Summer in Berlin
Unique Experiences
Explore
Berlin鈥檚 architectural masterpieces and world-class arts scene
Increase your language skills
with hands-on classes and real-world practice in the community
Taste your way through Berlin
with legendary street food like Currywurst, D枚ner Kebap, or delicious ice cream
Your Destination
Berlin is Germany's eco-friendly capital, celebrated for its long summer days, scenic waterfronts, and lively cultural scene. The city comes to life in the summer with open-air festivals, bustling outdoor caf茅s, and opportunities to explore its world-famous biking culture and iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Berlin is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Diversity Your Experience: Spend 1 or 2 consecutive 6-week blocks of your summer in the same host city or travel to different cities per block for increased mobility and cultural immersion.
- Academic Courses: Choose from 日博体育 courses and online courses delivered by 日博体育鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activites, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Cultural Projects: Volunteer with members of the local community, join student clubs to socialize with your peers, and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Excursions & Activities
日博体育鈥檚 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 past excursions and activities:
- Visit the headquarters of a German political party and talk about the future of the European Union
- Walk one of the last remaining stretches of the Berlin Wall still in place at the East Side Gallery 鈥 the longest open-air art gallery in the world
- Stroll along the banks of the Spree River and the Landwehr Canal to soak up the summer vibes like true Berliners
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at 日博体育's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥
Program Blogs
Berlin鈥檚 Sky: A Thousand and One Colors
By: Rachel Fischler Berlin is an extraordinary place. It has a heartbeat鈥攁 pulse all its own. While I had the chance to see immense variance and beauty across Europe, I... keep reading
Kayla Santana: "You'll gain much appreciation for Berlin, and when you head back to NYC, you'll figure out what a treasure both cities are鈥
Kayla is part of our High School German Language and Culture Session II students, currently living in Berlin for 4 weeks. She is originally from the Bronx, New York, USA... keep reading
Inside Unkompress: Where Berlin Listens
By: Sophie Girard Berlin is most famously known for its techno scene, but beyond the fast paced echoing beats lies a community devoted to disco, house, and soul music. Listening... keep reading
HOUSING & MEALS
HOUSING
日博体育 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 dorms, 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 日博体育 students and resident assistants.
Standard Housing:鈥疘ncludes one of the following options: (1) a single room at a homestay, (2) accommodation in a triple or quad room at 日博体育 Berlin, or (3) - if dorm capacity is exceeded - a double room off-campus in a鈥痵hared apartment/residence hall located within 45 minutes of 日博体育. Homestays鈥痜eature a kitchen, living room, and bathroom shared with a host family.鈥疧ff-campus shared apartments offer kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities (for fee) shared with鈥痮ther students.鈥疶riples and quad rooms on campus offer an en-suite bathroom and are fully furnished and equipped with a fridge, microwave, and Wi-Fi. The residence hall has four large, shared student kitchens, five student lounges, and a laundry room (service for fee).
Students who live with host families receive breakfast and dinner daily. In residence halls and at shared apartments, students can prepare their own meals in the (shared) kitchens. Basic cooking utensils are provided. In the neighborhood or throughout the city, there are plenty of restaurants ready for students to explore.
Select Housing:鈥疘ncludes a double room or shared apartment on campus at 日博体育 Berlin, or if dorm capacity is exceeded, off-campus in a private bedroom within a shared apartment鈥痩ocated within 45 minutes of 日博体育.鈥疶he on-campus residence hall rooms offer 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, five student lounges, and a laundry room (for fee).鈥疭elect housing requires an鈥痑dditional fee.
Select Plus Housing: Includes a single room at 日博体育 Berlin or a single room in off-campus housing within 15 minutes from 日博体育.鈥疶he on-campus residence hall rooms offer 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, five student lounges, and a laundry room (for fee). Off-campus single rooms share kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities (for fee) with鈥痮ther students. Single rooms share a spacious bathroom with another single room. Select Plus housing requires an鈥痑dditional 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
Residence Hall:鈥疢eals are not included in the program cost. Students can prepare their own meals within the kitchen facilities. 日博体育 provides basic cooking utensils and cleaning supplies. Students can also explore the various restaurants in our multicultural Kreuzberg neighborhood or throughout the city.
Homestays:鈥疘nclude two meals, usually breakfast and dinner. For non-homestay housing, meals are not included in the program cost.
Academics
日博体育 Berlin: Study in the heart of Berlin's Kreuzberg district, in close proximity to a large public market hall, plenty of restaurants and caf茅s, and various shops. 日博体育 Berlin features classrooms, student lounges, a study space, a student life office, an academic advising office, an on-campus caf茅, and a dedicated outdoor space.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 日博体育 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 6-week sessions that fit within the 日博体育 academic calendar.
Course Information
Course Notes
- Courses are listed below by block; course list subject to change. Courses are in English unless otherwise noted.
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.
- Students can also enroll in an optional Survival German course (non-credit) during a single block (through summer 2025)
Summer Block I 2025
Summer Block II 2025
日博体育 proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
日博体育 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 日博体育 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 日博体育 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 日博体育's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 日博体育 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
日博体育 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
- 日博体育 Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- 日博体育 STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the 日博体育 Scholarships & Grants application within your 日博体育 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 日博体育, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Block I 2025 6 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 |
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2025 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $13,900 |
| Program Summer Block II 2025 6 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $6,950 |
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 日博体育's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
日博体育 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 日博体育 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $4,450 ** |
| Housing | $2,000 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $6,950 |
Optional Housing
日博体育 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
日博体育 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $168 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Visa Fees | $80 |
| Personal expenses | $150 鈥犫赌 |
| Other | $100 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $2,048 |
*non-refundable
**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.
鈥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.
鈥犫赌Includes 3 GB data/month. 6 GB data would cost an extra $9/month
鈥犫赌犫emergency fund
Program Fees
日博体育 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 日博体育 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $9,400 ** |
| Housing | $4,000 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $13,900 |
Optional Housing
日博体育 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
日博体育 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $336 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 |
| Local Transportation | $400 |
| Books & Supplies | $200 |
| Visa Fees | $160 |
| Personal expenses | $300 鈥犫赌 |
| Other | $200 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $2,846 |
*non-refundable
**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.
鈥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.
鈥犫赌Includes 3 GB data/month. 6 GB data would cost an extra $9/month
鈥犫赌犫emergency fund
Program Fees
日博体育 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 日博体育 iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $4,450 ** |
| Housing | $2,000 *** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $6,950 |
Optional Housing
日博体育 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
日博体育 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.
| Meals not included in program fee | $168 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,250 |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $100 |
| Visa Fees | $80 |
| Personal expenses | $150 鈥犫赌 |
| Other | $100 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $2,048 |
*non-refundable
**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.
鈥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.
鈥犫赌Includes 3 GB data/month. 6 GB data would cost an extra $9/month
鈥犫赌犫emergency fund
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
日博体育 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Andrea Adam Moore
Regional Director of Operations for Europe
Andrea holds a Master鈥檚 Degree in Business Administration from Humboldt-Universit盲t zu Berlin.
Greta Krumbholz
Academic Director
Greta Krumbholz has a Master鈥檚 degree in German and Slavic Studies and a Ph.D. in linguistics at the University of Hamburg. She has taught at the University of Hamburg, the...
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