Global Internship
Unique Experiences
WORK IN EUROPE’S LARGEST ECONOMY
and international hub for start-ups and tech companies
SAMPLE BERLIN’S ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
through the eclectic food scene with local and sustainable ingredients, supper clubs and food festivals
LIVE IN A YOUNG, VIBRANT CITY
with residents from over 186 countries, world-renowned architecture, efficient public transportation, and open-minded, English-speaking locals
1,700
BRIDGES. MORE THAN VENICE!
3
OPERA HOUSES – MOST OF ANY CITY IN THE WORLD
9X
BIGGER THAN PARIS
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.
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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 & 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: Standard Housing: Includes one of the following options: (1) a single room at a homestay, (2) accommodation in a triple or quad room at CIEE Berlin or (3) if dorm capacity is exceeded a double room off-campus in a shared apartment/residence hall located within 45 minutes of CIEE. Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family. Off-campus shared apartments offer kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. 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 residence hall has four large, shared student kitchens, five student lounges, and a laundry room.
Students who live with host families receive breakfast and dinner daily. In residence halls and at shared apartments, students can prepare their own meal in the (shared) kitchens. Basic cooking utensils are provided. In the neighborhood or throughout the city, there are plenty of restaurants ready for students to explore.
Select Housing: Includes a double dorm room or shared apartment at CIEE Berlin. 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. Select housing requires an additional fee.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a private dorm room or apartment in the Berlin Center. 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. Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.
A note: Housing is on a first-come, first-served basis. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we’ll let you know before you arrive.
MEALS
Residence Hall: Students can prepare their own meals in the full kitchen. CIEE provides basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. Students can also explore the myriad restaurants in our multicultural Kreuzberg neighborhood or throughout the city.
Apartments: Students can prepare their own meals in shared kitchens. Basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies are provided. Students can also explore the myriad restaurants in their neighborhood or throughout the city.
Homestay: Students who live with homestay families receive breakfast and dinner daily.
Academics
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.
Course Information
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”.
Academic Projects
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
Architecture
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Agriculture
Health Professions and Related Programs
Social Sciences
History, Philosophy, Religion
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Visual and Performing Arts
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Academic Projects
Business, Economics, Management, and Marketing
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Agriculture
Health Professions and Related Programs
History, Philosophy, Religion
Social Sciences
Languages and Cultural Studies
Literature, Linguistics, and Writing
Visual and Performing Arts
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Natural Resources, Conservation, and the Environment
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
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.
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 = $14,356
Housing = $6,000
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $20,850Estimated 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 = $378†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $320
Books & Supplies = $200
Visa Fees = $80
Personal expenses = $225†††
Total Costs = $2,453Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee:
Select Housing Fee = $900^
Select Plus Housing Fee = $1,800^^
Financial 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.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $268 per month for groceries if you plan on making your own meals, and more if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Includes 3 GB data/month. 6 GB data would cost an extra $9/month
^first-come, first serve, based on availability
^^first-come, first serve, based on availability
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 = $15,703
Housing = $3,750
Insurance = $197
Total Fees = $19,950Estimated 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 = $2,412
International Airfare = $1,250†
Local Transportation = $320
Books & Supplies = $200
Visa Fees = $80
Personal expenses = $225††
Other = $65†††
Total Costs = $4,552Financial 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.
†round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
††Includes 3 GB data/month. 6 GB data would cost an extra $9/month
†††Covid test fees for entry to the US, if required
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. Earlier in her career she directed German University...
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...
Eric Ginola
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT LIFE
Having grown up in the Chicago area and completed his undergraduate degree at Macalester College, Eric went on to complete his graduate work at the University of Washington-Seattle, where he...
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