Situated between East and West, Berlin is not only the German capital, but also an important political and cultural powerhouse in Europe. The main buildings of the German Federal Government and the German Parliament in the historical Reichstag are just a few blocks away from the IES Center in Berlin-Mitte. Berlin has more than 3.5 million inhabitants including people from all over the world: about 35% of the Berliners have a migrant background, which means that either they or their parents immigrated from another country. Berlin has one of the richest and most avant-garde cultural scenes in...

Book your flights according to these official program dates. Please keep in mind flight times and time differences when booking your tickets. In many cases, you may need to depart the day before to arrive in your program host country on the official arrival date. Make sure that you have read the Passport & Visa section completely in case you are required to have a round-trip ticket as part of your legal entry into the country. FALL 2023 Program Calendar As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available (at least a few weeks before the program starts), it will appear above. However, this...

As soon as a preliminary program calendar is available (at least a few weeks before the program starts), it will appear above. However, this calendar is subject to change. Please do not make independent travel arrangements (including visits from family or friends) before you arrive on-site, receive any calendar updates from the IES Abroad Center staff during orientation, and finalize your course registration. Remember that you will not be excused from academic obligations, including final exams or required IES Abroad events nor from your internship placement, in order to travel independently...

Internship Placement We have established good working relationships with many organizations in Barcelona who participate in our internship program. Your ability to secure an internship depends upon your self-motivation, ability to meet deadlines, maturity, previous work experience, and flexibility regarding organizations and work projects. We work with you to perfect your résumé and hone your interviewing skills so that you are well prepared for your internship interviews and the local work environment. Full-time internships are offered in: business education health (non-clinical only, Spanish...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester including one mandatory course within the disciplines of Journalism & Communications. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: Mandatory Spanish language course - offered at the IES Abroad Barcelona Center and range from the 100- to the 400- level. A Spanish language course is required for all students regardless of their proficiency level and is worth three to four credits. Intensive Spanish language courses are worth seven credits. (required, 3-7 credits) IES Abroad Area Studies courses - offered in English and Spanish at...

Sports & Fitness Gyms You will receive more information about gym locations and memberships during orientation. Gyms are generally more expensive compared to the ones in the US and they might require you to pass an on-site physical to gain access to the facilities. IES Abroad Milan staff and Italian Student Companions will help you in finding the best solution for your needs. Winter Sports Milan is less than two hours away from excellent skiing centers which are accessible by bus. Ski equipment can be easily rented after arriving at your destination. Sporting Events Milan has a large number of...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester including one mandatory course within the disciplines of Political Science & International Relations. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: Mandatory Spanish language course - offered at the IES Abroad Barcelona Center and range from the 100- to the 400- level. A Spanish language course is required for all students regardless of their proficiency level and is worth three to four credits. Intensive Spanish language courses are worth seven credits. (required, 3-7 credits) IES Abroad Area Studies courses - offered in...