Information for term Global Internship
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenCIEE Global Internship programs are built just for you! All of our locations offer a wide range of internship opportunities across a diverse set of industries. When you apply, we work directly with you to find an internship that suits your unique needs and professional goals. Learn more about our personalized placement process.
From its evocative landmarks to its vibrant art and dining, Berlin is one of the world’s most remarkable cities. Take advantage of all this trendy city has to offer as you participate in a full-time, English language internship matched to your individual skills and interests.
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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 nearly 3.5 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.
The Culture
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
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: Most students live in an on-campus residence hall with a mix of CIEE students and resident assistants. Students live in double, triple, or quad rooms with en-suite bathrooms and shower facilities. Lounges and kitchens allow students to mingle 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.
Apartments: Students may also be housed in shared apartments if available. Final housing assignments are solely at the discretion of CIEE.
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MEALS
Residence hall: Students can prepare their own meals in the full kitchens. CIEE provides basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. Students also may get coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks and sandwiches at the on-site café, or explore the myriad restaurants in the Kreuzberg neighborhood.
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.
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Program Details
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The program detailsAs 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. Co-curricular 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 an 8-week full-time internship and seminar. Class environment varies depending on the course and is designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. All internships are offered in English.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5. 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.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Upon completing the two electives during the first six-week block, students participate in an academic seminar taught in an online learning environment alongside the 8-week, full-time internship. The two 6-week elective courses, seminar and the internship are both required components of the program.
Explore entrepreneurship, marketing, history, the German language, journalism, and more with our many course offerings. Students will enroll in:
- Two CIEE elective courses offered on a 6-week academic block system
- 8-week full-time internship with an integrated online academic seminar
- Optional additional CIEE elective course: Doing Business in Europe
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Program Credit
Total credit for the program is 12-15 semester/18-22.5 quarter credits.
Curriculum
Program Credit
Total credit: 12-15 semester/18-22.5 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; 30 seminar hours, 200-240 internship placement hours
Language of Instruction
English and/or German
Requirements
- Weeks 1 – 6
- 2 CIEE elective courses
- Weeks 7 – 14
- INSH 3828 HYBR: Academic Internship in a Global Workplace
- One additional CIEE elective course (optional)
Course Notes
- All internships are offered in English.
- Students should expect to spend 30-32 hours per week engaged in internship project work
- Week 1-6 elective courses are chosen from any of the courses offered through the Open Campus program in Block I. Courses are listed under the “FALL 2019 BLOCK I CIEE COURSES” and “SPRING 2020 BLOCK I CIEE COURSES sections below, respectively.
- Qualified students may have the opportunity to enroll in a Global Architecture and Design course called Design and Sustainability Seminar as an elective during Weeks 1-6. Specific prerequisites will be reviewed by Resident Staff for final enrollment on site.
- During course selection, students interested in a German language course will be instructed to take an online German language assessment to determine their proficiency level. Enrollment will be finalized on site and is based on assessment outcomes.
- The optional Week 7-14 elective is listed under the “FALL 2019 CIEE COURSES” and “SPRING 2020 CIEE COURSES” sections below, respectively.
- “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple Global Institutes.
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.
Spring 2020 Courses
Click to OpenCourses offered in Berlin are listed below; course list subject to change. Courses are 45 contact hours (60 for language courses); 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits, unless otherwise noted.
The 8-week CIEE full-time internship (200-240 internship hours) with a hybrid integrated academic seminar includes 30 contact hours; 6 semester / 9 quarter credits.
WEEKS 1 – 6
Students may choose between any of the 6-week courses offered through the Open Campus program in Block I.
“GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
BLOCK 1
- (GI) BUSI 3001 BRGE: International Finance
- (GI) COMM 3301 BRGE: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- (GI) CMPS 1001 BRGE: Computer Science I Introduction to Programming
- (GI) ECON 3004 BRGE: Survey of International Economics
- (GI) ENGI 1001 BRGE: Introduction to Engineering
- (GI) ENVI 3004 BRGE: Global Environmental Policy
- FSCI 3001 BRGE: Food, Nutrition, and Culture
- HIST 3003 BRGE (ENG) / GEST 3001 BRGE (ENG): Berlin – The Capital of the 20th Century
- HIST 3001 BRGE (ENG): German History 1871 to Present (in English)
- (GI) INRE 3003 BRGE: European Immigration
- (GI) INRE 4007 BRGE: Contemporary Controversies in International Relations
- (GI) JOUR 3001 BRGE: International Journalism
- LITT 3003 BRGE: German Fairy Tales Grimm Brothers to the Present
- (GI) MATH 2002 BRGE: Statistics
- (GI) MGMT 3001 BRGE: Business Ethics and Leadership
- (GI) PUBH 3010 BRGE: Global Health and Emerging Diseases
GERMAN LANGUAGE COURSES
During the course selection process, students interested in any German language course will be instructed to take an online German language assessment test to determine their proficiency level, which will be finally determined on site. Beginning I students are exempt.
