The Berlin Project 2026
Program Overview
Guided by accomplished journalists and professors, students in our Berlin program step into the role of foreign correspondents, reporting from Europe’s cultural capital. Over the course of three weeks, they explore topics ranging from art and architecture to migration, sustainability, and politics, while producing stories across various media platforms, including writing, photography, video, and social media.
Berlin, a city shaped by both vibrant counterculture and complex history, offers a dynamic backdrop. Students learn essential skills, including interviewing (with or without interpreters), identifying stories in unfamiliar settings, and editing features. Each day begins with classes or breakfast meetings before heading into the city to interview locals and experts, writers, filmmakers, diplomats, and journalists.
Student work is showcased on Medium and social platforms through Berlin Beyond Borders, creating portfolio pieces that strengthen career credentials for internships and jobs in media and communications.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
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- Summer
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Photography
Updated Oct 2, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Berlin, Germany
Fields & Subjects
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Photography
- Journalism & Broadcasting
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Associate degree
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Online Application
- Essay
Age Requirement
18-30
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Will studying abroad impact my graduation?
Students may earn three credits of an upper-division journalism elective for this course, or four credits for schools operating on a quarter system. The University of Jamestown will issue the credits, and we will work with you to ensure they are easily transferable to your university. Transfer credit ultimately depends on a student's home university.
The cost for academic credit is $450.
Is financial aid available?
Recognizing that the expense of international education can be a significant barrier for many students, ieiMedia actively shares and advises on accessible resources such as the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Contact us for details.
Who can apply to this program?
The program is open to English-speaking college students and recent graduates from any school. Most of our students are journalism, creative writing, or communications majors; those majoring in other subjects are welcome as well. Experience working for a college or professional publication is helpful but not required.
The program is open to English-speaking students and recent graduates from around the world.
How much does The Berlin Project cost?
The Berlin Project costs $5,499, excluding airfare and academic credit. For an additional $450, students can receive academic credit through the University of Jamestown.
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