The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institution operational worldwide. It promotes the study of German abroad and encourages international cultural exchange. It also fosters knowledge about Germany by providing information on its culture, society and politics.

www.goethe.de

The task of the ifa, a mediator of German foreign cultural policy on behalf of the Federal Foreign Office, is the fostering of cross-cultural understanding through international co-operation in all aspects of culture, and the furtherance of peace.

www.ifa.de

'Deutsche Kultur International' is designed to guide you through German foreign cultural policy. It provides information on the main areas and organizations in international cultural exchange: schools abroad, libraries, German language, youth exchange, art, the media, and sciences.

'Deutsche Kultur International' is a project of the Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations.

www.deutsche-kultur-international.de

The German Commission for UNESCO has a liaison function for German Multilateral Foreign Cultural Policy. At the same time, it is a National Commission according to the constitution of UNESCO. It promotes international cooperation in UNESCO’s field of activities, i.e. education, sciences, culture and communication/information. UNESCO is the only UN Organization having National Commissions. The German National Commission involves German expert communities as well as German media into the planning, implementation and evaluation of the multi-faceted UNESCO programmes.

www.unesco.de 

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is a non-profit foundation established by the Federal Republic of Germany for the promotion of international research cooperation. It enables highly qualified scholars not resident in Germany to spend extended periods of research in Germany and promotes the ensuing academic contacts.

www.humboldt-foundation.de

The German-American Fulbright Program implements Senator J. William Fulbright's visionary concept: The promotion of mutual understanding between our two countries through academic and bicultural exchange. More than fifty permanent commissions support the work of the Fulbright Program on the binational level, among them the German-American Commission.

www.fulbright.de

The German Academic Exchange Service ( DAAD) is committed to advancing academic relations between Germany and other countries as well as, more generally, to promoting the fields of education, science, culture and research. It is one of the world's largest and most respected intermediary organisations in its field.

www.daad.de

The initiative "Schools: Partners of the future" aims to establish a network of at least 1,000 partner schools spanning the globe.

www.pasch-net.de

The Helmholtz Association is a community of 15 scientific-technical and biological-medical research centres.The Association strives to gain insights and knowledge so that it can help to preserve and improve the foundations of human life. Helmholtz Centres perform top-class research in strategic programmes in six core fields: Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies, Structure of Matter, Transport and Space.

www.helmholtz.de

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation) is the central, self-governing research funding organisation that promotes research at universities and other publicly financed research institutions in Germany. The DFG serves all branches of science and the humanities by funding research projects and facilitating cooperation among researchers.
www.dfg.de

DFG Science TV: How can you make concrete light? Can a robot learn from humans? And what will life be like in the future in megacities such as Delhi und Dhaka? DFG Science TV presents answers to these questions and more.

www.dfg-scince.tv

Funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Labor, Invest in Germany is the official investment promotion agency and the primary contact for your business interests in Germany. It promotes Germany´s advantages as an excellent business location, provides sector-specific information and market analysis and connects to Germany´s business networks.

www.invest-in-germany.de

A one-stop shop supporting business with German partners. The web site offers answers to all trade-related questions and facilitates crossborder trade in the field of goods and services – from work permit to customs duty.

www.german-business-portal.info 

The German National Tourist Board (DZT) markets the diverse nature of travel to Germany throughout the world. It promotes an enormous and appealing product: Germany as a vacation destination. Since 1999, the German National Tourist Board has also been responsible for the marketing of domestic tourism from one region to another. Its strategic goal is the responsible marketing of inter-regional vacation themes in Germany.

http://www.germany-tourism.de

VisitBerlin.tv is Berlin’s official internet television channel for tourists and visitors. The shows cover cultural events, the Berlin lifestyle, historic sites, and things to do and see when visiting this great city.

www.visitBerlin.tv 

InWEnt – Internationale Weiterbildung und EntwicklungEntwicklung
die Entwicklung, -en: Planung (Schritt für Schritt) von etwas Neuem gGmbH - Capacity Building International, Germany; InWEnt stands for the development of human resources and organisations within the framework of international cooperation. InWEnt’s services cater to skilled and managerial staff as well as to decision makers from business, politics, administration and civil societies worldwide. InWEnt cooperates equally with partners from developing, transition and industrialised countries. Each year some 55,000 persons participate in our measures.

www.inwent.org

The German international broadcasting service offers information seekers a global package of programmes for radio, television and the Internet. DW-TV in German, English and Spanish; DW-RADIO in German and 29 foreign languages; DW-WORLD.DE, the multimedia Internet service in all 31 DW languages.

www.dw.de 

Founded in 1999, The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy is an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in the United States and Germany. It is at the center of a global network of independent partners in both the public and private sectors, whose collective mission is to enhance the process of international and interregional human interaction by improving the very fabric of social relations.

