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AIFS Abroad: Study Abroad in Germany

Name: AIFS Abroad: Study Abroad in Germany
Brand: AIFS Abroad
SKU: 411892
Rating: 4.89 (9 reviews)

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Location

Germany
- Berlin

Term

Academic Year, Fall, J-Term, Short Term, Spring, Summer

Subject Areas

Anthropology Architecture Arts Business Communications Computer Science Criminal Justice Cultural Studies Digital Media Education Entrepreneurship Fashion Design Finance Gender Studies History International Relations Law Literature Political Science Psychology Sociology Sustainable Development Tourism +13

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships

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Program Details

Program Type

Provider

Degree Level

High School Diploma Bachelors

Housing

Apartment Host Family

Language

English

Pricing

What's Included

Accommodation Some Activities Classes Travel Insurance Wifi

What's Included (Extra)

Optional AIFS Abroad flight package at an additional cost.

Last Updated: May 03, 2025

Last Reviewed: Oct 03, 2024

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About Program

Study abroad in Germany with AIFS Abroad and combine your academic goals with cultural immersion in one of the most popular countries for students. Choose from a range of programs in the city of Berlin that vary by subject and length, allowing you to earn college credit while exploring new interests. Take courses in across a multitude of subject areas, including European Studies, Humanities, and German Language, and get to know local life through daily interactions and group activities.

AIFS Abroad programs in the Germany include housing, tuition, excursions and day trips, cultural and social activities, 24/7 emergency support, professional development and career readiness programming, comprehensive insurance, and on-site staff to help you live and learn while abroad. We're here to support you every step of the way!

Study + Internship programs are also available with AIFS Abroad in Germany if you'd like to combine academic coursework with a for-credit, part-time internship.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

BIPOC Support

At AIFS Abroad, we support all participants in their study or internship abroad journey — no matter their gender, race, religion, age, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Everyone’s identity is shaped by many different factors, and for some, faith, spirituality, and religion play an important role in choosing where to go.

We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

At AIFS Abroad, we’re here to support you throughout your study or intern abroad experience. We encourage you to connect with the culture around you—both where you’re from and where you’re going.

Each person brings their own background and perspective, and that matters when choosing a program and a destination. Taking time to reflect on your identity and learning about the experiences of others is a meaningful part of going abroad.

Everyone’s journey is different, and where you go can shape how included and comfortable you feel. As you explore your options, we hope the information below helps you find the program and location that feel right for you.

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Accessibility Support

Everyone’s experience abroad is different. The study abroad or international internship program location you choose can affect how connected and supported you feel. As you review your options, we encourage you to use the information linked below to help find a program and place that’s the right fit for you.

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Impact 🌎

Sustainability

In response to the overwhelming global climate crisis, AIFS Abroad is pleased to make sustainability a key priority when considering organizational, operational, and programming decisions. We understand that the only way to effectively combat this crisis and mitigate the effects of climate change is to drastically reduce our environmental impact. Therefore, AIFS Abroad has committed to reaching carbon neutrality. AIFS Abroad is proud to announce we have signed the CANIE Accord, becoming the first US provider to make this commitment.

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Program Highlights

Cultural and Social Activities included
On-Site Support to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
Health & Safety 24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
Green Initiative: Carbon offsetting for all participants’ flights to and from their program location

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Support 4.9
Fun 4.55
Housing 4.9
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This program allowed a lot more freedom and independence than I expected coming in. Mostly, I was pretty scared to to go abroad, so going off on my own wasn't an idea I'd thought about. But once there, I saw how easy it was to be anonymous and adventurous. There were several days out of the week I'd dedicate to exploring the city on my own. The classrooms are located in the heart of the city, within walking distance of some of the biggest attractions like the TV Tower, The Berliner Dome, and Museum Island. I ended up getting a year long museum pass and going to the museums after class several times a week. The trip allowed me to come back to America more open and independent than when I left.

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Questions & Answers

Alumni Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with verified alumni.

Why did you choose this program?

AIFS is one of my university's affiliate programs for study abroad, which meant that I was confident in being able to easily transfer credit and work both with my school and with the program throughout my time in Germany.

I chose to go to Berlin in particular because my major specialization is Europe, and because I was intrigued by the excursions and courses offered by the program.

What did your program provider (or university) assist you with, and what did you have to organize on your own?

Between the staff of my school's international education office and the AIFS staff, I received help with scheduling travel, transferring credit between schools, and becoming accustomed to the basics of living in Berlin.

My personal responsibilities included managing money, learning the routes for public transit, navigating airports and customs, and knowing enough of the German language to allow me to interact with others in public.

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What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone going on your program?

Remember that when you're studying abroad, you're a guest, and that you need to respect and learn about the culture that you're visiting. Some of the students on the program with me sometimes became frustrated when locals didn't speak English or when things happened that they weren't used to, and going into the program with that frame of mind will really limit how much you learn from your time there.

What does an average day/week look like as a participant of this program?

I had class four days a week for a few hours a day, which left the rest of the day to explore the city, socialize with other students, and try new foods during meal times.

Since I was in Berlin during the winter, the sun set pretty early, which limited how much I could do outside, but I often went to museums or historic sites to learn more about the city's past and how it's shaped present-day Berlin. Through AIFS, each week had at least one cultural excursion that I would go on, such as tours, restaurant visits, and even a weekend in Prague, Czech Republic.

Going into your experience abroad, what was your biggest fear, and how did you overcome it and/or how did your views on the issue change?

I had only taken one semester of German language when I went to Berlin, and I was worried that the language barrier would be tricky, especially if I needed help while in the city. Luckily, nothing happened that would be dangerous for me if I didn't know the language, but I did run into some situations where I didn't know the German I needed and the person I was talking to didn't know English.

I learned through these experiences just how innovative I can be, from conveying ideas with minimal words to using signs and pictures to say what I needed to say. Needing to figure things like that out made me more confident in my ability to communicate past barriers and to solve problems on my feet.

Did you travel outside of your host country while studying abroad?

Absolutely! You have a few options here - each AIFS program offers an optional excursion for an additional fee, and it's because of that option that I was able to visit Prague while I was studying abroad.

If you save up and plan your own travel, however, there are plenty of places not too far from Germany that you can go to as well, and traveling through the European Union is especially easy. During my session, I had friends spend weekends in places such as Vienna, Dublin, and Copenhagen.

Emily Cole

2014 Alum

Location

Location:

Berlin

Currency:

Euro

Weather:

Jan-Mar

37 F / 27 F

Apr-Jun

66 F / 42 F

Jul-Sep

76 F / 50 F

Oct-Dec

48 F / 34 F

Airports:

Berlin Brandenburg Airport

( BER )

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.

About AIFS Abroad

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