Summer in Berlin
Unique Experiences
EXPLORE
Berlin’s architectural masterpieces and world-class arts scene.
INCREASE YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS
with an immersive classroom experience and afternoon activities that let you practice your new real-life skills in the community
TASTE YOUR WAY THROUGH BERLIN
with legendary street food like Currywurst, Döner Kebap, or delicious ice cream
1,700
BRIDGES
118
NUMBER OF ARTISTS WHO PAINTED THE BERLIN WALL MEMORIAL AT THE EAST SIDE GALLERY
445
BERLIN'S PARKS, RECREATIONAL AREAS, WOODS, AND RIVERS
Your Destination
The thriving global city of Berlin is home to more than 3.7 million people. Live among the locals and see for yourself why Berlin is ranked among the top for international urban quality of life. With excellent public transportation, you'll have no problem getting around the city to explore Berlin's parks, orchestras, museums, festivals, and historical landmarks.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Berlin.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
A day trip to the neighboring city of Potsdam will allow you to bask in the splendor and pomp of one of the city’s seven palaces from the 18th and 19th centuries.
OTHER CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
- Visit the famous Reichstag, Germany’s iconic parliament building.
- Walk along the banks of the Spree River and the Landwehr Canal to soak up the summer vibes like true Berliners.
- Visit the headquarters of a German political party and talk about the future of the European Union.
- Get an inside look at Berlin’s thriving start-up scene and meet locals at a networking pitch event.
Program Blogs
Berlin’s Sky: A Thousand and One Colors
By: Rachel Fischler Berlin is an extraordinary place. It has a heartbeat—a pulse all its own. While I had the chance to see immense variance and beauty across Europe, I... keep reading
Kayla Santana: "You'll gain much appreciation for Berlin, and when you head back to NYC, you'll figure out what a treasure both cities are”
Kayla is part of our High School German Language and Culture Session II students, currently living in Berlin for 4 weeks. She is originally from the Bronx, New York, USA... keep reading
HOUSING & MEALS
HOUSING
CIEE Berlin offers a variety of housing options to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. Your accommodation preferences will be met in the form of dorms, homestays, and shared apartments. Additionally, all housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, and restaurants. Most students live in an on-campus residence hall with a mix of CIEE students and resident assistants.
Standard Housing: Includes a single room at a homestay; or a triple or quad room accommodation on campus at the CIEE G27 dormitory; or a double room off-campus in a shared apartment/residence hall located within 45 minutes of CIEE Berlin.
- Homestays: Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Students who live with host families receive breakfast and dinner daily.
- CIEE G27 Dormitory: Triples and quad rooms on campus offer an en-suite bathroom and are fully furnished and equipped with a fridge, microwave, and Wi-Fi. The dormitory has four large, shared student kitchens, five student lounges, and a laundry room.
- Shared Apartments/Residence Halls: Off-campus shared apartments offer double rooms, kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. In residence halls and at shared apartments, students can prepare their own meal in the (shared) kitchens. Basic cooking utensils are provided. In the surrounding neighborhood and throughout the city, there are plenty of restaurants ready for students to explore.
Select Housing: Includes a double dorm room or shared apartment at the CIEE Berlin campus or a single room off-campus in a shared apartment/residence hall located within 45 minutes of CIEE Berlin. In residence halls and at shared apartments, students can prepare their own meals in the (shared) kitchens. Basic cooking utensils are provided. In the surrounding neighborhood and throughout the city, there are plenty of restaurants ready for students to explore. Select housing requires an additional fee.
- Residence Halls: The on-campus residence hall rooms offer en-suite bathrooms and are fully furnished and equipped with a fridge, microwave, and Wi-Fi. The residence hall has four large, shared student kitchens, five student lounges, and a laundry room.
- Shared Apartments: Off-campus shared apartments offer kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
MEALS
Residence Hall: Meals are not included in the program cost. Students can prepare their own meals within the kitchen facilities. CIEE provides basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. Students can also explore the various restaurants in our multicultural Kreuzberg neighborhood or throughout the city.
Academics
Students enroll in one or two six-week blocks, taking two credit-bearing courses during each block. This program gives students the flexibility to stay in Berlin the entire time or spend one of the two blocks at our other Open Campus Block locations.
Students can also opt to take a Survival German course (non-credit) during one block. All courses are taught by faculty from a range of Berlin institutions and are specialists in their respective fields.
Arizona State University: Enhance your international academic coursework with optional online courses that best align with your degree requirements and interests. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar, so you can study abroad with CIEE while continuing to meet all your academic goals.
Course Information
Course Notes
- Courses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple CIEE locations.
Language Classes
- During course selection, students interested in a non-introductory language course will be required to take a language assessment to determine their proficiency level. Enrollment will be finalized on-site and is based on assessment outcomes.
- Students can also enroll in an optional Survival German course (non-credit) during a single block.
Summer Block I 2025
Summer Block II 2025
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- CIEE STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Block I 2025 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 | |
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2025 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $13,900 | |
| Program Summer Block II 2025 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $4,450**
Housing = $2,000***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $6,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $168†
International Airfare = $1,250
Local Transportation = $200
Books & Supplies = $100
Visa Fees = $80
Personal expenses = $150††
Other = $100†††
Total Costs = $2,048Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $340 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††Includes 3 GB data/month. 6 GB data would cost an extra $9/month
†††emergency fund
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $9,400**
Housing = $4,000***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $13,900Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $336†
International Airfare = $1,250
Local Transportation = $400
Books & Supplies = $200
Visa Fees = $160
Personal expenses = $300††
Other = $200†††
Total Costs = $2,846Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $340 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††Includes 3 GB data/month. 6 GB data would cost an extra $9/month
†††emergency fund
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $4,450**
Housing = $2,000***
Insurance = $200
Total Fees = $6,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $168†
International Airfare = $1,250
Local Transportation = $200
Books & Supplies = $100
Visa Fees = $80
Personal expenses = $150††
Other = $100†††
Total Costs = $2,048Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $340 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††Includes 3 GB data/month. 6 GB data would cost an extra $9/month
†††emergency fund
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Andrea Adam Moore
Center Director
Andrea Adam Moore holds a Master in Business Administration. Andrea was previously the Director of the Indiana University Europe Gateway in Berlin.
Greta Krumbholz
Academic Director
Greta Krumbholz has a Master’s degree in German and Slavic Studies and a Ph.D. in linguistics at the University of Hamburg. She has taught at the University of Hamburg, the...
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