- Germany
- Berlin
About Program
A city once divided, Berlin lies at the heart of Germany – literally and figuratively. While it is the second most populous city in Europe (metropolitan area notwithstanding), it maintains a more tranquil feel than other large cities, as 1/3 of the city is composed of forests, gardens, and parks.
Berlin is not only the political capital of Germany, but arguably one of Europe’s capitals of art, culture, and politics. Designated a UNESCO “City of Design”, it possesses amazing architecture, cuisine, museums, and music and is a favored destination for young travelers and students. Berlin is also home to some of the top universities in Germany and all of Europe, including API’s partners at Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
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The FU-BEST (Berlin European Studies Program) and FUBiS (International Summer and Winter University) programs were created by Freie Universität Berlin with the needs of American and international students in mind. Semester courses are generally taught in English, and students are required to take a German language course. Summer students may elect to take German language only, courses in English, or a combination. Freie Universität Berlin is one of the top-ranked universities in Germany.
Looking to study abroad in a beautiful, modern and sophisticated European city? Then the Academic Programs International (API) program, Berlin European Studies at Freie Universitat, or FU-BEST, may be the perfect fit for you! Students in this summer program may elect to take only German language coursework, coursework in English, or a combination. Freie Universitat Berlin offers a German Language and European Studies Program perfect for any student!
Students who choose to study abroad in Berlin in the summer language and culture program may choose from a number of challenging courses including art history, German and regional studies, cinema, and more. Instruction is in German, and is generally geared toward intermediate and advanced level students, though there is an option course for high-beginning level students. This program is located at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
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API awards millions of dollars in scholarships annually ranging from $250 - $2,000 per student. Terms and conditions may apply.
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Berlin is not only the capital of Germany, but also in many ways the capital of Europe, sitting at the crossroads of the East and West. Germany serves as the continent's largest economy and the world's fourth largest overall. It's a major player in industry, engineering, science, and renewable energy, and Berlin has recently been dubbed the start-up capital of Europe, surpassing London after the 2016 Brexit decision.
Rebuilt after being destroyed in multiple wars and reunified after being split in two for thirty years, Berlin has an unparalleled experience in recreation and reinvention. The city is now famous for attracting young people, free-thinkers, visionaries, entrepreneurs, artists, and scholars, and of the 3.5 million inhabitants, over one-third are from outside Germany.
