Germany makes for an ideal location for master's and graduate students looking to study abroad. The similarity in cultures between Germany and the United States allows for quicker cultural and social adaptation. Many master's programs teach courses in English; some solely in English. This allows students from the United States to focus on their studies without the simultaneous pressures of learning the German language.
The Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg offers a two-year M.A. in Global Studies (officially considered a Master in Social Sciences). The main language of instruction is English, which allows students from all over the world to participate in the program. Students have the option of taking courses taught in German as well. The program works with partner universities in South Africa, Argentina, Thailand and India; this allows for further international studies. Students must complete a master's thesis. One-third of all graduates continue their education at the Ph.D. level.
Albert-Ludwigs University Freiburg
Global Studies Programme
Kollegiengebaeude IV
Rempartstrasse 15
79098 Freiburg i. Br.
Germany
011-49-761-2039-387
gsp.uni-freiburg.de
Humboldt University's Master in British Studies takes one-and-a-half to two years to complete, depending on undergraduate credits. Located in Berlin, the program helps students to better understand the cultural identity, history, literature and social stratification of Great Britain. The main language of instruction is English, but the program requires students to possess a "working knowledge of German." Students spend up to the last six months of their study time divided between an internship, preferably in Britain, and their master's thesis.
Humboldt University
Grossbritannien-Zentrum (Centre for British Studies)
Mohrenstrasse 60
10117 Berlin
Germany
011-49-30-2093-99040
gbz.hu-berlin.de
The University of Stuttgart has offered a two-year M.S. in Infrastructure Planning since 1981. All classes required for the program are taught in English. The program does require students to take German as a foreign language. Students learn the complexities of development and planning, particularly in relation to newly industrialized and emerging countries. The program takes into account environmental aspects, alternative energy methods and public transportation. Students must utilize the time allotted during the fourth semester to complete their master's thesis.
University of Stuttgart
Master's Program Infrastructure Planning
Pfaffenwaldring 7
70569 Stuttgart
Germany
011-49-711-66558
mip.uni-stuttgart.de
