Engineering & Innovation
Summer '25 Applications Open
The Take-Aways
Real-world Experience
Alongside engineering professionals, investigate how Germany is designing creative solutions for major global problems. Conduct research and come home with a proposal that addresses a current engineering challenge.
Credentials For Your Future
Topics for your college essays, experience to inform your future career, and a proposal showcasing your application of engineering concepts and ideas on how to solve a complex real-world problem.
Life Skills And New Friendships
Return with greater self-confidence, independence, and improved communication and leadership skills. Enjoy a broader worldview and diverse friendships from across the U.S.
45
Hours Of Expert Instruction
3
Weeks Pursuing Your Passion
1
Life-changing Experience
The Destination
Welcome to Berlin, one of Europe’s most vibrant capitals and a powerhouse in engineering and innovation.
Berlin—with its urban grit, historic landmarks, and progressive mindset—lies between the Spree and Havel rivers in northeastern Germany. The city is adorned with modern buildings, lush parks, and incredible street art among famous sites like the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Berlin Wall Memorial, which once marked the division of the city into East and West. Over the past three decades, Berlin has witnessed numerous innovations addressing the challenges of the past, present, and future—spanning improvements to electricity lines, roads, bridges, transportation, defense, airspace, aeronautics, and more. Renowned for its high-quality products and engineering prowess, Germany boasts a rich tradition of investing in science, technology, and engineering. There's a reason why the "Made in Germany" label is celebrated worldwide.
This tolerant and multicultural metropolis attracts people from all across the globe, with over 20% of its population hailing from non-German backgrounds. Its resulted in a unique mix of cultures coexisting all in one place. Get ready to taste various international flavors alongside traditional German cuisine!
Cultural Awareness
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.
Sample Activities
Just imagine all the fun you’ll have!
- Discover new technologies at the Futurium, an environmentally-focused museum allowing you to live out different scenarios in the future.
- Join a workshop on robotics, solar panel construction, e-Bikes, and more at the Technical University Berlin.
- Experience Ferropolis, known as “the city of iron,” where you can explore excavations, civil and architectural engineering marvels, and big rig machinery.
- Visit the innovative real-world laboratory of Roof Water-Farm, working with new technologies to clean water and grow food in urban settings.
- See how some of the best sports cars in the world are created on a tour of the Porsche factory in Leipzig, two hours south of Berlin.
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.
A Day in Potsdam
We arrived in Potsdam on Saturday morning and were welcomed by the familiar charm we've seen from Berlin: abundant public transit, impressive architecture, and a friendly calm from all its... keep reading
Berliner Dom
Recently, a group of our engineering students had the pleasure of visiting the magnificent Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral). Standing proudly on Museum Island, the Berliner Dom is instantly recognizable by... keep reading
Erfurt, Germany
Saturday marked the start of our weekend trip to Erfurt by ICE train. As we exited the Bahnhof, students immediately noticed the medieval architecture and noted the differences between Berlin... keep reading
Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2025 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,450 | |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,450 |
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and 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.
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