www.culturaldiplomacy.org

The Deutscher Bildungsserver (German Education Server, or better Eduserver) is the focal internet guide to education-related information on the internet. It provides fundamental and high quality information on internet resources to all those concerned – thus offering quick, up-to-date, concise and free access to information.

www.eduserver.de

The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is a non-partisan American public policy and grantmaking institution dedicated to promoting greater cooperation and understanding between the United States and Europe. GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working on transatlantic issues, by convening leaders to discuss the most pressing transatlantic themes, and by examining ways in which transatlantic cooperation can address a variety of global policy challenges. In addition, GMF supports a number of initiatives to strengthen democracies.
Founded in 1972 through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has six offices in Europe: Berlin, Bratislava, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, and Ankara.

www.gmfus.org 

The Akademie constitutes a meeting point for artists from the world's various continents and cultures, as well as for representatives of different artistic fields and positions. It is an international and interdisciplinary cultural institution that brings together artistic production, theoretical reflection, and the public in unique ways.

www.akademie-solitude.de

The think europe programme is dedicated to getting young Europeans together and encouraging them to join political discourses. Our education centre has nothing to do with school. think europe provides state-of-the-art learning environment and approaches and is eager to support any of your creative contributions.

thinkeurope21.blogspot.com

IJP aims to further the understanding of promising journalists for political, cultural and economical developments far beyond the boundaries of their home countries. IJP sponsors highly skilled correspondents, producers and reporters from all media (print, tv, radio and online) between the ages of 18 to 40 years.

www.ijp.org

Alumniportal Deutschland is the place for people from abroad who have completed their studies, advanced educational training, or vocational training in Germany, or were funded by a German organization. It offers an opportunity to turn the time spent in Germany into a base of your personal and professional development.

www.alumniportal-deutschland.org

"the voyage: british german connection" is a youth portal for language, culture and contacts. It is a true British-German bilateral project which has been developed and established in collaboration between the governments and cultural organisations of Germany and the UK.

www.the-voyage.com

AIESEC is an international, independent not-for-profit organization led by recent university graduates and students.  AIESEC members are concerned with world issues, leadership and management.  AIESEC provides its members opportunities for leadership positions, international internships, and participation in global educational projects.  

www.aiesec.de

DUO - the German language learning portal for studies and academic purposes

DUO offers German language courses and also provides you with a great range of skills – from cultural and practical skills to basic knowledge in specific subject areas. Make effective use of DUO by learning at home while being supervised by experienced tutors. To get more information go to

www.deutsch-uni.com

TestDaF - the Test of German as a Foreign Language

The TestDaF is a language test for foreign learners of German who plan to study in Germany or who require recognised certification of their language skills. The test can be taken at licensed Test Centres in about 80 different countries. To get more information go to

www.testdaf.de
 

Distributed Campus is a web-based coaching platform designed for preparation and online support for foreign students participating in study abroad exchange. The portal is intended for students who plan to come to Berlin to pursue their studies, especially at the Freie Universitaet Berlin (FU). Distributed Campus offers a multimedia-based information environment, an online community, and German language exercises to insure that students planning to study in Berlin arrive fully prepared to take advantage of the rich educational and cultural resources they will find here.

Distributed Campus is developed at the Freie Universität Berlin by the Center for Digital Systems (CeDiS) and supported by the DAAD.

www.distributed-campus.org 

TU9 Excellence in Engineering and the Sciences - made in Germany! TU9 ist the network of the leading Institutes of Technology in Germany.

www.tu9.de

SelfAssessment international is an online service for everyone who is interested in studying a technical subject in Germany. It offers prospective students the opportunity to learn more about their strengths and weaknesses and provides an insight into the requirements of technical studies at TU9 Universities.

www.self-assessment.tu9.de 

The German Rectors' Conference/Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK) is the voluntary association of state and state-recognised universities and other higher education institutions in Germany. It currently has 261 member institutions at which around 98 per cent of all students in Germany are registered.

http://www.hrk.de/

Youth hostels for every occasion: The German Youth Hostels Association runs 554 hostels between Sylt in the North of Germany and Oberstdorf in the South. You will find them in all tourist areas and in large cities. You can spend your holidays in a youth hostel, stay overnight on a through journey, engage in sports or participate in a training course: youth hostels offer everything from skiing lessons to canoeing trips, from riding to self-defence training, from environmental education to cultural events.

www.youth-hostels.de 

Au pair-Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft IN VIA

The network of IN VIA au pair information centers throughout the country arranges au pair stays in Europe and accompanies the au pairs and their host families throughout the entire stay.  The association has own contact points in London and Paris – the Foyer Porta (Paris) and the German YMCA London. The association offers au pair meetings, excursions and seminars.