- GERM 1001 BRGE: German Language – Beginning I
- GERM 2001 BRGE: German Language - Intermediate I
- GERM 3001 BRGE: German Language - Advanced I
- NONCR GERM BRGE: Survival German
GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN COURSE
Qualified students may have the opportunity to enroll in a Global Architecture + Design course as one of their electives during Weeks 1 – 6. Specific pre-requisites will be reviewed by Resident Staff for final enrollment on-site.
WEEKS 7-14
All students enroll in the 8-week CIEE Global Internship with integrated seminar and then will have the option to enroll in one additional elective course.
REQUIRED CIEE INTERNSHIP
CIEE ELECTIVE COURSE
Students can also choose the following course:
Fall 2019 Courses
Click to OpenCourses offered in Berlin are listed below; course list subject to change. Courses are 45 contact hours; 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits, unless otherwise noted in the syllabus. German language courses (except Survival German) are 60 contact hours; 3 semester / 4.5 quarter credits.
The 8-week CIEE full-time internship (200-240 internship hours) with a hybrid integrated academic seminar includes 30 contact hours; 6 semester / 9 quarter credits.
WEEKS 1 - 6
Students enroll in two 6-week courses offered through the Open Campus program in Weeks 1 – 6 (Block I), and also have the option to enroll in the non-credit Survival German class during orientation. “GI” denotes courses that are offered at multiple Global Institute sites.
- (GI) COMM 3003 BRGE: Mass Media in Europe
- (GI) COMM 3301 BRGE: Intercultural Communication and Leadership
- (GI) ECON 1001 BRGE: Principles of Microeconomics
- (GI) ENVI 2001 BRGE: Environmental Ethics
- FSCI 3001 BRGE: Food Nutrition and Culture
- GERM 1001 BRGE: German Language - Beginning I
- GERM 2001 BRGE: German Language - Intermediate I
- GERM 3001 BRGE: German Language - Advanced I
- NONCR GERM BRGE: Survival German (non-credit)
- HIST 3101 BRGE: Berlin's Post-War Monuments and Memorials
- LITT 3003 BRGE: German Fairy Tales: Grimm Brothers to the Present
- (GI) MKTG 3001 BRGE: International Marketing
- (GI) POLI 3007 BRGE: Development, Poverty and Human Rights
- (GI) PUBH 3006 BRGE INRE 3008 BRGE: Contemporary Challenges in Global Health
- (GI) SOCI 3001 BRGE / GEND 3001 BRGE: Gender and Sexuality
Qualified students may have the opportunity to enroll in a Global Architecture + Design and Global Sustainability + Environment course as one of their electives during Weeks 1 – 6. Specific pre-requisites will be reviewed by Resident Staff for final enrollment on-site.
WEEKS 7-14
All students enroll in the 8-week CIEE Global Internship with hybrid integrated academic seminar and have the option to complete an additional elective course.
REQUIRED CIEE INTERNSHIP
CIEE ELECTIVE COURSES
Students can choose to take an additional elective course:
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in 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.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Pre-departure online orientation and optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
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, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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| Fall 2019 14 weeks | Deadline Passed | Aug 12, 2019 | Nov 16, 2019 |
$12,850
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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 = $8,943 Housing = $3,440 ** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $12,850Estimated 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 = $2,100 International Airfare = $1,150 † Local Transportation = $315 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $2,215 Total Estimated Costs = $6,062Financial 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 to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * Non-refundable ** Does not include a meal plan † Roundtrip based on U.S. East Coast Departure |
| Spring 2020 14 weeks | Nov 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | Apr 11, 2020 |
$12,850
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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 = $8,943 Housing = $3,440 ** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $12,850Estimated 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 = $2,100 International Airfare = $1,150 † Local Transportation = $315 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $82 Personal expenses = $2,215 Total Estimated Costs = $6,062Financial 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 to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * Non-refundable ** Does not include a meal plan † Roundtrip based on U.S. East Coast Departure |
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Our Staff
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Stephanie Levy
Director, Berlin
Stephanie joined AIC in 2015 and serves as the AIC Berlin Director. Originally from Tennessee, she has lived and worked in Germany for more than 19 years.
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Robby Block
Manager, Berlin
Robby is originally from Louisiana but has lived in Berlin, Germany for 15 years.
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Martin-Kley Ph.D.
Director
Martin studied at the Universities of Augsburg (Germany), Pittsburgh, and Texas. He taught German language and culture, as well as film studies, at Gettysburg College before returning to his native Germany.
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