- Berlin, Germany
IES Berlin participants have the option of studying at two (2)
different locations: the Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin and/or the IES
Abroad Berlin Center. There are 4 programs with a variety of
disciplines:
(1) Language, Culture & Politics
(2) Urban Studies & Social Sciences
(3) Security Studies & International Affairs
(4) Summer - Language & Culture
(5) Summer - Urban Studies & Culture
Area(s) of Study
- American Studies
- English
- History
- Radio-Television-Film
- Anthropology
- European Studies
- Humanities
- Sociology
- Architecture
- Geography
- International Business
- Theatre And Dance
- Art History
- German
- International Relations And Gl
- Urban Studies
- Bridging Disciplines
- German, Scandinavian, And Dutc
- Marketing
- Women's And Gender Studies
- Economics
- Government
Sponsored by IES - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
FALL/SPRING: Participants choose to attend classes at the IES Berlin Center with other IES students and/or directly enroll in local University courses with locals. SUMMER: Students take classes with only IES participants. Participants may choose between five programs as detailed at the links above.
Faculty
Language(s) of Instruction
English and German
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 2.75 GPA for semester, 2.5 GPA for summer.
- Language, Culture & Politics: at least 4 semesters of German.
- See IES program pages for other requirements.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - Yes
- Internship - Yes
Housing
For both the semester and summer programs, students have the unique opportunity to live with local Berlin residents throughout the city. Most housing is in apartments.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay $75 app. fee, $19/wk intl. insurance, and a $600 affiliated studies registration fee to UT. Students pay an app. and program fee (tuition, housing) to IES minus a $2000 grant (long sem. only). See IES website for details. Federal fin. aid and scholarships apply for full-time status (6 summer/12 semester credits).
Dates:
- Program: January 21, 2026 to May 9, 2026
- Instructional: January 21, 2026 to May 9, 2026
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2025
- Program: June 2, 2026 to July 18, 2026
- Instructional: June 2, 2026 to July 18, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2026
- Program: August 26, 2026 to December 12, 2026
- Instructional: August 26, 2026 to December 12, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2026
Application Code
220011
Program Coordinator
Daniel E Ach
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Scholarships
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! PC: Emma Schultz. Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising