Germany
Study Abroad Programs
Germany
Faculty-Led Programs
Gain a new perspective on automotive electronics in Germany - a world leader in automotive innovation and manufacturing. Visit manufacturing facilities for major German auto producers such as Porsche and BMW. Collaborate with German students at Hochschule Mittweida on a final class project. Immerse yourself in German culture for three weeks with 3-day weekends free for personal travel and exploration. Leverage your international experience to land an automotive-specific co-op or job…
This program studies the intersection of two factors dominating the region's landscape surrounding Wurzburg, Germany - climate change and wine production. Learn how factors that influence flooding will help city planners mitigate flood impacts and wine producers create more climate-resilient and ecologically sustainable landscapes. Participate in field visits to watershed protection sites and vineyards and meet with local German agencies developing climate mitigation initiatives. Learn how…
Exchange Programs
Study in a country that has a long, rich tradition of visual arts, is known for its festivals celebrating art, music, and film. RIT graphic design, industrial design and new media design majors can apply to be part of the integrated design program at Hochschule Anhalt (University of Applied Sciences) in Dessau, Germany during the spring of their junior year. The Hochschule Anhalt design program is known for three major fields of study: communication design (2D), product design (3D), and media…
RIT students have an opportunity to study for an exchange semester at our newest university partner, Hochschule Mittweida. Founded in 1867, Hochschule Mittweida began as a technical school known for its engineering programs. Today, it is the #1 university of Applied Sciences in the region of Saxony. The university has built a reputation as a teaching and research university that emphasizes project oriented, hands-on approach in coursework. Mittweida is a known as a university…
Study as an exchange student at our partner university in Luneberg, Germany while taking a range of coursework. Leuphana University at Luneberg was granted university status in 1989 and merged with University of Applied Sciences North-East Lower Saxony in 2006. The university is known for sustainability, established as the first and only research department of sustainabiltiy in Europe. The university offers exchange students the flexibility to take coursework from any of its 13 academic majors…
Students have a unique opportunity to study at RIT exchange partner Technical University of Applied Sciences (THWS) Würzburg-Schweinfurt in Würzburg, Germany. Study in one of the most fascinating regions in Germany at the center of Europe and experience a compelling blend of culture and history. With more than 9,300 students, the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Bavaria. As an exchange student, you…
Affiliate Partner Programs
CIEE is an RIT affiliate study abroad partner that offers programs in Berlin, Germany for a semester or summer. Courses are taught in English (except for German language courses). Semester Programs Semester in Berlin Global Architecture and Design CIEE Open Campus in Berlin Summer Programs Summer in Berlin Visit the RIT Study Abroad Compass (program and application database), to search for these programs, learn more and start an application. RIT students interested in a CIEE…
IES Abroad is an RIT affiliate study abroad partner that offers programs in Freiburg and Berlin, Germany for a semester or summer. Courses are taught in English (except for German language courses). Semester Programs Security Studies and International Affairs Language, Culture and Politics Urban Studies and Social Sciences Environmental Studies and Sustainability European Union: Politics, Law and Economics Summer Programs Summer Language and Culture Summer Urban Studies and…