German Immersion Program

New Spring 2025!

German Immersion Program

The AiB German Immersion Semester is an interdisciplinary program which offers students the opportunity to explore and study German language, culture, history, politics, and societies in the heart of the Rhineland. Bonn, as Germany’s former capital and today’s NGO/UN hub is an international city right on the Rhine and an excellent place for study and starting point for travel through all of Europe. Students take a German language class and can choose up to three additional classes for a total of 12 US credits ranging from history and politics, to sustainability, art, and social studies.
Optional workshops allow students to further their personal skills while studying abroad.

An optional 5-day study tour to Berlin (1 credit) at the end of the semester gives students the chance to immerse themselves even more in German culture and history while exploring one of Germany’s most diverse and vibrant cities.

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DATES

03.02.-02.05.2025

LANGUAGE PREREQUISITES

None

CREDITS

up to 13 credits

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

English & German

COSTS

$ 9.995,00

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

5 Overall GPA or better
18 years of age
In good standing at your home school

PASSPORT & VISA

Get your passport! (must be valid for 6 months after departure from Germany)
No visa required for US, Canadian or EU citizens
ETIAS (Learn More)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Study Abroad Authorization Form (Link zur Form?)
Transcripts

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HOUSING

Students live with local, experienced host families. You can choose between traditional or independent homestay.

Option A: Traditional Homestay

Living with a host family
Participation in family life
Breakfast and one meal included
Room of your own

Option B: Independent Homestay

More independent homestay, looser contact with hosts
Self-catering with food stipend
Room of your own

Courses

International/Sustainable Business (Harald Meier, former LMU course to be adapted) (3 credits)
German 20^th Century History (3 credits)
“EU in Germany” Kurs (nach Proposal Janette, z.B. “United in Diversity:” European Union History, Politics, and Society) (3 credits)
Urban Development and Sustainability in Germany (3 credits)
German 101 (3 credits)
Note: AiB reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment numbers. You will be provided a final list of classes after your application.

Health & Safety

With over 30 years of experience in study abroad the AiB on-site team is well-trained and experienced in health, safety, and crisis management. We operate a 24/7 emergency hotline and will assist you in any medical emergency during your stay. If you’d like us to take care of your abroad health insurance: We’ve got you covered!

What Else?

Deutschlandticket included – a German-wide transportation pass for any means of regional public transportation!

Cologne – right next door! Great cafés, bars, clubs and museums

Social life – student activities in Bonn and contact to other students from the US and Germany

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Contact

programs@aib-bonn.org