Open Campus Block
Your Open Campus Block in Berlin places you in a city shaped by history, innovation, and a constantly evolving cultural scene, while giving you the freedom to build an experience that fits your academic interests and ambitions. You’ll enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Engage in co-curricular and extracurricular experiences like exploring the Berlin Wall and East Side Gallery, visiting world-renowned museums on Museum Island, and spending time in neighborhoods known for their art, music, and café culture. Berlin offers an environment where creativity, history, and modern urban life intersect at every turn.
Unique Experiences
Explore architectural marvels and arts scenes
when you discover iconic architectural masterpieces and a world-class arts scene
Engage with European healthcare challenges
through courses and fieldwork, offering valuable insights into the complex world of global health policy
Walk the Berlin Wall's East Side Gallery
showcasing the works of international artists on remnants of the Berlin Wall
Your Destination
Berlin is Germany's innovative, eco-friendly capital, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. Spend 6-, 12-, or 18-weeks exploring Berlin's cutting-edge sustainability initiatives, thriving startup scene, and historic landmarks like Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall Memorial. Whether you're studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Berlin is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Unmatched Flexibility: Spend one, two, or three consecutive 6-week blocks in the same host city or travel between cities for a comparative cultural experience.
- Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Community Impact Initiative: Get involved with local organizations through service opportunities that address real community needs while building cross-cultural connections and hands-on experience.
- Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit academic project that aligns with your goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Berlin will open doors for you to explore Germany's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of excursions and activities:
- Walk one of the last remaining stretches of the Berlin Wall still in place at the East Side Gallery – the longest open-air art gallery in the world
- Check out famous landmarks such as Checkpoint Charlie, the Jewish Museum Berlin, the Reichstag building, and the historic Mitte district
- Get an inside-look at Berlin's thriving start-up scene at a networking event or pitch night
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
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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 residence halls, 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: Includes one of the following options: (1) a single room at a homestay, or (2) accommodation in a triple or quad room at CIEE Berlin’s G27 residence hall.
- Homestays feature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family.
- G27 residence hall boasts kitchens, lounges, and laundry facilities (for a fee) shared with other students. Triple and quad rooms on-campus have 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, four student lounges, a lobby with a fireplace and 24/7 reception as well as cafe and a laundry room (service for a fee).
Select Housing: Includes double accommodation at CIEE’s G27 residence hall or shared apartment on-campus. The residence hall rooms have en-suite bathrooms and are fully furnished and equipped with a fridge, microwave, and Wi-Fi. The shared apartments have shared kitchens and bathrooms. The residence hall has four large, shared student kitchens, four student lounges, a lobby with a fireplace and 24/7 reception as well as cafe and a laundry room (service for a fee). Select housing requires an additional fee.
Select Plus Housing: Includes single accommodation at CIEE Berlin residence hall. The on-campus residence hall rooms have 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, four student lounges, a lobby with a fireplace and cafe and a laundry room (service for a fee). Select Plus housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the Program Dates and Fees.
Meals
- Homestays: Include two meals, usually breakfast and dinner. For non-homestay housing, meals are not included in the program cost.
- Shared apartment/Residence hall: Students can prepare their own meals within the kitchen facilities. CIEE provides basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. Students can also explore the myriad of grocery stores and restaurants in our multicultural Kreuzberg neighborhood or throughout the city. Students should be prepared to have a food budget.
Academics
CIEE Berlin: Study in the heart of Berlin's Kreuzberg district, in close proximity to a large public market hall, plenty of restaurants and cafés, and various shops. CIEE Berlin features classrooms, student lounges, a study space, a student life office, an academic advising office, an on-campus café, and a dedicated outdoor space.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.
Course Information
Course Notes
- Courses are listed below by block and track; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted.
- Use the Course Comparison Tools to compare classes offered across all Open Campus Block programs for each block:
Language Classes
- During course selection, students interested in a non-introductory language course will be required to take a language assessment to determine their proficiency level. Enrollment will be finalized on-site and is based on assessment outcomes.
Academic Projects
- Academic Projects will be offered onsite (either in-person or remotely), dependent on availability and in compliance with local health and safety regulations.
