Description

NYU Berlin is designed for students who want to earn credit in their major while having a transformative adventure abroad. All liberal arts courses are taught in English. Students take three to four courses, including a required course German language course at their appropriate skill levels. All subject courses are taught in English. The academic center is located in an impressive historic building of the Kulturbrauerei in the beautiful residential neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg. It contains classrooms, art studios, a computer lab, student lounge, and group meeting space.

Highlights

Berlin's innumerable cultural attractions range from contemporary art galleries to historic sites. Students visit the remaining memorial section of the wall that divided East from West Berlin and the impressive glass dome of the Reichstag, which is the seat of the German parliament. There are three major opera houses, several of the world's best symphony orchestras, dozens of magnificent museums, a great zoo, three large universities, various academies of art and music, over 50 theatres, hundreds of movie theatres, and many, many cafés, pubs, galleries, clubs, and discos. Numerous restaurants and outdoor markets reflect the city's growing ethnic mix. NYU Berlin students are introduced to the rich cultural resources the city has to offer, including museums and castles, film screenings, guest lectures, and dramatic and musical performances. Students may enjoy walking tours of the city and boat tours on the River Spree. Excursions include day trips to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, the GDR Archives, the historic palace city of Potsdam, and the nearby Babelsberg film studios.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

NYU guarantees housing for all NYU in Berlin students. Students share fully furnished apartments featuring private bedrooms, with other NYU in Berlin students.

Experience Required

yes

Applicants are generally registered at an accredited college or university in the United States. Students who participate have completed their freshman year of study and have attained a GPA of at least 3.0.

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Need- and merit-based scholarships are available. Visit our website for a list of scholarship opportunities available each semester to students studying at NYU Berlin.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

New York University's Mission Statement

International education is a long-standing part of New York University's global mission which includes a wide range of initiatives both in the United States and abroad to facilitate the exchange of knowledge across international boundaries. NYU's study abroad tradition began in 1958 when NYU in Madrid opened its doors to American students. Since then NYU's offerings of international opportunities has expanded rapidly and includes fully staffed academic centers in eight countries, exchange partnerships with some of the world's most prestigious universities in 18 countries, short term summer programs in 17 countries, and specialized learning programs like film directing and nursing.

Year Founded

1958