Arrival Plan to arrive at the Berlin airport no later than 1pm on the official arrival date. Due to varying arrival times and locations, we will not meet you at the airport. You will therefore go on your own to the IES Abroad Center. You are expected to arrive at the IES Abroad Berlin Center between 9am and 3pm. Budget about one hour to get through customs, and an additional hour to get to the IES Abroad center. You will most likely arrive at Berlin Brandenburg International Airport (BER). BER is approximately 25 km (15 miles) from the city center, the IES Abroad Berlin center, and your...

Academics In the IES Abroad Berlin summer program, you can opt to enroll in two or three courses for a total of six or nine credits, respectively, at the IES Abroad Berlin Center. There is an additional fee for students who choose to enroll in more than six credits. Classes are scheduled five days per week and attendance is required. You are required to come prepared to class, to complete written assignments outside of class, and to sit for midterm and final examinations. IES Abroad classes are held at the IES Abroad Berlin Center or at its second location which is two subway stops from the...

Housing Options IES Abroad Berlin Apartments and Living with Locals are the housing options you can choose from while studying with IES Abroad Berlin. 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 life like a Berliner. 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...

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...

Apartments and Living with Locals are the housing options you can choose from while studying with IES Abroad Berlin. Living with Local s are 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 be fully immersed and engage directly with local culture. Apartments are a great way to live independently while relying on other IES Abroad students who are at the same housing. This opportunity is best for students looking for...

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. Submit the Lifestyle Demographics Survey in your MyIESabroad account as early as possible after it is made available. Be honest...