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CIEE Business and Culture Program in Berlin, Germany (Outgoing Program)

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Outside Program Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement: 3.0 Click here for a definition of this term Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Apartment (Single), Local Family Homestay, Standard Student Dorm
Program Description:

Business + Culture

BERLIN, GERMANY

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Program Overview

As the start-up capital of Europe and home to multinational giants like Siemens, Berlin is an ideal place to study economics and the impact of global demands on business strategy, while improving your German language skills. As you choose from a range of English-taught classes and look inside German enterprises of all sorts and sizes, it's impossible to not be swept up in the energy pulsing through this global city.

Unique Experiences

BUILD A STRONGER KNOWLEDGE BASE

and sharpen your analytical skills at one of Germany's most innovative business schools.

GET A HANDLE

on the distinctive features of Berlin, German, and EU economics.

LIVE IN A THRIVING MULTICULTURAL NEIGHBORHOOD

with easy access to all of Berlin.

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Excursions & Activities

  • Get to know Berlin with a walking/biking/river tour.
  • Take an inside-look at a range of businesses - from manufacturing facilities to small start-ups.
  • Travel overnight to another economic and cultural hub like Hamburg, Frankfurt, Dresden, or Munich to visit companies and historic sites.
  • See the stark contrast between the former West and East political and economic systems with a guided tour of Berlin, and visit the East Side Gallery, the Holocaust Memorial, or Tempelhof Airport Park.
  • Explore the historic Reichstag building and the palaces in nearby Potsdam.

Projects

Peer support. German students introduce CIEE students to the campus and city through the Buddy Program.

Language support. In addition to your language classes at the Berlin School of Economics and Law, join CIEE's regular German-language activities such as conversation hours and film nights. 

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to German culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • 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

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

Questions?

Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Approximate Decision Date (Subject To Change) Start Date End Date
Spring 2025 11/01/2024 ** Approximately 2 weeks after the deadline TBA TBA
NOTE: The deadline listed is for REGISTRATION with the Reves Center! The APPLICATION itself will be due to the third-party provider or host university DIRECTLY, based on THEIR deadlines (which may be before or after the W&M registration deadline listed above).

** Students will be notified of their status for this program and be able to complete post-decision materials following the term's application deadline.