Engineering & Music Production
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
Have fun discovering Berlin's diverse neighborhoods and rich musical fabric.
Network
Meet new friends and engineers. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Develop career-ready skills and experience as you mix your own original track.
The Destination
Welcome to Berlin, where the rhythm of innovation pulses through every street.
Nestled in north-eastern Germany, Berlin is known for its vibrant electronic scene and creative sound engineering studios. Once divided by a nearly 100-mile wall and peppered with Cold War radio towers, Berlin has reinvented its past, transforming abandoned war-time buildings into underground clubs and creative spaces. Historic sites like the Funkhaus, once a massive East German broadcast center, now hosts world-renowned producers and audio innovators. The city leads in audio experimentation, blending electronic music with advancements in sound design and recording technology.
In neighborhoods like Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, local street musicians perform on busy corners and record shops curate inspiring albums from every genre. Historic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral and the Jewish Memorial provide a glimpse into the nation’s complex past. Cozy cafes, riverside parks and weekend flea markets create countless opportunities to enjoy German Gemütlichkeit (comfort and coziness). From modern architecture to historic landmarks, Berlin offers a dynamic soundtrack of history and culture for your study abroad experience.
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
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Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
- Go on a Berlin city tour and visit iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, the Jewish Memorial and Checkpoint Charlie.
- Have fun playing games and enjoying a cultural activity at Tempelhofer Feld, a former airport-turned-public park.
- Create your own recording during a hands-on sound engineering workshop at Trixx Studio Berlin, where you’ll uncover the technical aspects of sound engineering and explore your creative voice.
- Paddle through the canals of Kreuzberg on a guided kayaking tour that reveals Berlin’s urban waterways from a unique perspective.
- Discover emerging innovations in science and engineering with an interactive visit to Futurium; a museum focused on future technologies.
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Eligibility
Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
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.
| Program Balance | $6,750 |
| Total Fees | $6,750 |
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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
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.
| Program Balance | $6,750 |
| Total Fees | $6,750 |
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.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Andrea Adam Moore
Regional Director of Operations for Europe
Andrea holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
Get Started
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Connect with your Teachers or Parents
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about enrolling.
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