CIEE Global Internship programs are built for applicants like you.  All of their locations offer a wide range of internship opportunities across a diverse set of industries. When applicants apply, CIEE work directly with them to find an internship that suits their unique needs and professional goals. Learn more about their personalized placement process.

A summer internship in Berlin offers a unique professional opportunity in a city of larger-than-life architecture, vibrant nightlife, and friendly, English-speaking locals.

Benefits

Applicants get more for every dollar when they study abroad with CIEE, because high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when applicants arrive.

Applicants Fee Includes:

• Tuition
• Housing
• Advising before applicants depart to set goals and answer questions
• Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
• Orientation – an introduction to German culture, academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in applicants host city
• Full-time program leadership and support in applicants host city
• Field trips and cultural activities
• Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
• 24/7 emergency on-site support

Curriculum

Students participate in an online academic seminar taught alongside the full-time internship placement. The weekly seminar is designed to prepare students for leadership in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse workforce.

Class Format 

Students participate in an eight-week CIEE full-time internship (200-240 hours) and academic course taught in an online learning environment for 6 semester/9 quarter credits.

Grading

Students will be assessed via assignments and activities related to the academic seminar, including but not limited to: online discussion forums, small group peer coaching, reflective papers, individual or group presentations, analysis of readings, an informational interview and internship work plan, and feedback from internship supervisor. Internship supervisors and students each provide written evaluations of progress towards goals.

Academic Culture

Students are expected to dress and behave professionally throughout their internship project and are subject to the agreed-upon internship protocols arranged by CIEE and the host organizations.

Eligibility

• Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5. Rising Sophomore standing and above required at time of participation. Additional visa restrictions may apply and CIEE will advise students as part of the early application process.

Program Requirement

Students participate in an academic seminar taught in an online learning environment alongside the 8-week, full-time internship. Participation in the integrated academic seminar is mandatory for all participants.

Program Credit

Total credit for the program is 6 U.S. semester/9 quarter credits.