Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you Submit the Housing Form in your Moodle course as early as possible. Be honest and complete in filling out your Housing Form. We will...

Course Preregistration You will select IES Abroad courses on the Course Preregistration Form, which will be available at your MyIESabroad account before the program begins. We will notify you when this form becomes available. You must submit this form by the given deadline. Final registration occurs on-site after your arrival in Berlin. Please obtain course approval from your home institution for all courses you intend to take before your departure, especially if you intend to fulfill specific degree requirements with these courses. Please also note that course enrollment in IES Abroad courses...

Local University Courses The academic calendar at the local universities is from mid-October to mid-February (fall/winter semester) and from mid-April to mid-July (spring/summer semester). Students who plan to attend local university courses will be required to stay in Berlin for the respective period of time. If they attend a course with a final written exam they might have to stay even longer (end-February for fall/winter and end-July for spring/summer). You also need to at least have the B2.1 level of German proficiency (usually equivalent to having taken at least 5 semesters of German)...

Academics You will enroll in at least 15 credits per semester. Select from the following required and optional program components: Language & Area Studies Program courses (3 credits) IES Abroad German language course (required, 4 credits) German-taught courses at a local university (credits vary) IES Abroad Internship (includes part-time internship and IES course Global Internship Seminar, 3 credits) For a full list of courses and syllabi that may be offered, please visit Berlin - Language & Area Studies. On request and with permission from your home institution, you may also take up to two...

Apartments and Living with Locals are the housing options you can choose from while studying with IES Abroad Berlin. Living with Locals is an excellent way to practice your German and get an insider experience while in Berlin. With a host to help you integrate into Berlin life, this is the best option for students looking to exercise their German frequently and to engage directly with local culture. Apartments are a great way to live like a local. Fully immersed in residential life, this opportunity is best for students looking for independence and responsibility while experiencing day-to-day...

Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not be caught by your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Review the housing options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad advisor with any questions. Check with...