Spend a semester with AIFS in the European capital city of Berlin, Germany! Take interdisciplinary social science and humanities classes at the prestigious Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the city’s oldest university and host to 29 Nobel Prize winners, including Albert Einstein. This unique program utilizes Berlin as a learning laboratory – each class includes embedded field trips throughout the city, encouraging deeper understanding of the historical context and contemporary issues impacting Berlin, Germany and Europe. All coursework is taught in English.
The AIFS inclusive program fee includes all of the great features below in addition to many pre-departure, on-site and upon-return services to help students make the most of their time abroad.
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Wide variety of courses available; taught in English and German
Apartment
All students receive a Meal card to subsidize lunches in the low-cost university cafeterias
All students receive a travel pass for Berlin.
Day trips to Potsdam, to Quedlinburg or Dresden, and one overnight trip in Germany or Poland as well as trips in and around Berlin such as the former Nazi concentration camp at Sachsenhausen
A wide range of AIFS-organized cultural activities and social events to enrich your experience; all students receive a travel pass for Berlin during their entire stay
to help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program
Round-trip flights from 25 U.S. gateways
Airport transfers to and from campus
Warsaw (3 days)
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You will live in an apartment, sharing a kitchen and bathroom with 1 or 2 other AIFS students. They are located close to the subway within easy commuting distance of Humboldt-Universität. Apartments have single rooms, equipped with bed, desk, chair and wardrobe. Some have balcony access. The apartments are in a residential area within easy commute by public transport to campus.
All students receive a meal card to access subsidized lunches in the low-cost university cafeterias, near the main campus and apartments. They will receive a meal allowance.
Internet access is included in all AIFS housing in Berlin.
Public transportation makes it easy to get around Berlin, as it is well integrated, cheap, and efficient to use. Your daily commute will most likely be via the metro (U-Bahn), local train (S-Bahn), bus and/or on foot, so make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes.
Berlin has been at the heart not just of European politics and culture but also world affairs for several centuries. As a city reunified in 1990 it combines a tremendous variety of experiences from fine historical museum to cutting edge modernism, to a vibrant club culture and sprawling parks.
Nele Thomsen
Guten Tag und Herzlich Willkommen. I would like to extend a warm welcome! Originally from Hamburg, I studied in Berlin and Potsdam and spent time abroad in England and Spain. Berlin has been my home for 20 years now. I love it and am sure you will too! Whatever your interest, Berlin offers a niche for everyone, from the clubber to the historian, from opera to street art. On your program you will glimpse historic German towns, sample local specialties and experience Berlin like a native. It will be my pleasure to help you during your time abroad.
The Program Director provides academic advice, introduces you to the community and handles communication with the University.
In addition to excursions a cultural calendar of weekly activities and social events is included in your program fee. These activities will include both typical tourist sites and attractions and lesser known visits which take advantage of the expert knowledge of our local AIFS staff and give you a more authentic and insightful view of Berlin life. Typical activities, tours and visits may include:
You may be asked to pay a small supplementary fee for some events.
MUSEUM PASS
All students will receive a museum pass for the State Museums Berlin for unlimited visits to the UNESCO World Heritage of Museum Island and other institutions in Berlin.
Public transportation makes it easy to get around Berlin, as it is well integrated and efficient to use. You will receive a transportation pass to ride the metro, buses and trams.
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Students can select an optional transportation package for all AIFS programs. Students who choose to book their own flights should meet up with group at the program location and will need to make their own ground transportation arrangements.
Below are fees by departure city based on average historical costs and subject to change. If you select this option on your application, the total flight package price will be confirmed in your account 6 months prior to departure. (Program fee is guaranteed.)
For more dates or questions, contact your program consultant:
(203) 399-5163 or email: aifsabroad@aifs.com
Social identity & access
One of the best things you can do before departure is enter into the journey knowing that your time abroad will be unique to this experience. The resources, community, and support available to you when abroad will likely be different as well. In order to help you prepare for your experience, we have compiled many resources about social identity and access in specific locations abroad. Your program staff will also provide you with more details pre-departure and during orientation.
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