International Service Learning, Traditional Study Abroad
Academic Areas:
Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Economics, Global Studies, History, Marketing, Mathematics & Computer Science, Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Theatre, Visual Arts
Spend a semester or academic year in Berlin, Germany with AIFS. You’ll earn up to 15 credits per semester through studying at Freie Universität, Berlin. Courses are offered in English and in German.
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the local community. If you’re interested in volunteering in Berlin, information on volunteer opportunities will be available once you arrive.
Live in a homestay or a student apartment. Homestay students live in their own room and receive breakfast and dinner daily from their host family. Apartments are single or double occupancy and include a meal allowance. All students receive a Mensa card to subsidize the cost of on-campus dining.
Cultural and social activities include:
Walking tours
Boat trips
German cooking classes
Visits to the many historical and cultural landmarks in Berlin
Day trips to Potsdam, Quedlinburg and Dresden
Week-long trip to a destination in Europe (to be determined just prior to the start of the semester).
Over 50% of our students receive financial support from AIFS in the form of scholarships or grants!
AIFS is recognized as a premier provider of study abroad programs. All-inclusive program fees cover tuition, housing, a meal plan, tours and excursions, insurance and 24-hour emergency service. Since 1964, more than 1.5 million students have traveled abroad with AIFS.