Baden-Württemberg Summer Exchange Program

Spend the month of August immersed in German language and culture while studying alongside international students! Explore vibrant cities, participate in cultural excursions, and engage in sports and other activities—all with tuition and housing fully covered!

The Yale German Department offers 4-week summer study programs in Heidelberg, Tübingen, Freiburg, or Konstanz.

Program Details and Important Notes

Duration 4 weeks in August (dates vary by location)
Eligibility Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Preference is given to:
- German majors
- Students enrolled in Yale German courses
- Undergraduate students in general
Costs Covered
- Language program tuition
- Dorm room accomodation
Additional Costs (to be covered by participants)
- Transportation, food, insurance, etc.
Program Overlap
- If the summer program overlaps with the start of Yale’s fall semester, students are allowed to leave early to return in time.
Course Credit
- This program does not provide academic credit, but if you take a Yale placement test before the fall semester, you may be able to skip a semester in the language sequence.
Program Application Process
- Applications open in February
- Deadline to Apply: Friday March 7, 2025
- Applications must include:
  - A description of your German background
  - A statement of intent (academic and personal interests)
- Award recipients will be notified by the end of March and will have 2 days to accept or decline the award.
Flight Reimbursement (Max Kade Travel Award)
- Partial funding for transatlantic flights is available after you return to campus through the Max Kade Travel Award
- Requirments: Successful course completion (proof of attendance required) and flight documents (proof of travel payments)
- Award Application Process: You will be contacted by the department registrar (Becca Stevens) in the Fall with instructions for claiming your award.
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Questions? Contact the BW summer study abroad & internship coordinator Marion Gehlker