Deutsches Seminar

Study in the USA

Application deadline

August 1, 2025 for the 2026/27 exchange

Please note: TOEFL test required!

Information for the application process

Contact persons

Consulting at the International Office

Nicole Sauer E-Mail

Coordination at the German Seminar

Prof. Dr. Eckart Goebel E-Mail

Prof. Dr. Sigrid G. Köhler E-Mail

Teaching Assistantships (for M.A.)

Two partner universities in the USA offer MA students at the German Department the opportunity to work as teaching assistants while studying. The TA position is remunerated with up to US$15,000 per year (covers living expenses, tuition fees are waived).

 

University of Chapel Hill (North Carolina)

Graduate teaching assistant position in the subject German Studies.
Brochure about the TA position in Chapel Hill
Further information can be found on the pages of the International Office.

University of Tennessee (Knoxville)

Graduate TA-position at German Studies. Further information can be found on the pages of the International Office.

 

Study Abroad / Resident Assistantship (für B.A.)

Two partner universities in the USA offer BA students at the German Department the opportunity to take up a resident assistantship.

Tufts University (Medford, Massachusetts)

One-year resident assistantship at German House. Room and board free of charge. Further information is available on the International Office website.