New York University in Berlin Program

  Germany

• Berlin: 
Berlin

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Fall (Sep to Dec), Spring (Jan to May)

Description: Located in the heart of historic Berlin on the campus of Humboldt University, one of Germany's most renowned institutions, the NYU in Berlin program features NYU courses, taught by NYU faculty, Humboldt faculty, and Berlin's wider academic community. The program is especially designed for students in social sciences, history, and German studies. Sociology majors and minors have the opportunity to get credit for up to three required courses in the department. Students take three to four courses, including a course in German culture and politics, and choose from seminars and lecture courses in German cultural studies, sociology, and European studies, which cover such topics as the art worlds of Berlin, the European Union, exploring Berlin, and sociological theory. Although knowledge of German is not required (all courses are taught in English), students are required to take a German language course at their appropriate skill levels. NYU in Berlin is currently expanding its curriculum to offer courses in fine arts, history, journalism, music history, politics, and psychology. With a broader range of courses, students can stay on track with their major while having a meaningful experience abroad.

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 houses, and many, many cafes, pubs, galleries, clubs, and discos. Numerous restaurants and outdoor markets reflect the city's growing ethnic mix. NYU in 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)

Cost in US$: Visit our Web site for the most up-to-date tuition and fees.

Experience Required: yes

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

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel to Germany Independently or in Groups

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

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment