Welcome...

...to the Goethe-Institut in Australia, Germany's cultural institute operating worldwide. We promote the knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We have been operation in Australia since 1972 and are a hub of ideas, support, education and exchange.

Disappearing Wall Belfast - EU2020DE © Goethe-Institut / Duffy Rafferty

On the Ball

In 2023, the FIFA Women's World Cup will take place in Australia and New Zealand and the Goethe-Institut will bring students and teachers "on the ball" in a great transnational project. Join us in the women's football year 2023.

Pink soccer ball on soccer field © Unsplash / Joshua Höhne

Learn German

Deutschkurse in Australien © Goethe-Institut Melbourne

#feelslikegermany

What does German(y) feel like when you think about the nicest aspects of this country and / or language? Best entry wins. More infos here.

Win a Scholarship to Germany in 2023

Mountainous landscape with wooden hut and mountain lake #feelslikegermany © Unsplash / Daniel Sessler

Learn German from the market leader. We offer German language courses and exams in over 90 countries.

Highly qualified German teachers and first-class learning materials
German courses for all levels
Internationally recognised language certificates

Events

Experience Culture Live

02.06. – 18.06. Julian Rosefeldt: Euphoria

Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne | Film Installation

Film Installation

Rising Festival 2023 © Palace Cinemas

Events

Teaching German

Our offices in Melbourne and Sydney are committed to high-quality in-service training for German teachers. We offer free classroom materials, digital teaching programs, training courses, scholarships and much more. Find out more about our offers and get in touch with our staff.

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Our offices in Australia

The Goethe-Institut has offices in Melbourne and in Sydney: the Goethe-Institut Melbourne opened in 1972 and the Goethe-Institut Sydney was founded in 1974.