Carl Duisberg Campus - Academic Programs

Since 2004, the Carl Duisberg Campus has conducted and organized various academic study abroad programs predominantly for students at American universities and colleges.

Each academic program is designed in close cooperation with the home institution in terms of timeframe, contents and faculty. The respective university or college approves the program and will provide credit.

The different formats of the programs (see below) are especially designed for American students and their academic calendar. The language of instruction in all program related fields will be English. There is no German language requirement for participation, but in all programs German language training can be offered at different levels.

With an infrastructure of eight locations within Germany, and another eight locations around the world Carl Duisberg Centren is able to offer programs in various regions and cities. Room and board in Germany will be provided by German host families if students are staying more than three weeks. Part of each program are academic field trips within Germany and neighbouring European countries. Various cultural and leisure time activities are as well integrated in the programs.

In general, students from all American colleges and universities are elegible for the programs. Credit transfer is guaranteed.

We offer: 

• Semester or Term Programs: ten to fifteen week program with a focus on Business or Liberal Arts or Engineering
• Summer Session Programs: four to six week faculty-led study programs or workshops with a focus on Business or Liberal Arts or Engineering in combination with extended travel and field trips in Germany or neighbouring countries
• Short Term Study Tours: two to three week faculty-led short term study programs, topic upon request
• Intensive German Language Training: Individual or group programs (minimum four weeks) at most  locations of the Carl Duisberg Centren in Germany
• Internships: directed and supervised internships carried out in close cooperation with the home institution. Minimum two months 

Applications: please contact Carl Duisberg Campus studyabroad@cdc.de