Intercultural exchange at the Department of German Studies

“The Earth is starting to become round [...]!” (Max Frisch)

The German language and literature have developed through intercultural exchange. As early as his *Book on German Poetry* (1624) Martin Opitz looked to models from France, Italy and the Netherlands; during the Enlightenment, enthusiasm for Shakespeare took hold; in the 19th century, the novels of Russian Realism were in vogue; and in the early days of the Federal Republic of Germany, Hemingway and James Joyce were highly regarded. Nor is the German language bound by national borders, for its history is just as inconceivable without borrowings from other languages as the history of other languages is without their borrowings from German. It is therefore in the very nature of things that German Studies is an intercultural discipline – and this is what we demonstrate at the Institute, both in our research and in our teaching.

Research and Teaching

We operate in many countries and are always delighted to welcome international colleagues to our institute.
Studies

However strong you may feel attached to the University of Regensburg, there are plenty of good reasons to spend a semester or two studying elsewhere. You’ll find the top three here.
Semester abroad

We offer you attractive places on German studies programmes at universities in Europe and the USA. The International Office (IO) at the University of Regensburg will support you right from the application stage, and generous scholarships are available to help with the costs.
Testimonials

Every year, several students from Regensburg spend one or two semesters at a university as part of our international exchange programme and return with many new experiences. You can find some of these here.
Application

Applying for a place isn’t necessarily the most enjoyable part of a stay abroad. Fortunately, however, the International Office (IO) is there to provide you with expert support during the application process. If you also follow the three steps outlined here, not much can go wrong anymore.
Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re planning to study abroad, you’ll come across a whole host of questions. To prevent you from spending ages looking for answers, you can take a look at a few of the most common ones here.

Research and Teaching

We operate in many countries and are always delighted to welcome international colleagues to our institute.

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Testimonials

Every year, several students from Regensburg spend one or two semesters at a university as part of our international exchange programme and return with many new experiences. You can find some of these here.

Studies

However strong you may feel attached to the University of Regensburg, there are plenty of good reasons to spend a semester or two studying elsewhere. You’ll find the top three here.

Application

Applying for a place isn’t necessarily the most enjoyable part of a stay abroad. Fortunately, however, the International Office (IO) is there to provide you with expert support during the application process. If you also follow the three steps outlined here, not much can go wrong anymore.

Semester abroad

We offer you attractive places on German studies programmes at universities in Europe and the USA. The International Office (IO) at the University of Regensburg will support you right from the application stage, and generous scholarships are available to help with the costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re planning to study abroad, you’ll come across a whole host of questions. To prevent you from spending ages looking for answers, you can take a look at a few of the most common ones here.

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