Explore Berlin's unique cultural history to connect coursework with the living history of the city. Or study in Freiburg, a city leading the European green technology and sustainability movement.
Location | Berlin or Freiburg, Germany |
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Term | Academic Year, Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer Session |
Housing | Apartment, Homestay |
Credit Type | Resident Credit |
Sponsor | IES |
GPA | 2.5 |
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Student Type | UofM Students |
Student Year | Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors |
Language | 0-4 semesters of German |
Berlin: Take courses in art history, business, cinema, economics, German language, literature and theatre, modern history, political science, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Courses emphasize the 20th Century background of contemporary issues and use structured field assignments in Berlin. Internships are available in art, business, education, mass media, social service, politics and theatre. Instruction is in German by German faculty.
Berlin - Language & Area Studies
Freiburg:
Environmental Studies and Sustainability
Explore important topics in Environmental Studies and Forest Ecology in English, while living in Freiburg, a center of the modern environmental movement. Spring semester students have the option to apply for a 6-week research assistantship in environmental studies upon conclusion of the program.
Ideal for students interested in rapidly improving their German language skills, the Language & Area Studies Program offers you IES Abroad and university courses. Four semesters of college-level German Language or the equivalent is required.
Typical credits: 30 for academic year; 15 for fall or spring semester.
Berlin: Enroll in English and German-taught courses focusing on German society and culture through the Language and Culture option. With the Metropolitan Studies and Architecture option, explore issues of urban studies, architecture and environmental studies in a modern city. Typical credits: 6 credits for a summer program.
Berlin Summer - Language & Culture
Berlin Summer - Metropolitan Studies & Architecture
Orientation will be conducted in 2 parts: an online orientation, which is mandatory for all students, and an in-person session. You will receive more information about the online orientation via email. Failure to complete the online orientation will impact your ability to go abroad.
The date for the in-person Fall semester 2020 & Academic Year 2020-2021 orientation session is as follows:
Term Abroad | Date/Time | Location |
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Fall 2021 | TBD | TBD |
Find your Affiliate program fee
Add International Health Insurance
Multiply the number of months you will be away by $45.
Subtract Affiliate Fee Reduction
Visit the Affiliate Program Fees to determine the fee reduction you receive for being a University of Minnesota student.
Based on these additional services and benefits, the total program fee may be higher than the affiliate's published program fee.
Be aware: All programs require a $50 application fee. This fee will be charged to your student account upon submission of an online application.
To complete the online application for this program, you will need to select or provide the following information on the online application:
Center Name | TC Learning Abroad Ctr |
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Education Abroad Term | See the IES website for term options |
Program Name | IES |
Track Name | See the IES website for track name |
Country | Select the country of your program location |
This program will require additional approval steps for Spring 2021 due to COVID-19. Connect with your LAC program contact for more information.
Use your University of Minnesota internet ID and password to log into the Education Abroad application system. Your student account will be charged a $50 application fee.
All students, both UofM and Non-UofM should use this apply button if applying for a program Fall 2021 or beyond (academic year, winter break etc.). You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.
Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the application checklist assigned to you.
You do not need to print out the Authorization and Evaluation form. Once your application is complete, we can electronically authorize your application with IES.
For further information or questions about this program, send an email to
Jackie Gmiterko or call at 612.626.4523.