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IES Abroad Berlin – Security Studies & International Affairs

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This program is one of our affordable 12 for 12 for 12 programs (12 weeks of study, 12 credits, for $12,000). Imagine studying the European and global challenges that Germany faces then walking along the remnants of the Berlin Wall, a stark reminder of the city’s turbulent past. Or wandering through the Turkish Market while learning about migration in Germany. Our International Affairs & Secur...

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Program Highlights

Earn 12 credits while studying in a city with a fascinating geo-political history

Join a program with a high level of academic excellence, superior student support, and the opportunity to learn German in an immersive environment

Take courses that range from Culture Studies to International Relations to Migration

Live in a homestay with local residents throughout the city

Get to know Berlin through extracurricular activities and cultural events

Quick Details

Locations
  • Berlin, Germany
Availability
Year(s) Offered2019,2020Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Culture
  • German
  • International Relations
  • Leadership
  • Management
Guidelines:
  • American
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Awards

GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Student VideoPeople’s Choice Award 2023 FinalistInnovative Student Video 2023 WinnerInnovative Student Video Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9

Total Reviews

2

Fell in love with Berlin and I miss it every day

March 25, 2022by: Corena Pincham - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Berlin – Security Studies & International Affairs
9

I had an incredible time studying abroad in Germany, and I have the utmost regard for IES's Berlin Center. I felt so welcomed from day one, and the bond I developed with others in the program has warmed my heart. My classes around European affairs and international politics were always intriguing, and I got to understand Berlin's history better through them. Understanding the immense transformation the city has undergone since the 20th century was a humbling and eye-opening experience, especially as an American. We went on excursions to Potsdam, Hamburg and Dresden, and I spent fall break in Munich! The neighborhoods our student apartments and study center are in were very enjoyable and safe, and public transportation was always accessible. I had many opportunities inside and outside of class to understand the plethora of cultures represented in Berlin as well as interact with people from all over the world. This experience was enriching for my studies in International Affairs, and I got to advance my language skills with bi-weekly formal instruction and everyday interactions. The application process was straightforward and I felt adequately prepared by IES in the lead-up to our arrival. I gained much personal growth over these 3 1/2 months, from adapting to a different cultural context and navigating in a new geography to embracing persistence and engaging in public diplomacy. Even in a pandemic, I wouldn't change a single aspect of this experience.

IES Abroad Berlin

September 11, 2017by: Darren - United StatesProgram: IES Abroad Berlin – Security Studies & International Affairs
9

I studied abroad in Berlin, Germany the Spring Semester of 2017. I had an amazing time. IES Abroad really did a great job of integrating me into the city. We learned about the culture of the city through a comprehensive orientation. The program introduced us to Berlin locals, further integrating us into the city. As a student I got to partake in European Union panels, an experience I would have otherwise not had without IES. The classes weren't that difficult, but furthered our appreciation of the city with many field trips. I found my own living situation, but most seemed to enjoy their living situation.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Berlin, Germany

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Culture
  • German
  • International Relations

Availability

Years Offered: 2019,2020

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application
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This program is one of our affordable 12 for 12 for 12 programs (12 weeks of study, 12 credits, for $12,000). Imagine studying the European and global challenges that Germany faces then walking along the remnants of the Berlin Wall, a stark reminder of the city’s turbulent past. Or wandering through the Turkish Market while learning about migration in Germany. Our International Affairs & Security Studies Program provides just this. Courses in this program take advantage of Berlin’s position as Germany’s capital and Germany’s position as a leading state in the European Union. The English-taught courses compare and contrast the pros and cons of the European Union’s open borders, of strategies to combat terrorism, and of the challenges and benefits that migration brings.

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