GCA Blog Posts

The Goethe-Institut’s Studienbrücke offers high-achieving STEM students a structured pathway to prepare for bachelor’s study in Germany while still in high school. Learn how the program combines German-language training, academic preparation, TestDaF and TestAS support, and access to selected partner universities—and who is the best fit for this route.

For international students interested in studying in Germany, the path to a bachelor’s degree is not always straightforward. This article explains how the FH Aachen Freshman Program offers a structured one-year foundation pathway, with English, German, and English-to-German tracks, to help students prepare for university study and adjust to life in Germany.

Berlin International College offers an English-taught Studienkolleg pathway for international students who do not yet qualify for direct admission to a German university. Learn how BIC’s structured academic preparation, student support, and partner-university network can help students transition into English-taught bachelor’s programs in Germany.

Thinking about earning your bachelor’s degree in Germany? These 10 essential tips cover what international students need to know about tuition-free public universities, English-taught programs, application deadlines, student visas, scholarships, work opportunities, and life in Germany.

Can you imagine studying business on a castle campus along the Rhine? EBS University in Germany offers English-taught bachelor’s programs in business, law, politics, and economics in the heart of the Rheingau wine region near Frankfurt. With small classes, AACSB accreditation, integrated study abroad, 200+ partner universities, and strong career connections, EBS is a compelling option for internationally minded students exploring business degrees in Europe.

Moving abroad for college involves more than packing and booking flights. For many students, keeping access to their U.S. phone number can make the transition smoother. This guide explains how Google Voice may help students preserve their U.S. number, what to prepare before leaving, and why a local phone plan abroad is still important.

Explore The OHM – Technische Hochschule Nürnberg, one of Germany’s largest universities of applied sciences, located in the historic city of Nuremberg, Bavaria. The English-taught bachelor’s options in business, technology, and engineering, OHM offer international students a practical, career-oriented path to studying in Germany. Take a closer look at OHM’s applied learning model, student life in Nuremberg, admissions considerations, and its new pathway program for students preparing for German-taught degrees.

Most students don't think of Germany when they imagine a liberal arts education. But Leuphana University of Lüneburg is quietly changing that - offering English-taught programs that are interdisciplinary, a unique shared Leuphana Semester, and zero tuition fees. Studying liberal arts at a German public university is possible after all!

The Netherlands continues to attract international students with its high-quality education and wide range of English-taught degree programs. But one aspect is often underestimated: housing. Housing in the Netherlands is not guaranteed and finding a room can quickly become challenging. In this article we take a closer look at the realities of finding accommodation in cities like Amsterdam and how students can prepare early to navigate the process more successfully.