Information for term Global Internship
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenFrom its evocative landmarks to its vibrant art and dining, Berlin is one of the world’s most remarkable cities. Take advantage of everything this trendy city offers as you participate in a part-time English language internship matched to your skills and interests and accompanying internship course.
CIEE Berlin offers a wide range of internship opportunities across diverse industries. When you apply to become a CIEE intern, our staff will work directly with you to match you with an internship opportunity that suits your unique needs and professional goals. While internships are competitive, CIEE will help you navigate the internship interview process to set you up for success. Our staff will offer you constructive resume revisions and provide you with the tools to succeed in your interview to ensure you are placed with the right opportunity. Learn more about our personalized placement process.
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Unique Experiences
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Work in Europe’s largest economy
and international hub for start-ups and tech companies
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Sample Berlin’s entrepreneurial spirit
through the eclectic food scene with local and sustainable ingredients, supper clubs and food festivals
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Live in a young, vibrant city
with residents from over 186 countries, world-renowned architecture, efficient public transportation, and open-minded, English-speaking locals
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bridges. More than Venice!
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opera houses – most of any city in the world
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bigger than Paris
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Home to more than 3.7 million people, Berlin is a dynamic global city. The capital of Germany boasts the most productive workers in the world, with booming start-up and tech sectors, creating the perfect environment for a rewarding internship. Berlin is also rich in culture with a wealth of museums, landmarks, and stunning architecture, not to mention its vibrant art and dining scenes.
Learn more about Berlin and see past internship examples »
Berlin’s 24-hour public transportation system is extensive and connects the areas of the city accessibly and quickly. CIEE Berlin is steps from a neighborhood subway station with easy access to the rest of the city. Located in the heart of the Kreuzberg district, CIEE Berlin offers students easy access to a large public market hall, restaurants and cafés, and a variety of shops.
Students commute to their internships and most program activities via local public transportation. An introduction to the system is provided during orientation and students are responsible for securing their own public transportation pass. Program housing is convenient to public transportation and all internship locations are accessible.
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
FEATURED EXCURSION
Each semester, students in the Global Internship program are invited to join us for two overnight excursions to various destinations around Germany. Though destinations may vary, such as Nuremberg in Bavaria in the south or Rostock up on the Baltic coast, you will get to know the city through a local tour guide, enjoy a traditional German meal, and have plenty of free time to explore the neighborhoods, museums, and institutions that make each of our destinations unique!
OTHER EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Get to know your peers by participating in local activities like going to the open-air cinema, taking a riverboat cruise, or playing soccer
- Visit the multitude of universities, research institutes, museums, and historical sites to expand your understanding of Berlin culture
- Explore the arts scene with trips to local galleries, film festivals, concerts, and theater performances
- Dive into local history and find great deals at Berlin’s numerous flea markets, vintage stores, and second-hand shops. Get an inside look at Berlin’s thriving start-up scene and meet local experts from a variety of fields at the frequent networking events.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Take advantage of resume help and interviewing skills based on local business culture
- Explore the professional working world of Berlin through organizational site visits, industry networking events, and guest lectures
- Participate in workshops that will help you make the most of your internship
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HOUSING
Residence Hall: Students may live in an on-campus residence hall with a mix of CIEE students, local university students, and resident assistants. If local health and safety regulations permit, students live in double, triple, or quad rooms with en suite bathrooms and shower facilities. Lounges and kitchens allow students to meet over meals, cultural activities, study groups, and special events. They are shared spaces, with students enjoying the benefits but also the responsibility of taking care of them. Larger common areas are on the ground floor and inner courtyards offer comfortable spaces to work and relax.
Shared Apartments: In the event that there is not enough space in the Residence Hall, students may also be housed in shared apartments. Each apartment will have shared common spaces, including a kitchen and a bathroom. Apartments are usually located approximately 30 minutes from campus by public transportation.
Accepted students can indicate a housing preference, but final housing assignments are solely at the discretion of CIEE.
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MEALS
Meals are not included in the program cost. In both housing styles, students can prepare their own meals within the kitchen facilities. CIEE provides basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. Students can also explore the myriad restaurants in our multicultural Kreuzberg neighborhood or throughout the city. Students should be prepared to have a food budget.
Berlin, Germany Where You'll Study
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CIEE Global Institute-Berlin
Located in the heart of the Kreuzberg district, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Berlin, our campus contains the best of both worlds, with a U.S.-style residence life program within a local German neighborhood. The campus also offers easy access to a variety of shops, markets, restaurants, and cafes.
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Getting Around
Students will commute mostly via public transportation. We provide an introduction to the system during orientation, and students are responsible for securing their own public transportation pass.
Academics
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As a global intern in Berlin, you’ll work in a non-paying position within a wide range of opportunities across a diverse set of industries. Extracurricular excursions and cultural activities in and around Berlin complement your coursework and immerse you in the history and culture of the city.
