The German studies program at Union offers a wide range of courses in language, literatures and cultures of German-speaking Europe. By combining exciting, thought-provoking content with the development of sophisticated language abilities, our classes are challenging but conducted in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Courses and requirements

Campus activities

In conjunction with our active German Club, the German studies program offers a variety of activities, including film screenings, hikes, dinners, board game nights, soccer matches and field trips to German theater events, restaurants and beer gardens. A weekly lunch-time German Table in Reamer Campus Center is the perfect opportunity for informal conversing. We celebrate Oktoberfest and Fasching with style, and we continually add enriching, entertaining events, from German cabaret nights to poetry slams.

Study abroad

Experience the German culture firsthand on Union’s faculty-led spring term abroad based in Berlin, a city celebrated for its diverse and multicultural flavor, and Freiberg, on the edge of the Black Forest, known for its ancient university, medieval cathedral and advanced environmental practices. The term focuses on language, art, history, cultural studies, sustainability and innovation.

After Union