The German Program
Studying German provides a distinct advantage by fostering cultural understanding, broadening perspectives, and enabling communication across Europe and beyond, while also enhancing career opportunities in fields such as international business, engineering, and research, and offering access to influential literature and academic traditions in philosophy, science, and technology. At a large, urban university like the University of Memphis, the German Studies program combines this global relevance with a uniquely personal experience: small, student-centered classes; innovative courses shaped by student interests (including business, translation, film, and music); individualized advising; and tailored academic pathways. Students benefit from strong mentorship, support with scholarships and postgraduate opportunities, and a close-knit community that larger programs often cannot offer. Study abroad programs in Mainz, Eichstätt, Bremen, and Ulm, along with scholarship and internship opportunities in Germany, further enrich the experience, making the program both academically rigorous and highly personalized.
