Information for term Summer in Berlin
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenPack your bags and immerse yourself in the rich culture of one of Europe's most dynamic cities. Match the academic experience with your interests, aspirations, and degree requirements. Through coursework in a wide range of subjects, excursions, and cultural events, you’ll gain critical insight into contemporary Germany and Europe.
Unique Experiences
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GO MOBILE!
Stay in Berlin for the duration of your study abroad or add on blocks in other Open Campus locations in London, Rome, Madrid, Copenhagen, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, and Paris.
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EXPLORE
Explore Berlin’s architectural masterpieces and world-class arts scene.
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LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE
Increase your language skills in a single summer.
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bridges
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artists painted the East Side Gallery
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Berlin's parks, recreational areas, woods, and rivers
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Location & Culture
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EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Visit the famous Reichstag, Germany’s iconic parliament building.
- Walk along the East Side Gallery, the longest existing stretch of the Berlin Wall.
- Visit the headquarters of a German political party and talk about the future of the European Union.
- Go on an overnight trip to another German city, like Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dresden, or Munich.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
Residence Halls: Students live in a residence hall in double, triple, or quad rooms with en-suite bathrooms and shower facilities. Students can prepare their own meals in the full kitchens. Lounges and kitchens in the residence hall allow students to mix and mingle over meals, cultural activities, study groups, and special events.
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MEALS
Residence hall: Meals are not included.
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
Berlin Central Station. Modern train station on historic railway site, with long-distance, regional & U-Bahn services.
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Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
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request more informationProgram Details
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The program detailsSummer Open Campus in Berlin allows you to focus on one course in a four-week session with integrated and optional opportunities to explore German society and culture. CIEE helps you get the most out of your stay even before you leave home. Pre-departure orientation is followed by extensive on-site introductions to Berlin, German culture and habits, health and safety information, and academic preparation.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5 at time of participation. Must maintain full-time student status while participating in the program and must have matriculated full-time at your home university at least three months prior to application. Students should be prepared to obtain a signed letter from their home university confirming matriculation details. Additional visa restrictions may apply and CIEE will advise students as part of the early application process.
Curriculum
Program Credit
Total credit: 3-4 semester / 4.5-6 quarter hours per session (Students choose to enroll in one, two, or three sessions.) Explore architecture, history, the European Union, and the German language with our course offerings. Each session, students enroll in:
- One CIEE area studies course (45 contact hours for 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits)
- An optional Communicative German language course (15 contact hours for 1 semester/1.5 quarter credits, may be taken once per student)
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.
SUMMER 2019 COURSES
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- ARCH 3001 BRGE / HIST 3004 BRGE: Monument, Memorial, and Public Space in Germany
- GERM 0001 BRGE: Communicative German Language
Session II
Session III
Summer 2018 courses
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- ARCH 3001 BRGE / HIST 3004 BRGE: Monument, Memorial, and Public Space in Germany
- GERM 0001 BRGE: Communicative German Language (I credit optional)
SESSION II
- POLI 3001 BRGE: Politics of the European Union
- GERM 0001 BRGE: Communicative German Language (I credit optional)
SESSION III
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.
See more scholarship infoDates, Deadlines & Fees
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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
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Multi-day on-site orientation – introducing students to Berlin society and culture, and the CIEE academic program
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Field trips and cultural activities
- Overnight excursions
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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| Summer Session I 2019 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | Jun 17, 2019 |
$4,150
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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 = $2,708 ** Housing = $975 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated 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 = $850 † International Airfare = $1,150 †† Local Transportation = $90 Books & Supplies = $75 Personal expenses = $625 Total Estimated Costs = $2,790Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching 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 ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the apartment option † for students in apartments; students in the homestay option should budget 300 for meals not included in fees †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session I and II 2019 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 |
$7,470
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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 = $5,053 ** Housing = $1,950 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $7,470Estimated 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 = $1,700 † International Airfare = $1,150 †† Local Transportation = $180 Books & Supplies = $150 Personal expenses = $1,250 Total Estimated Costs = $4,430Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching 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 ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the apartment option † for students in apartments; students in the homestay option should budget 300 for meals not included in fees, per session †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Sessions I, II and III 2019 12 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$10,790
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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 = $7,398 ** Housing = $2,925 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $10,790Estimated 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 = $2,550 † International Airfare = $1,150 †† Local Transportation = $270 Books & Supplies = $225 Visa Fees = $65 Personal expenses = $1,875 Total Estimated Costs = $6,135Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching 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 ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the apartment option † for students in apartments; students in the homestay option should budget 300 for meals not included in fees, per session †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session II 2019 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | Jun 17, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 |
$4,150
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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 = $2,708 ** Housing = $975 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated 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 = $850 International Airfare = $1,150 † Local Transportation = $90 Books & Supplies = $75 Personal expenses = $625 Total Estimated Costs = $2,790Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching 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 ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** no meals included † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session II and III 2019 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | Jun 17, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$7,470
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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 = $5,053 ** Housing = $1,950 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $7,470Estimated 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 = $1,700 † International Airfare = $1,150 †† Local Transportation = $180 Books & Supplies = $150 Personal expenses = $1,250 Total Estimated Costs = $4,430Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching 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 ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the apartment option † for students in apartments; students in the homestay option should budget 300 for meals not included in fees, per session †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer Session III 2019 4 weeks | Apr 1, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$4,150
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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 = $2,708 ** Housing = $975 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $4,150Estimated 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 = $850 † International Airfare = $1,150 †† Local Transportation = $90 Books & Supplies = $75 Personal expenses = $625 Total Estimated Costs = $2,790Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching 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 ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes two meals per day for homestay students; no meals are included for students staying in the apartment option † for students in apartments; students in the homestay option should budget 300 for meals not included in fees †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
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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Our Staff
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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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John Roper, Ph.D.
Academic Director
Since summer 2014, John has taught courses at CIEE focusing on German cultural history, art, and architecture, as well as gender and sexuality in contemporary Germany.
Get Started
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