- 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. In addition, semester students can enjoy access
to courses at other universities in Berlin including the Freie
Universitat, Technische Universitat, and Kunsthochschule
Berlin-Weissensee. There are 4 programs with a variety of disciplines:
(1) Language & Area Studies
(2) Metropolitan and Urban Studies
(3) Summer Language & Culture
(4) Security Studies and International Affairs
Area(s) of Study
- American Studies
- Economics
- Government
- Radio-Television-Film
- Anthropology
- English
- History
- Sociology
- Architecture
- European Studies
- Humanities
- Theatre And Dance
- Art History
- Geography
- International Business
- Urban Studies
- Bridging Disciplines
- German
- International Relations And Gl
- Women's And Gender Studies
- Cultural Studies
- German, Scandinavian, And Dutc
- Marketing
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 three programs: Language & Area Studies, Metropolitan Studies, or Internship
Faculty
Language(s) of Instruction
English and German
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Minimum 2.75 GPA and at least sophomore standing.
- Language & Area Studies: At least 4 semesters of German proficiency.
- Metropolitan Studies: No previous language required.
- Summer Program: No previous language required.
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: February 1, 2023 to May 26, 2023
- Instructional: February 1, 2023 to May 26, 2023
- Final Deadline: October 15, 2022
- Program: June 6, 2023 to July 23, 2023
- Instructional: June 6, 2023 to July 23, 2023
- Final Deadline: March 30, 2023
- Program: August 31, 2023 to December 17, 2023
- Instructional: September 1, 2023 to December 16, 2023
- Priority Deadline: March 1, 2023
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2023
Application Code
220011
Program Coordinator
Sarah Survance
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
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: Sarah Survance. Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising