By Julia Funaki, Director, International, AACRAO
Are you an education professional seeking to expand your global perspective and forge meaningful international connections? The prestigious Baden-Württemberg Seminar is accepting applications through June 23, 2025, offering a rare, fully-supported opportunity to immerse yourself in Germany's innovative educational landscape.
A Transformative Cross-Cultural Experience
From October 19 to 25, 2025, selected participants will journey to Stuttgart, Germany, for an unparalleled professional development experience. Sponsored by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research, and Arts in collaboration with AACRAO and NAFSA, this seminar provides education professionals with a comprehensive exploration of the German educational system.
"I have been grateful all week to attend this seminar, and after seeing how much went into it, how many people contributed, how much I learned, I am in awe," shared a past participant. "It's amazing that I have been allowed to see the German state of Baden-Württemberg in such an immersive way."
Discover Baden-Württemberg's Educational Excellence
As a vibrant hub for higher education, Baden-Württemberg hosts approximately 70 of Germany's 420 universities, including:
Nine renowned research universities, including the ancient institutions of Heidelberg, Tübingen, and Freiburg.
Over twenty practical, industry-connected universities of applied sciences.
The innovative Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University with its unique dual education model.
Six specialized universities of education.
Eleven distinguished universities of arts and music.
Participants will engage directly with administrators and educators across multiple institutional types, gaining invaluable insights into student exchange processes, cross-cultural collaboration, and comparative educational systems.
Minimal Financial Commitment, Maximum Professional Value
The Baden-Württemberg Ministry generously covers on-site costs, including lodging, most meals, and program-sponsored travel within Germany. Your institution is responsible only for transportation to and from Germany, making this an exceptionally accessible international professional development opportunity.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for:
Applicants from Oregon, California, North Carolina, Massachusetts, and Connecticut—states with existing partnerships with Baden-Württemberg—are especially encouraged to apply.
Apply for a Life-Changing Professional Development Opportunity
Don't Miss Your Opportunity
"Apply—you won't regret it!" recommends another past participant.
This seminar offers far more than professional development; it provides a gateway to international connections, cultural understanding, and new opportunities for your institution's students.
Make 2025 the year you invest in global education.
Start your application today.