- Academic Project placement will be designed based on the student’s project learning goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements in location or within the Open Campus Block network, either in-person or remotely. The process is highly individualized and goal oriented. Students enrolled in an Academic Project will receive additional academic support that informs and enhances the placement experience.
- Students applying for an Academic Project are required to submit additional materials during the course selection process.
Global Architecture + Design (GAD) Courses
- Eligible students may request to enroll in available block schedule GAD courses. All GAD courses have prerequisites and registration is confirmed onsite. More information about these courses can be found on the CIEE Berlin Global Architecture + Design page.
Fall Block I 2026
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Fall Block II 2026
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Fall Block III 2026
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Fall Block I 2027
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Fall Block II 2027
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Fall Block III 2027
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Spring Block I 2026
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
Spring Block II 2026
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Spring Block III 2026
Art and Architecture Track
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Spring Block I 2027
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
Spring Block II 2027
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Spring Block III 2027
Art and Architecture Track
Business Track
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Global and Community Health Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
CIEE proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
CIEE and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the CIEE Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
Search ASU Online Courses BROWSE FAQs for more INFO
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.
Discover Internship Opportunities
Browse the range of internship opportunities available and find the experience that aligns with your academic and career goals with CIEE Study Abroad.
Explore Industry Options
Berlin's work scene is dynamic, featuring a booming tech industry, thriving startups, and a vibrant creative sector. Its laid-back culture promotes work-life balance, making it a hub for innovation. Interns thrive in flat hierarchies, gaining experience in collaborative teams, and contributing to impactful projects.
Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
Immerse yourself in today's cutting-edge global media by working in film studios, media companies, the theater, and more.
Business Management and Administration
Study international business practices, multicultural leadership, and global market dynamics.
Information Technology
Explore diverse tech environments, cutting-edge innovation, and emerging technologies in global cities.
Browse Internship Opportunities
Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of CIEE fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
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
- McDermott Health Sciences, Nursing, and Public Health Merit Scholarships
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- Fall 26 Knowledge Without Borders Democracy and Memory Fellowship
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.
In Blocks I and II, courses and formal activities end on the last Thursday of the Block, and in Block III, on the last Friday. Students are free to use the time between Blocks as they choose, either remaining in their location or using the time for their own travel pursuits. Students changing locations must check into their new Center by the first Monday of the Block for local orientation, with classes starting on the first Wednesday of each Block. In all cases, students are provided with continuous accommodation, and should speak with CIEE staff for more details.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall Block I 2026 6 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,150 |
| Program Fall Blocks I, II, III 2026 18 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $21,450 |
| Program Fall Blocks I, II 2026 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $14,300 |
| Program Fall Block II 2026 6 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,150 |
| Program Fall Blocks II, III 2026 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $14,300 |
| Program Fall Block III 2026 6 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,150 |
| Program OC Academic Year 2026-2027 | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date TBD* | |
| Program Fall Block III 2027 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Fall Blocks II, III 2027 | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date * | |
| Program Fall Block II 2027 6 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date * | |
| Program Fall Blocks I, II 2027 52 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date * | |
| Program Fall Block I 2027 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | ||
| Program Spring Block III 2027 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $7,325 | |
| Program Spring Blocks I, II, III 2027 18 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $21,975 | |
| Program Spring Blocks II, III 2027 12 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $14,650 | |
| Program Spring Blocks I, II 2027 12 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $14,650 | |
| Program Spring Block II 2027 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $7,325 | |
| Program Spring Block I 2027 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $7,325 | |
| Program Fall Blocks I, II, III 2027 | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date * | End Date * |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
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 | $4,656 ** |
| Housing | $2,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $7,150 |
Optional 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. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $600 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $900 |
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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $168 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Personal expenses | $145 ††† |
| Total Costs | $1,863 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries (Includes 20 GB data/month).
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 | $14,956 ** |
| Housing | $6,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $21,450 |
Optional 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. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $1,800 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $2,700 |
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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $504 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $600 |
| Books & Supplies | $300 |
| Visa Fees | $80 ††† |
| Personal expenses | $235 †††† |
| Total Costs | $2,969 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††Due from all full-semester students in Berlin or students who complete a full semester in continental Europe and spend at least one block in Berlin. This does not apply to students who possess a passport from the Schengen Treaty area.
