- Germany
- Berlin
About Program
Spend a summer, semester or academic year in Berlin, Germany with AIFS Abroad. You’ll earn up to 15 credits per semester through studying at Freie Universität, Berlin. Courses are offered in English and in German.
If you’re interested in volunteering in Berlin, information on volunteer opportunities will be available once you arrive.
Live in a homestay or a student apartment. Homestay students live in their own room and receive breakfast and dinner daily from their host family. Apartments are single or double occupancy and include a meal allowance. All students receive a Mensa card to subsidize the cost of on-campus dining.
Cultural and social activities include:
• Walking tours
• German cooking classes
• Visits to the many historical and cultural landmarks in Berlin
• Day trips to Potsdam, Quedlinburg and Dresden
• Week-long trip to a destination in Europe (to be determined just prior to the start of the semester).
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
BIPOC Support
We encourage you to think about what matters most to you as you explore your program options.
LGBTQIA+ Support
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.
Accessibility Support
Impact 🌎
Sustainability
Program Highlights
- Earn up to 15 credits and transcript issued by Freie Universität Berlin
- On-Site Program Director to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
- Live in a homestay or student apartment
- Meal plan, transportation pass and museum pass included
- Day trips to Potsdam, Quedlinburg and Dresden & Week-Long European City Excursion
Popular Programs
Spend the summer in the modern yet historic city of Berlin with AIFS Abroad! Earn 6 credits on the International Internship Program supported by weekly seminars at Freie Universität Berlin.
This 8-week, full-time internship combines weekly classroom seminars with global work experience in Berlin. You’ll gain global workplace experience while developing your professional and personal skills.
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Location
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.
