Gießen

Nestled in the Lahn Valley, a region in the heart of western Germany known for its historic beauty and tradition of scientific innovation, Gießen is an ideal place to begin or continue your German education. Register for German courses in Gießen to discover everything this charming...

Nestled in the Lahn Valley, a region in the heart of western Germany known for its historic beauty and tradition of scientific innovation, Gießen is an ideal place to begin or continue your German education. Register for German courses in Gießen to discover everything this charming university town has to offer. Because the town is home to the University of Gießen, an institution whose academic excellence stretches back over 400 years, anyone developing and perfecting their language skills here will blend right into the thriving student population. Students should take some time to explore the university's historic campus, particularly the Mathematikum, the world's first interactive mathematical science center. The campus also hosts the Gießen Art Trail, a treat for culture lovers interested in contemporary sculpture. Students at a German school in Gießen are also just a short distance from Marburg, another romantic German city worth visiting. Gießen may have some fascinating castles of its own, but Marburg's famous fairytale castle, with the stunning Gothic-style St. Elisabeth's Church on its premises, is a must-see. The Lahn Valley in general is known for its storybook quality – students visiting Marburg and its surrounding areas can embark on the German Fairytale Route to explore the settings that inspired the Brothers Grimm. Choose Gießen as the site of your German education and immerse yourself in the enchanting environment of this university town.