- Berlin, Germany
Pack your bags and immerse yourself in the rich culture of one of
Europe's most dynamic cities this summer. Courses are taught in
English at the CIEE Berlin Center and complemented with immersive
co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural
understanding. Global Internships are offered in summer/semester.
The Global Architecture + Design program invites design, architecture,
or sustainability majors or minors to create model cities that address
climate change by reducing the environmental footprint of buildings.
All courses are taught in English, and students take the required
Future Cities Design Studio; Design and Sustainability Seminar; and
Science and Technology Workshop at the CIEE Global Institute - Berlin.
Hands-on workshops with cutting-edge technology are led by experts
from Berlin's architecture and design community.
Area(s) of Study
- Architectural Interior Design
- Geography
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Communication And Leadership
- Government
- Liberal Arts
- Sustainability Studies
- Economics
- History
- Management
- Urban Studies
- Engineering Studies
Sponsored by CIEE - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
Open Block students take up to 3 blocks of 6-week study of 1 or 2 courses each. Internship students must take a course in the first block and may continue with some electives while they intern. Architecture students take Future Cities Design Studio; Design and Sustainability Seminar; and Science and Technology Workshop.
Faculty
Students can attend any of CIEE's semester and summer programs in Berlin, including Open Campus Block and Internships. Please include the program link in your UT application. Program costs can be found in the specific program pages, budgets listed on the UT program page are an estimate. CIEE application deadlines vary.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and German
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- No specific language requirements
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - Yes
Housing
There are two housing options, residence hall or apartments. Two meals/day are included in homestays, as reflected in the UT estimated costs. Kitchen equipment is included in residence halls and apartments.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a $75 application, $19/wk overseas insurance, and a $600 affiliated studies registration fee to UT Austin. Students pay an application and program fee (tuition, housing) to CIEE. See the provider website for details. Federal financial aid and scholarships apply for full-time summer (6 credits)/semester (12) enrollment
Dates:
- Program: January 6, 2026 to May 10, 2026
- Instructional: January 6, 2026 to May 10, 2026
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2025
- Program: May 18, 2026 to June 27, 2026
- Instructional: May 18, 2026 to June 27, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Program: September 7, 2026 to December 19, 2026
- Instructional: September 7, 2026 to December 19, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2026
Application Code
210099
Program Coordinator
Emily Garcia
Additional Resources
Program Website
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Next Step
(1) View Explore Education Abroad 101 and Ready to Apply videos. (2) Review the provider website for program details, academic offers, costs, application requirements, and deadlines. (3) Apply to CIEE, list Emily Garcia as program coordinator. (4) Apply to UT. See the Education Abroad How to Apply / Affiliate webpage for details.