Engineering & Innovation
Why Choose This Program?
Explore
Have fun discovering Berlin's diverse neighborhoods and clever engineering solutions.
Network
Meet new friends and engineers. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Investigate how engineers design solutions for major global problems. Collaborate to propose an engineering solution to a contemporary challenge.
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 Itinerary
Sample Activities
Behind the Scenes at the BMW Motorbike Factory
German engineering is synonymous with the precision and innovation of BMW. For over half a century, these legendary vehicles have been engineered in Berlin and revered worldwide. Walking into the BMW Motorbike Factory, the smell of oil and the hum of machinery fill the air. You're awed by the action of the factory, mechanics and technicians putting incredible engineering into action.
As you tour the factory lines, you witness the assembly of a motorbike engine, watching as over 2,000 parts come together to form custom bikes built to customer specifications. You and your fellow Global Navigators lock in on every detail, energized and exchanging questions as you talk with technicians and BMW engineers about the art and science behind these iconic machines. For a group of future innovators, this is the ultimate dream setting—a front-row seat to groundbreaking technology and world-class engineering.
You bond with your peers over a shared obsession with designing and building vehicles, imagining futures where you’ll create machines that redefine speed, precision, and innovation.
3D Printing Workshop at MotionLab
3D printing is revolutionizing engineering, making it possible to transform ideas into tangible prototypes with remarkable speed and precision. At MotionLab, Berlin’s premier innovation hub for hardware startups, you’ll dive into this cutting-edge technology firsthand. Here, you’ll not only explore the latest advancements in hardtech but also design and print your own 3D creation, seeing your concepts come to life.
Working alongside experts at MotionLab, you’ll learn the intricacies of the 3D printing process—from refining your design to operating the machines. As you engage with professionals and international innovators, you’ll gain insights into how 3D printing and other technologies like laser cutting are shaping industries and pushing the boundaries of sustainable engineering. During a tour of MotionLab’s state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll visit its CNC lab, metal lab, electronics lab, and more, discovering how this community is driving its mission for a climate-neutral future.
This immersive experience bridges the gap between theory and practice, empowering you with skills and inspiration to fuel your engineering journey. Whether it’s a future project or a career path, MotionLab sparks ideas that will shape how you innovate and create.
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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.
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
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