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Education & Exchanges

Overview

Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language.

Education

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EducationUSA

More than 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories that offer information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States.

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American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture.

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Teach AboutUS

TeachAboutUS is an intercultural online learning platform for use in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and science classrooms in Germany. It is the product of an ongoing, multi-year partnership among the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, Leuphana University Lüneburg, and the LIFE non-profit organization with support from our U.S.-based partner, the Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP) in Washington D.C. Local partners include the Friedrich Ebert Foundation Berlin, the Berlin Senate Department for Education, Youth, and Research; the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK); and the North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry for Schools and Further Education.

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Exchanges

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Cultural and Professional Exchanges Programs

Exchanges that engage professionals in the government, non-profit, and private sectors; high school students; representatives from the cultural and sports communities; and disenfranchised and underserved audiences.

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Bridge USA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States on 13 different cultural exchange programs focused on education, research and skills development. The program allows participants to hone their skills, immerse themselves in American society and culture, connect with Americans, and share their culture with their American host communities.

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Academic Exchanges

Opportunities for international study and research from the undergraduate through postdoctoral and professional levels.

Exchange Program Alumni – Resources & Opportunities

Diverse group of students

Join the Exchange Alumni community at https://alumni.state.gov, and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you continue your exchange experience and build on the skills you gained during your program.

Through your account on alumni.state.gov, you’ll be able to:

Tap into multiple grant opportunities via Candid’s Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI)
Access periodicals, scholarly journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s premiere academic databases
Find alumni to network with locally and globally
Get the latest alumni news, including alerts on live events, such as #MentorTalks
Tap into the U.S. government’s entrepreneurship resources to take your business idea to the next level

There are also resources you can access without a login, such as the Enabling Entrepreneurs page. In addition, you can connect with us and fellow exchange alumni, and get the latest alumni news, on our LinkedIn page, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Local Programs

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Meet US – Americans in Dialogue with German High School Students about Life in the U.S.A.

The Alumni Initiative

The U.S. Embassy in Berlin and Consulates in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Munich sponsor a variety of international exchange programs each year, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). These exchanges are designed to enhance mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and Germany. The Department of State is committed to supporting alumni by providing resources that will help them to build upon their exchange experience.

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Exchange Programs

The Exchanges Section of the Public Affairs Department at the U.S. Embassy Berlin sponsors and facilitates a wide range of educational and cultural programs, thus engaging German audiences in dialogue about the U.S. in Germany, and encouraging them to seek professional, educational, and social experiences in the U.S.

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USA for You

Until 2017, Windows on America (WoA) was an initiative by U.S. Mission Germany to provide opportunities for minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in exchange programs between the two nations to travel to the United States.

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Our U.S. Student Internship Program

The U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt offers a unique view into the Foreign Service as the largest U.S. consulate and the fifth largest diplomatic post.

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Internship Opportunities for Students

The U.S. Consulate General Leipzig accepts internship applications on a rolling basis from American and German students interested in getting hands on experience working for the U.S. Mission to Germany.

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