Overview

The German Program of the School of Foreign Languages (SFL) is a four-year undergraduate degree within the discipline of Foreign Languages and Literature, founded in 2010. Based on the educational philosophy of "Interdisciplinary Integration, Cultural Diversity, Rooted in the City, Serving the World", the program has developed a mature international applied talent training system.

Supported by a curriculum system featuring autonomy, openness, inclusiveness and practicality, it achieves the two-way collaborative development of "Understanding Germany" and "Communicating China". With a focus on international application orientation, it builds practice platforms connecting classroom and workplace. It promotes the integrated model of "German + Digital Intelligence" to meet the needs of smart city and digital development.

The program strives to cultivate international applied German professionals capable of international communication and language services in foreign affairs, economy and trade, culture, education and other fields.

The program currently has 5 full-time teachers, all of whom have overseas study experience and industry practice experience. They have years of experience in exploring and practicing the training of applied German talents and once won the third place in the College German Group of the FLTRP "Star Teacher" Competition. The passing rate of the Test for German Majors Band 4 (PGG 4) of students over the years has been among the top of similar universities in the country, and many students are admitted to well-known universities at home and abroad for further study every year.

In addition, the characteristics of internationalized school running have become increasingly prominent. At present, the German program has established international exchanges and cooperation with many well-known German universities, including the Munich University of Applied Languages (SDI) and the University of Kassel. It also provides the German-Chinese Au Pair program and summer international exchange opportunities, creating an international learning environment for students and broadening their international horizons.

Why Choose German?

• A Key Global Language: German is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union, serving as the official language of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other nations, opening doors to a vast cultural and economic sphere.
• Gateway to an Economic Powerhouse: Germany boasts the world's third-largest GDP and is home to numerous world-class universities and Fortune 500 companies, offering outstanding academic and career opportunities.
• Thriving Sino-German Relations: The strong economic and trade ties between China and Germany, along with the numerous German companies and institutions operating in China, create a robust and growing demand for German language professionals.
• Growing Demand in Education: Since its introduction as one of the six foreign language options for China's National College Entrance Examination in 2018, the demand for qualified German teachers in primary and secondary schools has been steadily rising.
• Expert Faculty with International Experience: All full-time German faculty members possess overseas academic experience and practical industry experience in sectors such as automotive, business, and education, bringing real-world perspectives into the classroom.
• Proven Academic Excellence: Our students consistently achieve pass rates on the National German Major Grade Examinations that significantly exceed the national average for comparable universities. Many graduates advance to prestigious postgraduate programs both in China and in countries like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• Unique Cultural Immersion Opportunities: Our well-established, decade-long German-Chinese Au Pair program allows students to immerse themselves deeply in German family life, dramatically improving language proficiency and gaining a distinct advantage for future studies or careers abroad.
• Active, Competition-Focused Learning: We offer a unique "Student Lecturer Corps" and diverse cultural activities. Faculty provide dedicated coaching for major national competitions, such as the FLTRPETIC Cup and the "Greater Bay Area Cup," leading to frequent student awards.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Students learn in 40 advanced multimedia classrooms and 13 multi-functional digital language labs, which fully support courses in phonetics, listening and speaking, and interpretation.
• Bright Career Prospects: Our graduates enjoy excellent career opportunities and have achieved considerable success in diverse fields including government, education, digital media, cross-border e-commerce, cultural tourism, and business translation.
• Strong International Partnerships: We maintain active exchange and collaboration agreements with multiple German universities, providing students with valuable opportunities for study abroad and academic exchange.

Basic Information

• School School of Foreign Languages
• Study Mode Full-time
• Program Length 4 years
• Degree German, Bachelor of Arts

Knowledge and Skills

• Master knowledge of German language and culture, and possess solid comprehensive German application skills;
• Be familiar with the society and culture of English-speaking countries, and have good English application ability as well as trilingual translation competence (Chinese-German-English);
• Be able to proficiently use German to conduct international exchanges in foreign affairs, economy and trade, culture, education and other fields, with strong practical application ability;
• Possess cross-cultural communication skills and digital literacy, with critical thinking and innovative spirit.

Message from the Programme Director

Curriculum Structure

Employment

Graduates of the German Studies programme are widely recognised and highly regarded by employers for their strong comprehensive German language skills, cross-cultural communication abilities, industry practical experience, and diligent, conscientious work ethic. Current primary career paths include positions in government agencies and public institutions, German language teaching, administrative and human resources roles in domestic and foreign-funded enterprises, German translation, cross-border e-commerce operations, and study abroad consultancy. Some graduates pursue further studies at prestigious universities both domestically and internationally, including institutions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.