany remains #1 before UK; France claims 3rd rank.


Programs

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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Study Bridge partner universities


  • Ruhr-Universität Bochum © Ruhr-Universität Bochum
    Ruhr-Universität Bochum
  • University of Duisburg-Essen © UDE/Hardy Welsch
    University of Duisburg-Essen
  • TU Dortmund University © Roland Baege/ TU Dortmund
    TU Dortmund University
  • University of Bonn © Volker Lannert
    University of Bonn
  • RWTH Aachen University © RWTH Aachen University
    RWTH Aachen University
  • University of Siegen © University of Siegen
    University of Siegen
  • European University Viadrina © European University Viadrina
    European University Viadrina
  • Bauhaus-University Weimar © Thomas Müller
    Bauhaus-University Weimar
The Studienbrücke partner universities offer successful programme participants a wide range of courses in the STEM subjects and economics, making a certain number of places available for them each year. The comprehensive support provided by the university’s to the new students gives graduates of the Studienbrücke programme the best possible start to studying and life in Germany. The partner universities are situated in the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Brandenburg and Thuringia.

Partner Universities


Frequently asked questions


Participating countries

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Contact

Study Bridge Program
Goethe-Institut Washington
us-studybridge@goethe.de

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Partners


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