Dutch and German
Our global partner universities for Dutch and German studies.
Undergraduate study abroad options
You will spend your third year abroad as part of your degree, speaking the language whilst you study or work. This is often the most memorable year of your degree because you get the opportunity to try, practise and improve your language in a real life situation.
The below list of partner universities has been approved by your School as offering a suitable range of modules in your subject area. However, please note exchange places are negotiated on an annual basis so partner availability each year is subject to change.
Austria | Belgium | Germany | Netherlands | Switzerland
Austria
- Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
University of Klagenfurt, Austria
The University of Klagenfurt (AAU) strives for academic excellence in research and teaching and is guided in these endeavours by the very highest international standards. The motto inscribed in the university’s official stamp, per aspera ad astra, is a vivid expression of the university’s constant pursuit of excellence.
Belgium
- Universiteit Gent
Ghent University, Belgium
Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.
- KU Leuven (Antwerp and Brussels campuses only, not Leuven)
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
KU Leuven is an institution for research and education with international appeal, as well as consistently ranking in the top 100 universities.
Germany
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, German
Located in central Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin was established in 1809 and now hosts 32,000 students studying 189 different disciplines.
- Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
Goethe University is a large university in the heart of Europe offering undergraduate and advanced degrees in all traditional faculties.
- Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
University of Freiburg, Germany
Already a comprehensive university at its founding in 1457, the University of Freiburg still offers undergraduate and graduate studies as well as professorial qualification in all important disciplines today: the humanities, natural and engineering sciences, medicine, law, and theology.
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen
Justus-Liebig-Universitat Giessen, Germany
With around 28,000 students, Justus Liebig University ranks as one of Germany's top universities in the life sciences and cultural studies.
- Universität Hamburg
University of Hamburg, Germany
Universität Hamburg is the largest institution for research and education in northern Germany. As one of the country’s largest universities, we offer a diverse range of degree programs and excellent research opportunities.
- Universität Heidelberg
Heidelberg University, Germany
Founded in 1386, Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university and one of the world's oldest surviving universities.
- Universität Konstanz
University of Konstanz, Germany
Since its foundation in 1966 as a reform university, the University of Konstanz has stood for top-level research, excellence in teaching and study, internationality as well as interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Universität Münster
University of Münster, Germany
The University of Münster enjoys an outstanding reputation in the region and far beyond. Fifteen faculties with 120 degree programmes and some 44,000 students appreciate the University's excellent research opportunities, high-quality teaching, promotion of junior researchers, and the advantages of living in the city of Münster.
- Universität Regensburg
Universitat Regensburg, Germany
Universität Regensburg, founded in 1962 as the fourth Bavarian regional university, is a modern campus university at the southern edge of the Old Town of Regensburg.
Netherlands
- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
University of Groningen, Netherlands
The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, City of Talent. Quality has had top priority for four hundred years, and with success: the University is currently in or around the top 100 on several influential ranking lists.
- Radboud Universiteit, Nijmegen
Radboud University of Nijmegen, Netherlands
According to the Dutch university information guide Keuzegids Universiteiten 2020 for Bachelor's programmes, Radboud University is the best traditional, general university in the Netherlands.
- Universiteit Utrecht
Universiteit Utrecht, Netherlands
Utrecht University stands for broad and interdisciplinary education. Students at Utrecht University learn to look beyond the boundaries of their fields of study and work together in interdisciplinary projects.
Switzerland
- Universität Bern
Universität Bern, Switzerland
The University of Bern is a university in the Swiss capital of Bern and was founded in 1834. It is a comprehensive university offering a broad choice of courses and programs in eight faculties and some 150 institutes. With around 18,019 students, the University of Bern is the third biggest University in Switzerland.