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries (Includes 20 GB data/month).
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 | $9,806 ** |
| Housing | $4,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $14,300 |
Optional 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. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $1,200 |
| 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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $336 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $400 |
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal expenses | $190 ††† |
| Total Costs | $2,376 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries (Includes 20 GB data/month).
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 | $4,656 ** |
| Housing | $2,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $7,150 |
Optional 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. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $600 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $900 |
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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $168 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Personal expenses | $145 ††† |
| Total Costs | $1,863 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries (Includes 3 GB data/month. 6 GB data would cost an extra $9/month)
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 | $9,806 ** |
| Housing | $4,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $14,300 |
Optional 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. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $1,200 |
| 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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $336 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $400 |
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal expenses | $190 ††† |
| Total Costs | $2,376 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries (Includes 20 GB data/month).
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 | $4,656 ** |
| Housing | $2,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $7,150 |
Optional 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. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
| Select Housing Fee | $600 |
| Select Plus Housing Fee | $900 |
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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $168 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Personal expenses | $145 ††† |
| Total Costs | $1,863 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day. For students in residence halls/apartments, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries (Includes 20 GB data/month).
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
| Participation Confirmation | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $4,481 ** |
| Housing | $2,150 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $7,325 |
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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $348 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Personal expenses | $944 ††† |
| Total Costs | $2,842 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and the optional estimated cost for dining out once per week ($180/block). For students in apartments/residence halls, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: taxis, social activities and entertainment, toiletries, cell phone (Includes 20 GB data/month). Does not include personal travel.
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 | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $14,831 ** |
| Housing | $6,450 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $21,975 |
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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $1,044 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $600 |
| Books & Supplies | $300 |
| Visa Fees | $80 ††† |
| Personal expenses | $1,032 †††† |
| Total Costs | $4,306 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and the optional estimated cost for dining out once per week ($180/block). For students in apartments/residence halls, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††Due from all full-semester students in Berlin or students who complete a full semester in continental Europe and spend at least one block in Berlin. This does not apply to students who possess a passport from the Schengen Treaty area.
††††Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: taxis, social activities and entertainment, toiletries, cell phone (Includes 20 GB data/month). Does not include personal travel.
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 | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $9,656 ** |
| Housing | $4,300 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $14,650 |
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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $696 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $400 |
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal expenses | $988 ††† |
| Total Costs | $3,534 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and the optional estimated cost for dining out once per week ($180/block). For students in apartments/residence halls, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: taxis, social activities and entertainment, toiletries, cell phone (Includes 20 GB data/month). Does not include personal travel.
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 | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $9,656 ** |
| Housing | $4,300 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $14,650 |
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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $696 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $400 |
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Personal expenses | $988 ††† |
| Total Costs | $3,534 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and the optional estimated cost for dining out once per week ($180/block). For students in apartments/residence halls, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: taxis, social activities and entertainment, toiletries, cell phone (Includes 20 GB data/month). Does not include personal travel.
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 | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $4,481 ** |
| Housing | $2,150 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $7,325 |
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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $348 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Personal expenses | $944 ††† |
| Total Costs | $2,842 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and the optional estimated cost for dining out once per week ($180/block). For students in apartments/residence halls, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: taxis, social activities and entertainment, toiletries, cell phone (Includes 20 GB data/month). Does not include personal travel.
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 | $500 * |
| Educational Costs | $4,481 ** |
| Housing | $2,150 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $7,325 |
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 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $348 † |
| International Airfare | $1,250 †† |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Personal expenses | $944 ††† |
| Total Costs | $2,842 |
*non-refundable fee
**Direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†The listed estimated cost is for students in homestays, families provide 2 meals a day and the optional estimated cost for dining out once per week ($180/block). For students in apartments/residence halls, you should budget approx. $340 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
†††Personal expenses may include but are not limited to the following: taxis, social activities and entertainment, toiletries, cell phone (Includes 20 GB data/month). Does not include personal travel.
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.
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 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.
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
Adina Stoye
Center Director
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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