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CIEE Semester in Berlin, Germany (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Berlin, Germany
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, German Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Dormitory, Homestay Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Environmental Studies, Internships, Service Learning, Sustainability
Program Type: Study Abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Semester in Berin

BERLIN, GERMANY

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Program Overview

Your Semester in Berlin program lasts a full semester and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and host institution courses. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in German culture. Live and learn in Berlin!

Unique Experiences

Discover Iconic Berlin Landmarks

such as Checkpoint Charlie, the Jewish Museum Berlin, the Reichstag Building, and the Mitte District

Uncover Berlin's Vibrant Street Art Scene

like the hidden world of graffiti, stencils, and stickers that express Berlin's unique urban culture

Immerse in Local Life with a Host Family

when you spend a weekend with a Berlin host family

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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and host institution courses that align with your academic major.
  • Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities. 

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Berlin will open doors for you to explore Germany's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.      

Samples of past excursions and activities: 

  • Embark on exciting overnight excursions to iconic destinations like Nuremberg, Dresden, or Rostock
  • Enjoy guided tours of the city's unique neighborhoods, museums, and institutions, with ample free time to check out your interests
  • Gain valuable insights into Germany's complex past during a day trip to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Three-day orientation – an introduction to German culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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