This semester length program includes 6 weeks of academic coursework and a 12-week part-time internship and internship course. During the 6-week block of academic coursework, participants enroll in two elective Open Campus courses. In addition to the required 6-week block of courses at the start of the program, participants are also provided the option to take one additional Open Campus course during Block II and/or Block III should their schedules allow. Class environment varies depending on the course and is designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. All internships are offered in English, but an international environment is to be expected.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Additional Requirements
Students participating in the Berlin Semester Global Internship program must maintain full-time student status at their home university while participating in the CIEE program and must have matriculated full-time at their home university at least three months prior to application. Students should be prepared to obtain a signed letter from their home university confirming student matriculation details.
Additional visa restrictions may apply and CIEE will advise students as part of the early application process.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
Upon completing the two electives during the first six-week block, students participate in an academic course taught in an online learning environment alongside the 12-week internship. The two 6-week elective courses, internship course, and the internship are all required components of the program.
Students will enroll in:
- Two Block I CIEE courses offered on a 6-week academic block system
- 12-week part-time internship with an integrated online academic course
- Optional additional CIEE elective course in Block II and/or Block III
PROGRAM CREDIT
Total credit for the program is 12-18 semester/18-27 quarter credits.
Course Credit
- CIEE courses: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours (language courses = 60 contact hours)
- CIEE Internship: 6 semester/9 quarter credits; 15 integrated academic course hours, 225-300 internship placement hours
- Weeks 1 – 6
- 2 Block I CIEE courses
- Weeks 7 – 18
- INSH 3826 HYBR: Academic Internship in a Global Workplace
- One additional CIEE elective course in Block II and/or Block III (optional)
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
CIEE courses are designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment for elective courses typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion. The integrated academic course which correlates with the 12-week internship is taught primarily in an online learning environment to complement the internship experience. Students are expected to dress and behave professionally throughout their internship and are subject to the agreed-upon internship protocols arranged by CIEE and the host organization.
Class Format
Students begin by taking two CIEE elective courses offered on a 6-week academic block system. All courses are customized for and open only to CIEE students. Elective classes include a combination of lectures, group work, presentations, and discussions. The second part of the program includes a 12-week CIEE internship and academic course and optional CIEE elective courses. Except for the required Internship course, all courses are offered with the CIEE Open Campus program and will therefore be shared with students on the program, and many are available in multiple CIEE locations. To help ensure you are able to enroll in the courses you need, some courses may be facilitated as a Hybrid course by an instructor from a location that is separate from your own. In a Hybrid course, you will learn either face-to-face or online, depending on your location. However, regardless of your location, you will apply what you learn from the instructor and course materials in your location.
Grading
The U.S. grading scale of A-F is used. Final grades are based on class participation, homework, individual project work, presentations, and midterm and final exams. In the integrated academic course, which correlates with the 12-week internship, students should expect to be assessed via assignments, as outlined in the syllabus. Internship supervisors provide a written evaluation of progress toward internship goals at the conclusion of the placement.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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Course Notes
- All internships are offered in English.
- Students should expect to spend 19-25 hours per week engaged in internship work, and an additional 1-2 hours per week on internship coursework.
- Block I courses are chosen from any of the courses offered through the Open Campus Block program in Block I. Courses are listed as “Fall Block I” and “Spring Block I” respectively.
- The optional courses for Weeks 7-18 available for Block II and Block III are listed below. Students can only add one optional course per block (Block II and/or Block III).
- Hybrid Courses
Some CIEE courses are offered in a hybrid format to make them available at multiple program locations and increase your course choices. A hybrid class is taught synchronously in a classroom in one location, and students in the program at other CIEE locations join live online. All students have the same instructor and meet as one class. Co-curricular activities are tailored to each student’s location to promote local, experiential and intercultural learning for all. The syllabi show the location of instruction for all hybrid classes and from what program locations the course can be taken. Hybrid courses can be identified as those whose course codes end in “CIEE”.
Fall 2023 CIEE Courses
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Agriculture
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
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
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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
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
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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.
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| Fall 2023 18 weeks | Deadline Passed | Aug 14, 2023 | Dec 16, 2023 |
$19,950
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 Educational Costs = $15,703 Housing = $3,750 Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $19,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $3,100 International Airfare = $1,250 † Local Transportation = $320 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $80 Personal expenses = $2,200 Other = $65 †† Total Estimated Costs = $7,215Financial AidCIEE 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. 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 by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† Covid test fees for entry to the US, if required |
| Spring 2024 18 weeks | Nov 1, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 | May 4, 2024 |
$20,850
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Program FeesCIEE 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 insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 Educational Costs = $14,356 Housing = $6,000 Insurance = $194 Total Fees = $20,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $1,872 Personal expenses = $225 Total Estimated Costs = $2,097Financial AidCIEE 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. 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 by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. |
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.
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What's Included
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Our Staff
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Andrea Adam Moore
Center Director
Andrea Adam Moore holds a Master in Business Administration.
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Julia Widdig
Internship Manager
Julia has been working at CIEE Berlin since 2018, first as part of the Student Life Team, and now as the Internship Program Manager. She has a BA from University College Utrecht in the Netherlands and a Masters in Applied Cultural Analysis from the University of Copenhagen.
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Eric Ginola
Director of Student Life
Besides day-to-day student advising and cultural programming, Eric also stays active teaching as a core member of the CIEE Berlin faculty.
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