January 13, 2025
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Study Abroad in Marburg

Marburg is a picturesque university town in central Germany, located in the state of Hesse. With a population of approximately 72,000, Marburg offers a charming and authentic German experience for American college students seeking a study abroad program in Europe.

As a university town, Marburg has a lively and youthful atmosphere, with a large student population and a bustling city center full of shops, restaurants, and cafes. The city also offers a variety of cultural attractions, including the Marburger Landgrafenschloss Castle, which houses a museum and art gallery, and the Elisabethkirche, a beautiful Gothic church located in the heart of the city.

Marburg is also surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, with the nearby Rothaar Mountains providing opportunities for hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities. The town is also home to the Marburger Schlossberg, a picturesque hill that offers stunning views of the city and the surrounding countryside.

Marburg is generally considered a safe city for students, with low levels of crime and a friendly local community. The city also has a strong public transportation system, making it easy to navigate and explore.

Please note that the number of American students studying in Marburg varies from year to year. However, Marburg is a popular destination for American college students seeking a unique study abroad experience. It is important to take common-sense precautions when studying abroad, such as being aware of your surroundings and not walking alone late at night. The cost of living in Marburg can be more affordable than in other major German cities, but students should still budget accordingly and take advantage of student discounts on attractions, transportation, and food.

Below you will find our list of Study Abroad and Internship programs in Marburg, Germany. It is an index to international education in Marburg, listing university-level study abroad, internships, volunteer opportunities, and intensive language school programs oriented to American college and university students. Some pre-college and post-graduate study abroad options are also included. We invite you to read the student reviews, see the ratings scores, and use this site to compare programs and understand what other students have encountered during their education abroad.

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Study Abroad Reviews for ISEP Exchange: Marburg - Exchange Program at Philipps-Universität Marburg
ISEP Exchange: Marburg - Exchange Program at Philipps-Universität Marburg

Situated on the river Lahn and surrounded by forests, Marburg welcomes you! This beautiful and rare medieval city is just as famous for its surroundings as its famous alum...

4.8

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Exchange: Hessen - Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange
Exchange: Hessen - Hessen-Wisconsin Exchange
Darmstadt, Germany: Frankfurt, Germany: Mainz, Germany plus 1 other location

Only students from universities of the University of Wisconsin System are eligible.The Hessen-Wisconsin Student Exchange Program is a broad consortium of participating uni...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Philipps-Universität / University of Marburg: Marburg -International Undergraduate Study Program / IUSP
Philipps-Universität / University of Marburg: Marburg -International Undergraduate Study Program / IUSP

Philipps-Universität is not only a German university steeped in tradition, it is also the oldest university in the world that was founded as a Protestant institution in 15...

4.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Youth For Understanding (YFU): YFU Programs in Germany
Youth For Understanding (YFU): YFU Programs in Germany
Aachen, Germany: Berlin, Germany: Bielefeld, Germany plus 36 other locations

A YFU exchange program is the learning adventure of a lifetime. YFU is a homestay experience where you will live with a carefully selected host family who has agreed to op...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Study Abroad in Germany! Programs and Reviews!
Study Abroad in Germany! Programs and Reviews!
Berlin, Germany: Bielefeld, Germany: Bonn, Germany plus 37 other locations

Find your dream Study Abroad Program in Germany at Abroad101 and this directory of Study Abroad Programs, Rankings and Reviews.Future students are drawn to Abroad101 for t...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for ISEP Direct: Marburg - Study Abroad at Philipps University of Marburg
ISEP Direct: Marburg - Study Abroad at Philipps University of Marburg

About this program:Situated on the river Lahn and surrounded by forests, Marburg welcomes you!  This beautiful and rare medieval city is just as famous for its surrounding...

4.3

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Speak + Write Marburg: Intensive German in Marburg
Speak + Write Marburg: Intensive German in Marburg

This program offers intensive German instruction at the Speak + Write Institute in Marburg, a small city in central Germany....

4.2

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Hessen International Summer Universities: Marburg
Hessen International Summer Universities: Marburg

Hessen International Summer Universities (ISU) are a joint project of the universities and universities of applied sciences in the state of Hessen...

0.0

0 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Philipps-Universität Marburg: Intensive German Studies Program
Philipps-Universität Marburg: Intensive German Studies Program

Are you ready to acquire German skills that you can put to use in the real world?To learn about German culture and history from within?To experience one of Germany's fines...

5.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Study and Research Opportunities at German Universities
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - Study and Research Opportunities at German Universities
Aachen, Germany: Berlin, Germany: Bielefeld, Germany plus 37 other locations

DAAD is the world’s largest funding organisation for the international exchange of students and researchers. Find out more about who we are and what we stand for by visiti...

5.0

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for Achievement Study Abroad - Two Countries, One Amazing Program!
Achievement Study Abroad - Two Countries, One Amazing Program!

AKA The I-Want-It-All Program Option. This option has everything you need.  Because we know acquiring German skills and adjusting to the European way of life takes time an...

5.0

4 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Achievement Study Abroad: Semester or year in the Heart of Germany.
Achievement Study Abroad: Semester or year in the Heart of Germany.

AKA the Nuts-and-Bolts Program Option. Arrive in picturesque Marburg for orientation, just before the semester starts and be participating in University of Marburg's class...

5.0

2 reviews