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Is this program right for you?

This program is intended for students who have an interest in contemporary Germany, who wish to pursue coursework in English and study German language.

Program Snapshot

  • Continue or begin German language study; wide range of courses taught in English focusing on modern Germany
  • CIEE workshops on different aspects of the city provide an insider’s perspective on Berlin
  • CIEE-organized activities with German students, including language partners
  • Explore other regions of Germany through program excursions
  • Live in an accessible, multicultural European capital city

Subject Areas

  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Cinema Studies
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Literature
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Theater

About Berlin

Berlin, a dynamic and fascinating Central European city of about three and a half million, with a rich and dramatic past, is a center for the cultural and intellectual life of the country. It offers a wide range of cultural offerings, including many museums, theaters, and music venues. The public transportation system is extensive and the city is well connected to other German and Central European cities.

Where You'll Study

Freie Universität Berlin

The Freie Universität Berlin is one of Germany’s premier instiutions of higher learning. The University was founded in 1948 and enrolls 32,000 students. The University, located in Dahlem, the attractive southwestern section of Berlin, is one of nine German universities named by the German government as an institution of excellence. The University is located in a residential area of southwestern Berlin with easy access by public transportation to the city center.

Thoughts From Abroad

As the capital of Germany and a European central hub, Berlin, the country’s largest city, boasts a population of 3.4 million people and is a major center of culture, politics, media, and science. As home to prestigious universities, diverse architecture, museums, contemporary arts, and festivals, Berlin offers you the chance to work on your German language skills out of the classroom as you stroll the streets admiring the city’s architectural achievements or visit one of its many art galleries and museums. You’ll study alongside German and other international students at the Freie Universität Berlin, the city’s largest university. With CIEE, you’ll learn German at your level and witness firsthand the growth Berlin has seen since the fall of the Wall and the reunification of East and West Berlin.

— Resident Director

Staff Bios

Benjamin Lorch, Resident Director, served at the University of Chicago as the Managing Director of the Chicago Public Schools— University of Chicago Internet Project, a model program for University educational outreach and community partnerships. In 2006 Mr. Lorch was selected as a Robert Bosch Fellow and worked at the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (International and EU Cooperation Division) and the Berlin School of Creative Leadership.

For the past two years, Lorch continued his work at the Berlin School of Creative Leadership as Head of Communications, handling international communications strategy and MBA program recruitment of top marketing, media, and advertising executives worldwide.

Recommended Credit

semester: 17 semester/25.5 quarter hours
academic year: 34 semester/51 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 3.0
  • Applicants must have reached the equivalent of at least second semester sophomore status

Program Dates

Spring 20101/5/2010 - 4/24/2010
Fall 2010Available: 2/15/2010
Academic Year 2010-11Available: 2/15/2010

Application Deadlines

Spring 201010/1/2009
Fall 20104/1/2010
Academic Year 2010-114/1/2010

Click here to check for deadline extensions.

Duration

Spring 201016 weeks
early January - mid-April
Fall 201016 weeks
late August - mid-December
Academic Year 2010-1136 weeks
late August - mid-April

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Spring 2010 $15,200
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the student apartment option.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$10,646
    Housing (Apartment Option)*$4,480
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$15,200

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the student apartment option.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,050
    Personal Expenses$2,800
    Meals (Apartments)**$2,250
    Books and Supplies$300
    Local Transportation$400
    Visa Fee$100
    Total$6,900

    **Additional meals for homestay students are estimated at $750


  • Fall 2010 $15,200
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the student apartment option.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$10,646
    Housing (Apartment Option)*$4,480
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$15,200

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the student apartment option.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Personal Expenses$2,800
    Meals (Apartments)**$750
    Books and Supplies$300
    Local Transportation$400
    Visa Fee$100
    Total$5,700


  • Academic Year 2010-11 $28,900
    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the student apartment option.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$19,866
    Housing (Apartment Option)*$8,960
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$28,900

    The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, residence permit expenses, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students in the homestay option have two meals per day provided as part of the program fee. No meals are included in the student apartment option.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$1,350
    Personal Expenses$5,600
    Meals (Apartments)**$1,500
    Books and Supplies$600
    Local Transportation$800
    Visa Fee$100
    Total$9,950


Scholarship Information

For a complete list of scholarships available, please vist our Scholarships section.