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CIEE Global Architecture + Design in Berlin, Germany (Outgoing Program)
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Housing Options: Apartment, Homestay, Residence Hall Area of Study: Architectural History, Architecture, Art, Culture, Design, Engineering, Geography, Urban Design, Urban Studies
Language of Instruction: English, German Minimum GPA: 2.5
Class Eligibility: 2 Sophomore
Program Description:

CIEE College Study Abroad

Global Architecture + Design

Berlin, Germany

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Program Overview

Your Global Architecture + Design program in Berlin lasts a full semester. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Live and learn in Berlin!

Unique Experiences

Explore sustainable development in Berlin

with guided visits to experimental cooperative housing at Spreefeld

Delve into a range of architectural styles

showcasing the works of international artists on remnants of the Berlin Wall

Participate in a groundbreaking design

to improve city living

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Your Destination

Berlin is Germany’s architectural powerhouse, offering an inspiring landscape for students interested in global architecture and design. The city’s iconic blend of neoclassical, Bauhaus, and contemporary styles is most famously embodied in the works of architects like Walter Gropius and makes it a living classroom for design enthusiasts. Whether you are sketching façades in Mitte or studying sustainable design in modern neighborhoods, Berlin is the perfect place to study abroad.

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girls in berlin smiling by building

Housing

CIEE 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 residence halls, 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 CIEE students and resident assistants.

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major. 
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.

Activities

CIEE’s 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:

  • Soak in artistic inspiration from Europe’s largest street art gallery, Teufelsberg, housing in an abandoned Cold War spy station
  • Visit landmarks by celebrated architects, such as the Reichstag Dome by Foster and Partners
  • Explore innovative projects such as Spreefeld, an experimental sustainable housing cooperative

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

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Academics

CIEE Berlin: Study in the heart of Berlin's Kreuzberg district, in close proximity to a large public market hall, plenty of restaurants and cafés, and various shops. CIEE Berlin features classrooms, student lounges, a study space, a student life office, an academic advising office, an on-campus café, and a dedicated outdoor space.

Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by CIEE 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 7.5-week sessions that fit within the CIEE academic calendar.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

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

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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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 your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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 Protection included

Questions?

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2027 10/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Winter-Spring 2027 10/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission 01/06/2027 05/10/2027

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.