Goethe-Institut Äthiopien | Language. Culture. Germany.

The Goethe-Institut in Its Anniversary Year

For 75 years, the Goethe-Institut has stood worldwide for encounter, dialogue, and cultural collaboration. The anniversary year 2026 invites us to look back on this history. Discover our anniversary website!

The Goethe-Institut in Its Anniversary Year © Ethel Deirdre/Jun Yap Won

The Goethe-Institut Äthiopien remains open during the National Primary Exams. Visitors are welcome during our regular opening hours.

Please use the main gate of Addis Ababa University, College of Business and Economicsto access the Institute.

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Streaming recommendations

We have compiled a fantastic selection of German films and series for you to enjoy that are currently available in the media libraries of the public broadcasters and on various streaming services in Germany.

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Vacancy

The Goethe-Institut Äthiopien is looking for Sachbearbeiter*in Programm in Addis Abeba(PDF, 139 KB)

The Goethe-Institut Äthiopien is looking for German language teachers(PDF, 468 KB)

TEACHING GERMAN

The Goethe-Institut is the world's leading provider of professional development for German teachers – in Ethiopia, in Germany or via distance learning. We provide you with up-to-date material and interactive services. Find out about events held by the Goethe-Institut for teachers.

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LIBRARY

You will find a selection of media in German language and in translation in the library: books, magazines, films, music, apps and games. Find out more about current topics and trends, and get to know Germany.

Wed :: 1:00pm–5:30pm
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri:: 8:30am–5:30pm

Lending

In the library you'll find an up-to-date selection of printed and audiovisual media in German and partly in English to keep you informed about latest trends and current issues.

ELIBRARY

The eLibrary is the virtual library of the Goethe-Institut. This service allows you to borrow digital documents, such as eBooks, eAudio books and electronic newspapers, for a predetermined period of time, by downloading them from the eLibrary.

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