German majors study abroad for at least one semester in Germany or Austria, or participate in two- and three-week travel courses in Germany and Austria.

They may also choose to mentor and tutor in German on campus and teach an after-school language program offered in a local elementary school.

The German program at Pacific University prepares students to interact professionally with Europe’s technological and economic giants and gives them a solid understanding of the region’s cultural and social dynamics. Our graduates work in business, international law, healthcare, computer science, media arts and education.

Our students have also received Fulbright Scholarships for postgraduate work in teaching or research in Austria and Germany and prestigious scholarships to study abroad.