Get ready for Germany! Our training sessions and resources are designed to familiarize you with German culture, society and workplace norms.
Country Prep Subpages
Culture Courses
Offerings for academic year 2020-2021
| Course No. | Course Name |
|---|---|
|
21G.058/418 |
Race and Migration in Europe (fall) |
|
21G.412 |
Advanced German: Literature and Cultures (fall) |
|
17.561 |
European Politics (fall) |
|
21G.410 |
Advanced German: Communication for Professionals (spring) |
|
21G.420 |
Visual Histories: German Cinema 1945 to the Present (spring) |
|
21G.419 |
City Living: Ethnographies of Urban Worlds (spring) |
Additional Resources
Online and local resources to learn and improve German language skills
Goethe Institut Boston
German language and culture center
Deutsche Welle
Robust online interactive tool to learn German
BBC – Learn German
Reference for free online resources
Boylston Schul-Verein
German language and culture center for adults
Passport
Every student needs a valid passport. If you are a US citizen and need to apply, please contact the passport division of the State Department. Routine service requires 4-6 weeks.
Visa for Germany
Program managers can advise students about the application process, timeline and documents required.
See if your country requires an entry visa in Germany.
To schedule an appointment with the German Consulate in Boston, visit the online visa system. It is recommended to book an appointment at least one month in advance of your departure date.
If your internship is with a company, you will be required to have an original work permit as part of the application. Select students at research institutions or university labs with will also be subject to a work permit. See your program manager to confirm.
Check out the Visa FAQs for Germany.
Work permit
In Germany, students placed at corporate internships are required to have a work permit. Either MISTI or the host can apply for this document, which requires 4-6 weeks processing time.
Occasionally students at research institutes or labs are required to have a work permit in addition to a letter of invitation. See your program manager to confirm.
Accommodation
Housing Resources
Deutsches Studentenwerk
Umbrella organization of 58 Studentenwerke in Germany
wg-gesucht
Europe's largest portal for rooms in flat shares and rental apartments without commission
Housing Anywhere
Mid to long-term housing throughout Europe
airbnb
Apartment and unique rentals
City Residence
Agency for furnished apartments and flats in Frankfurt and Rhine-Main-Area
Check-In Munich
Online agency for furnished rooms and apartments in Munich
City Wohnen
Agency for furnished rooms/apartments in Hamburg and Berlin (convenient but pricey)
Wimdu
Alternative to airbnb, based in Berlin
Immonet
Wohnungen, Häuser und noch viel mehr (German only)
