Global Entrepreneurship
Summer '25 Applications Open
The Take-Aways
Real-World Experience
Sharpen your business savvy and experience the entrepreneurship process. Come home ready to take the next steps on your entrepreneurial journey.
Credentials for Your Future
Topics for your college essays, experience to inform your future career, and a Business Proposal showing off your entrepreneurial ideas.
Life Skills and New Friendships
Return with greater self-confidence, independence, and improved communication and leadership skills. Enjoy a broader worldview and friends of different backgrounds from across the U.S.
45
Hours of Expert Instruction
3
Weeks Pursuing Your Passion
1
Life-Changing Experience
The Destination
Welcome to Berlin, with eyes on the future and reflections on the past.
Located in northeastern Germany and nestled between two rivers, Spree and Havel, is Berlin. After 80 years of dramatic change, it’s one of Europe’s most dynamic capitals, home to an exciting mix of traditional and tech-forward industries. Today many different cultures and subcultures live side by side peacefully. Constantly focused on a bright present and future—with business right at the heart of it—the city itself can be described as a startup.
About one-third of Berlin is parkland or gardens, which contrasts with its urban feel and reputation. The Brandenburg Gate serves as Berlin’s most well-known landmark, along with the more somber culture of remembrance reflected in sites, such as the Holocaust Memorial or remnants of the Berlin Wall, which separated the city in East and West prior to its destruction following the 1989 protests. All around, there are open-air street parties, festivals, galleries, theaters, and movies to enjoy. While exploring, taste traditional German dishes, such as Bouletten (meatballs) and Kohlrouladen (stuffed cabbage), as well as cuisines influenced by people from the many different cultures who have made Berlin their home.
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.
Weekly Learning Goals
Sample Activities
Just imagine all the fun you’ll have!
- Explore the trendy Kreutzberg neighborhood—see startups in action and shop at the historic Markthalle Neun.
- Take a streetart tour to discover the unique graffiti marking the city's walls.
- Relive the history of espionage at the German Spy Museum, decrypt secret messages, use listening devices, and complete a mission through a laser maze.
- Visit local vintage stores and unique specialty shops and converse with their founders about how they’ve expanded their business over time and carved out a niche for themselves!
- Hop on a train to the nearby town of Potsdam. Explore the Holländisches Viertel (Dutch Quarter) and impressive Prussian Palace and Gardens of Sanssoucci, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- On an overnight trip to Erfurt, discover the quaint medieval charm of its half-timbered houses and market. Rediscover a long-forgotten synagogue or walk the catacombs of a Baroque fortress.
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.
Futurium: A Glimpse Into Tomorrow
CIEE Entrepreneurship students visited Futurium today. Berlin’s Futurium offers a captivating portal into potential tomorrows. This interactive museum is a masterclass in the convergence of science, technology, and society, inviting... keep reading
Potsdam: Where History Meets Hip
A welcome respite from the entrepreneurial grind, CIEE students traded their laptops for train tickets, embarking on a day trip to Potsdam. Known primarily for its opulent palaces and meticulously... keep reading
From Product Pitches to Poolside: A Berlin Balancing Act
The art of product development is a delicate dance between creation and critique. Today, CIEE students in Berlin found themselves in the midst of a lively pas de deux as... 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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