Information for term Summer Global Internship
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenAre you looking for an insider’s perspective on Europe’s largest economy? Interning abroad is an excellent way to explore industries of interest, network with international professionals, and develop new skill sets. Berlin boasts booming tech firms, non-profits, and multinational companies where you can expand your business portfolio. A summer internship in Berlin provides a unique professional opportunity in a city of larger-than-life architecture, vibrant nightlife, and famous historical landmarks.
Nicknamed the start-up capital of Europe, Berlin offers opportunities to experience a dynamic start-up environment working alongside the founders and entrepreneurs as well as opportunities within Berlin’s renowned creative industries. A summer internship in Berlin provides a unique professional experience in a city of larger-than-life architecture, vibrant nightlife, and famous historical landmarks.
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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GET TO KNOW SOME OF THE BERLIN’S YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
through an internship in a city that, in 2020, generated 58% of all the venture capital invested throughout Germany
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PAY YOUR RESPECTS AT THE HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL
and visit the amazing Museum Island, named for the complex of five internationally significant museums.
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EXPLORE BERLIN’S CITY LIFE
along the Spree River, well known for its numerous cafés, street musicians, beach bars, flea markets, boutique shops, and pop-up stores.
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DIFFERENT PLANT SPECIES AT BERLIN’S BOTANIC GARDEN
20,000
Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Berlin is the dynamic and fascinating capital city of a country with a complex history. As a center of German cultural and intellectual life, the influence of Berlin reverberates around the world. It offers an incredibly wide range of cultural offerings and has a moderate cost of living, making it an attractive place for artists and young people. Berlin is a fast-paced city in which to work, live, or study.
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. 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
Berlin is more than just an exciting urban destination; it also offers plenty of respite through its “green oases” throughout the city. For one of our excursions, students will get to explore the Gardens of the World where you can stroll through English Gardens, mediate in the Japanese Gardens and get a fantastic view over it all from their cable car.
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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Daily Life
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HOUSING
Residence Hall: Most students live in an on-campus residence hall with a mix of CIEE students, local university 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 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.
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 kitchen and bathroom. The apartments are easily reachable by public transportation (approximately 30 minutes away from CIEE Berlin).
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MEALS
Residence Hall or Apartments: 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.
Berlin, Germany Where You'll Study
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CIEE Berlin
CIEE Berlin is located in the heart of the Kreuzberg district and offers students easy access to a large public market hall, restaurants and cafés, and a variety of shops.
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Getting Around
Students commute to their internships and most program activities via local public transportation. 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.
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 innovative industries and take an integrated online academic course. Extra-curricular cultural activities in and around Berlin complement your internship and coursework.
This eight-week program includes a full-time internship and an integrated online academic course.
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Additional Requirements
Rising sophomore standing and above required at time of participation.
*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
Students participate in an academic course taught in an online learning environment alongside the eight-week, full-time internship. Participation in the integrated academic course and internship are mandatory for all participants.
Program Credit
Total credit: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits
Course Credit
Internship: 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits; 15 integrated academic course hours, 225-300 internship placement hours
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
Students are expected to dress and behave professionally throughout their internship project and are subject to the agreed-upon internship protocols arranged by CIEE and the host organizations. The academic course is designed to prepare students for leadership in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse workforce.
Class Format
Students participate in an eight-week CIEE full-time internship and academic course taught in an online learning environment. Class and/or work hours may be scheduled Monday-Friday, and attendance is strictly enforced for all. To avoid falling behind, students should not plan personal travel away from the city during the work week.
Grading
Students will be assessed via assignments and activities related to the academic course, including but not limited to: online discussion forums, reflection papers, analysis of readings, an internship work plan, and feedback from internship supervisor. Internship supervisors and students each provide written evaluations of progress toward goals.
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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- All internship placements are offered in English.
- Students should expect to spend approximately 28-37 hours per week engaged in internship work and an additional 5 - 6 hours per week on course work.
Summer 2023 CIEE Courses
Click to OpenNote: 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
- CIEE Stem Scholarship
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 & 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.
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| Summer 2023 8 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jun 12, 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 |
$6,950
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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 = $3,953 Housing = $2,500 Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $6,950Estimated 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 = $1,300 International Airfare = $1,250 Local Transportation = $200 Personal expenses = $1,200 Other = $65 Total Estimated Costs = $4,015Financial 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.
Get Started
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START AN APPLICATION
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CONTACT
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