Study in Germany as an American

Low‑tuition public universities and a growing set of English‑medium options.

Typical Requirements

  • High school diploma + AP/SAT/IB combinations per school’s policy (varies)
  • Some programs require foundation or specific subject credits
  • English proficiency for English‑taught tracks; German for many others

Exact requirements vary by program. We’ll map them to your profile.

Timeline (typical)

  • Soph/Jr: explore programs, plan AP/SAT/IB if needed
  • Jr/Sr: gather docs, test as required
  • Sr: submit applications, then housing & visa

Costs & Language

  • Tuition can be substantially lower than in the US (varies by institution)
  • Programs taught in English available; some require IELTS/TOEFL unless waived
  • Cost of living varies by city; budget for travel, housing deposits, insurance

Next steps

We’ll shortlist reputable programs, verify requirements on official pages, and plan deadlines.