Study Abroad in Germany

Region:

Europe

Country:

Germany

What to Expect in Germany

Study abroad in Germany and expand your education to a global context as you experience the country’s heritage of world-class education firsthand.

What’s it like studying abroad in Germany? Daily life could mean checking out the street art in Berlin’s famous Kreuzberg-Friedrichshain neighborhood or enjoying mountain views in Freiburg. Whether you choose Berlin or Freiburg, your host city will become your classroom.

Our world class faculty, field trips and excursions, and city-unique courses will complete your German study abroad experience, as you order bratwurst from a local vendor or spend weekends visiting world famous sites like the Black Forest, Neuschwanstein Castle, and the Berlin Wall.

From studying environmental studies in Freiburg, a smaller city committed to environmental sustainability, to pursuing metropolitan studies or even a full-time internship in Berlin, Germany’s capital and largest city, you can make living and studying in Germany your reality on one of our many programs!

Languages Spoken:

German

Climate:

Temperate

Currency:

Euro (€)

Time Zone:

GMT+1

Berlin

Freiburg

Our Programs

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Study Abroad

Berlin, Germany

Language & Area Studies

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: 4 Semesters College-level

Program Options: Direct Enrollment, Experiential Learning, Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

20,660

Study Abroad

Berlin, Germany

Language & Area Studies

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: 4 Semesters College-level

Program Options: Direct Enrollment, Experiential Learning, Part-Time Internship

Study Abroad

people walking in the dome atop the Reichstag building during sunset

Berlin, Germany

Summer - Metropolitan & Urban Studies

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

6,750

Study Abroad

Berlin, Germany

Summer - Metropolitan & Urban Studies

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Study Abroad

Students with their back toward the camera walk toward Humboldt Forum, a large white building, in Berlin.

Berlin, Germany

Security Studies & International Affairs

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

20,660

Study Abroad

Berlin, Germany

Security Studies & International Affairs

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Part-Time Internship

Full-Time Internship

two student interns touching the Berlin Wall

Berlin, Germany

Summer - Internship

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

6,500

Full-Time Internship

Berlin, Germany

Summer - Internship

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Study Abroad

Berlin, Germany

Summer - Language & Culture

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

6,750

Study Abroad

Berlin, Germany

Summer - Language & Culture

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Study Abroad

Berlin, Germany

Summer - Metropolitan & Urban Studies

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

6,750

Study Abroad

Berlin, Germany

Summer - Metropolitan & Urban Studies

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Study Abroad

Berlin, Germany

Winter Quarter - Business, Sustainability & Innovation

Length: Spring/ Winter Quarter

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

11,466

Study Abroad

Berlin, Germany

Winter Quarter - Business, Sustainability & Innovation

Length: Spring/ Winter Quarter

Language Prerequisites: None

Study Abroad

Freiburg, Germany

Environmental Studies & Sustainability

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

23,450

Study Abroad

Freiburg, Germany

Environmental Studies & Sustainability

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: None

Study Abroad

students checking their phone in front of the European Council

Freiburg, Germany

European Union

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

24,429

Study Abroad

Freiburg, Germany

European Union

Length: Fall/ Spring

Language Prerequisites: None

Program Options: Part-Time Internship

Study Abroad

Students in the city garden with the Freiburg Cathedral in the background

Freiburg, Germany

Language & Area Studies

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: 4 Semesters College-level

Program Options: Part-Time Internship

Estimated Cost:

21,808

Study Abroad

Freiburg, Germany

Language & Area Studies

Length: Fall/ Spring/ Academic Year

Language Prerequisites: 4 Semesters College-level

Program Options: Part-Time Internship

Study Abroad

Students sit in three rows and look at the camera as they take part in a Model EU

Freiburg, Germany

Summer - European Union

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

Estimated Cost:

8,799

Study Abroad

Freiburg, Germany

Summer - European Union

Length: Summer

Language Prerequisites: None

About the IES Abroad Centers

A lounge with a table and orange and blue stools.

Berlin
Freiburg

The Center is where our highly trained local staff provide on-the-ground support throughout your time abroad.

The IES Abroad Berlin Center is located in the city’s historical Center called Mitte. Whether you’re taking a stroll through the nearby Humboldt University, bopping around the world-famous Museum Island, or commuting past the Brandenburg Gate, the Center is your study abroad hub.

The Center is where our highly trained local staff provide on-the-ground support throughout your time abroad.

The IES Abroad Freiburg Center is located at the heart of the city. Nearby you’ll find notable landmarks like Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, the Freiburg Theater, and the main shopping district. With classrooms and student lounging space, the Center is your study abroad hub.

Health & Safety

With 70 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for health and safety in study abroad. Our Chicago-based and on-site staff are all highly trained and experienced in the matters of health, safety, and crisis management. We are here for you from predeparture to your return, and are ready to support you—no matter which time zone you’re in. We plan for "what ifs" so that you don’t have to. From international health insurance included in the cost of your program to highly-trained local staff who can connect you to English-speaking healthcare providers, we are working around the clock to ensure your health and safety while abroad.