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Miami University Americans in Berlin

Berlin has long attracted American artists, authors, and entrepreneurs, serving as a key site of U.S.–German cultural exchange from the 1920s to today.

This program examines the political, cultural, and economic ties between Germans and Americans, especially during the Cold War, through site visits and exploration of Berlin’s rich landscape of historical memory and cultural preservation.

Miami University in Oman and UAE (Interdepartemental)

Explore the dynamic transformation of Oman and the UAE—from oil-rich economies to global innovators in a changing energy landscape.

Through expert-led site visits and cultural immersion, students examine the impact of Islam, Arab culture, and globalization on business, politics, and society—gaining valuable skills for careers in foreign affairs, global economics, and international relations. No prior Arabic or Middle East Studies required.

Miami University Intensive German Summer

This seven-week immersive summer program in Europe allows students to complete a full year of intermediate or advanced college German.

Students fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement, advance toward a German major or minor, and gain ideal preparation for future study at a German-speaking university.

Miami University Intensive Japanese Language Program in Tokyo

This nearly six-week summer program offers 6 Miami credits through a hybrid Japanese language immersion experience.

Students begin with online grammar and vocabulary instruction, followed by an in-person cultural and conversational experience in Tokyo, including field trips, museum visits, and language exchange with local university students. The program accelerates progress toward a Japanese major or minor and prepares students for future study and work in the Japanese-speaking world.

Other Education Abroad Programs

Miami University's Office of Global Initiatives is the central point-of-contact to find out about various programs for learning your language in an international setting. There are five main types of education abroad at Miami:

Faculty-Led Education Abroad Programs - Department faculty lead students and teach Miami courses
Miami University's Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg -– Miami courses taught at Miami's Luxembourg campus
Exchange Programs - Programs with other universities where you can directly enroll in classes at the partner institution but pay your regular Miami tuition and fees.
Co-Sponsored Programs - Programs offered in collaboration with other universities or providers that charge Miami tuition and fees.
Approved Programs - Program where academic credit can be transferred to Miami, Miami scholarships and awards cannot be used on Approved Programs.

Please refer to the Office of Education Abroad’s Website for the latest program and exchange opportunities.

German

Miami in München

Spend your junior year at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich through Miami’s partnership with Wayne State University—the oldest junior year abroad program in Germany.

Students are fully matriculated at LMU, supported on-site by the Junior Year in Munich staff. Courses are taught in German, and completion of GER 202 or equivalent is required. Semester dates run October–March and April–July.

USAC Program in Lüneburg

The Lüneburg program combines intensive German language study with a focus on European Studies, emphasizing Germany’s role in the European Union.

Students gain cultural insight through coursework and local interaction, while enjoying the charm of a small city with access to big-city amenities. Just 30 minutes from former East Germany, Lüneburg offers a unique lens on reunification. Courses include German Language, Literature, and European Studies.

Studying in Luxembourg

Spend one or two semesters at Miami’s Luxembourg Center, living with German- or French-speaking host families. Courses are taught in English and include both Oxford-based offerings and Luxembourg-specific classes, providing a culturally immersive and academically enriching experience.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Nicole Thesz
Irvin Hall 134
(513) 529-1854 Office
(513) 529-2526 Department Office

Russian

Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies

The Havighurst Center supports various education abroad programs for Fall, Winter, Spring, Academic Year, and Summer. Below is a list of possible opportunities. Visit the Havighurst Center's website for more detailed information.

American Councils Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program (RLASP) in Tbilisi (Georgia) or Yerevan (Armenia)
Russian Language at Winter School in Tallinn, Estonia
Summer Russian Language Instruction at Vilnius University, Lithuania

Students can apply for scholarships from Miami's Havighurst Center for Russian and Post-Soviet Studies, the Departmenta of GRAMELAC, and from Federal sources (including but not limited to ROTC students, those on Pell grants, those interested in working for the Department of State, etc).

For more information, please contact:
Dr. Benjamin Sutcliffe
Irvin Hall 148
(513) 529-1822 Office
(513) 529-2526 Department Office

Japanese

Kansai Gaidai University, Osaka, Japan

Spend a semester or year at Kansai Gaidai University in Japan, earning credit while taking Japanese language and Asian Studies courses taught in English.

Open to full-time Miami undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA, the program charges standard Miami tuition, fees, and housing. Additional study abroad options—varying in length, location, and coursework—are also available through Miami’s affiliated and non-affiliated programs.

International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)