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German language, cultural exchange and debates: find out more about the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institute wide range of services.
Orientation in the bureaucratic jungle
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Came to study, stayed for the balance
„Actually, I came to Germany with an Erasmus scholarship, but I’ve found myself in Bayreuth. So I decided to finish my studies here and start a new life.“
Colonial Heritage as a Responsibility
The colonial era is a dark chapter in European history. Goethe Institut is now devoting an entire website to the subject.
About the Goethe-Institut
The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach.
Quick facts
159
Goethe-Instituts
are active in 98 countries worldwide.
12
Goethe-Instituts
are offering language courses in Germany.
1,100
points of contact
are part of the Goethe-Institut’s network worldwide.
3,500
employees
are at work worldwide for the Goethe-Institut.
272,000
participants
have attended a language course at the institutes abroad.
On the road with Rahel
Rahel Klein travels through Germany for the Goethe-Institut and shows how people make their cities more livable.
Discussing populism
The Goethe-Institut invites to a global debate on populism, democracy and identity. Join the discussion!
Wunderbar together
The Year of German-American Friendship aims to encourage exchange and encounter – especially at a time of political differences.
An Interview with the President of the Goethe-Institut
Today, some 6,000 languages are spoken worldwide. The Goethe-Institut’s aim is to promote German language and culture around the globe. We put three questions to Goethe-Institut president Klaus-Dieter Lehmann to mark International Mother Language Day.
“A truly open building”
The historical building housing the Goethe-Institut in Myanmar was elaborately renovated and has now been officially opened.