www.aupair-invia.de

The Robert Bosch Stiftung (Robert Bosch Foundation) is one of the major German foundations associated with a private company. The Foundation seized numerous initiatives for the promotion of young elites. For further information please refer to our website

www.bosch-stiftung.de 

Expatica - the expatriate’s home on the web - is a must read for the English-speaking expatriate community. With an intelligent, opinionated and lively style, Expatica informs and entertains with local and international news and features articles on topics relevant to expatriates. Its comprehensive listings keep expats up-to-date with the latest in travel, arts, shopping, dining and community events.

www.expatica.com

FAZ.NET is the Internet site of Germany’s leading daily newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Its target group are young smart people who are motivated, ambitious and who value good journalism.

www.faz.net

FAZjob.NET, the integrated online job market of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, for experts and executives with extensive content and service offerings covering the themes of occupation, careers and jobs, as well as personnel and recruiting.

www.fazjob.net

The F.A.Z.-Hochschulanzeiger is the magazine from the publishing group of the Frankfurter Allgemeine newspaper Ltd. for students and graduates.

www.hochschulanzeiger.de

Daily updated news and information about career choice and studying in Germany. The site offers search tools for new degree programs, jobs and traineeships. Get answers to all of your questions in the community and visit Germany's first virtual career choice fair.

www.einstieg.com

NZZ campus is the university and career online magazine of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung - one of the most renowned broadsheets in Switzerland and one of the oldest newspapers in the world. NZZ campus provides articles and blogs on a whole rage of different topics aimed at students and young professionals.

www.nzzcampus.ch 

WG -Gesucht.de offers a search for rooms in flats and houses throughout Germany and in selected European cities. It also makes avaiblable the possibility to place adverts for rooms on the website.

www.wg-gesucht.de

Uni Apart is an innovative provider of modern student housing facilities in Germany. Fully equipped with up-to-date furniture, own bathroom and kitchen as well as broadband internet access, Uni Apart offers you a pleasant and successful time during your studies in Germany from day one.

www.uniapart.de

matchboxmedia is a publishing house that has specialised in the editorial creation and editing of career and management topics. Its city Jobguides provide an in depth overview of the main employers in all the major cities in Germany. In addition, matchboxmedia advises employers on the creation of their personal communication and designs and presents events.

www.jobguide.de

JobStairs serves as a market place for job adverts by predominantly large companies in Germany and offers job posts by qualified applicants. It provides up to date job adverts combined with intelligent search and job-alert functions.

www.jobstairs.de 

e-fellows.net is the first company in Europe to award an online scholarship to the most talented and successful students. The objective of this private sector initiative is to cultivate these talents by offering them comprehensive Internet research possibilities and services as well as to create a unique network for their studies and career. In addition to the online scholarship, e-fellows.net supports students of all disciplines throughout their studies by providing current news and information on studies and careers, tips and tricks for semesters abroad, and of course an attractive online job and internship market.

www.e-fellows.net 

XING/openBC is Europe's foremost global online networking platform for professional and secure contact management and networking. Innovative networking and communication technologies are available in German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and many other languages.

www.xing.com

Der English-Blog delivers a daily dose of English using exercises and explanations to improve your skills. It offers a perfect five minute morsel for people who want to stop by to refresh or improve their English.

www.der-englisch-blog.de

Pointoo offers a good alternative to the exchange of travel and going out tips between friends: users can create content on important places quickly and easily and tag them with geographical coordinates. Pointoo is an Internet site that includes recommendation and swapping functions; as well as a mobile version, which remembers places (“geo-tagging”) and enables users to find them through a local search. Pointoo’s services are rounded off by the integration of its content on mobile navigation devices of all large manufacturers.

www.pointoo.de

ConnectingIndians.com is the One Stop Portal for Indians in Germany. "Connecting Indians" is a non profit organization, which aims to provide a single Internet platform to all Indians living in Germany. It offers many community features like forums, news, events calender, apartment search, and many other services. "Connecting Indians" believes that knowledge should be shared for the better integration of society.

www.connectingindians.com

ppp-alumni.de is the German alumni website for the participants of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program (PPP/CBYX). 

www.ppp-alumni.de 

Tandem (Coordiantion Center of the German-Czech Youth Exchange) - Located in Regensburg, Tandem is the center for the German-Czech youth exchange financed by the Bundesministerium für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend as well as the states of Bavaria and Saxony. Together with their partner office in Pilsen, Tandem promotes German-Czech youth meetings, specialized programs, and advanced training for youth social workers and teachers. The Tandem offices also advise the German-Czech youth meetings in academic and social realms. Teenagers and young adults can find or post information about German-Czech youth culture, student exchange, mobility, and internship opportunities at the German-Czech information portal www.ahoj.info.  The newsletter "Tandem-Kurier" informs their readership about current employment offerings, events, and questions in the field.

www.tandem-org.de