Learn German at GRC
GRC is proud to offer the first year German sequence as well as our German Life and Culture course (German 128). Classes are offered in a variety of formats (face-to-face or virtual) with both daytime and evening courses. All German classes use a free textbook or low-cost texts (under $50). Classes focus on conversation skills, accent reduction, essential structures, and culture. Taking the complete series of classes (German 121, German 122, and German 123) not only helps students become multilingual and culturally aware, but also gives them the opportunity to become part of our tightknit German Gator community.
Speaking German helps students be more competitive candidates in many fields (manufacturing, research, sustainability, tourism, international relations, etc.). Students who pass the German proficiency exam and meet academic requirements can attend a German university tuition-free. Choose German for your academic, professional, and personal goals.
Did You Know?
- Germany is the unrivaled economic powerhouse of Europe (EU)
- German is the 2nd most widely spoken language in the EU
- Germany is a leader in renewable energy and sustainable development
- Germany is the 3rd largest contributor to scientific research and development worldwide
- German investments in the US topped 400 billion in 2021
- English is a Germanic language
Scholarships / Internships
Continue your studies or intern in Germany!
Germany understands the value of fostering international partnerships. Any student that passes the German proficiency test and meets academic standards of the German university they apply to can study tuition-free.
Germany also offers many fully funded scholarship and internship opportunities. Although some programs do not require previous German knowledge, applicants who already speak some German are preferred.
Germany actively recruits skilled professionals, especially in Tech and Medicine as well as those with previous vocational experience. There are also visa programs for skilled workers such as the German Opportunity Card and the German Job Seeker visa.
Fully Funded German Scholarships and Internships:
- Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (under 24 yrs. of age, living expenses included)
- DAAD
- Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
- Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung
- Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships
- KAAD Scholarship (MA and PhD only)
- IU University of Applied Sciences Scholarships (online)
About
Advanced German language skills coupled with the intercultural competency gained through participating in a second-year German language series can be applied to a variety of professional sectors, such as manufacturing, scientific research, publishing, finance, and international relations. A strong foundation in German grants students access to numerous high-paying professional opportunities, within academia as well as the private and public sectors. German is the second most used language for scientific research and third most used in all publishing worldwide. Germany, a notable leader in physics, chemistry, and sustainability, is the fourth largest source funding for scientific research.
Those who pass the German proficiency exam may apply to German universities and study tuition free Bachelors to post-doctoral degrees. A variety of government-sponsored internships and skilled worker visas are available to those who speak German well, particularly in the fields of IT, healthcare, and engineering. Germany is the fourth largest economy in the world and the headquarters to many multinational organizations. Germany ranks fifth in foreign direct investment in the United States, directing much of it toward manufacturing.