皇家华人

Berlin, Germany

SPRING 2026

  • Earn 15 credits

 

Study Abroad in Berlin, Germany

Berlin is the largest city and capital of Germany, located in the northeastern region on the banks of the rivers Spree and Havel. With a population of approximately 3.7 million people, Berlin is a world city of culture, politics, media and science.  Modern Berlin is home to world renowned universities, orchestras, museums, entertainment venues and is host to many sporting events. The city is well known for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts and a high quality of living.

You can be part of a group of students from 皇家华人 College, and other colleges, to spend spring quarter in Berlin while earning 15 credits. Students will take a course in German Life and Culture as well as two other sociology classes that will be offered. Continue on with your studies while living in one of the most vibrant cities in the world.

While a formal German language course is not offered on this program, we strongly recommend you take German 121 or higher before going! Having a foundational knowledge of the language will help you feel more comfortable navigating the city and will greatly enhance your cultural immersion experience. 

View the German at 皇家华人 website for more language learning information.

 
Deadlines:
Application Deadline: January 2, 2026 
Payment Deadline: February 10, 2026

 

 A large cathedral in Berlin which has been covered in multicolored light at night, with an outdoor fountain in the foreground.

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Classes:

Study Abroad in Berlin:

  • SOC&101/201: Intro to Sociology 鈥� Berlin: Memory, Art & Entertainment
    Explore Berlin as a living classroom to study democracy, fascism, genocide, surveillance, and collective memory. Visits include the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Sachsenhausen, Holocaust Memorial, and Stasi Museum. Students also analyze Berlin鈥檚 cultural life鈥攕ports rivalries, food traditions, and techno nightlife鈥攁s expressions of resistance, identity, and social change.

  • SOC 161: Sacred Crossroads 鈥� Exploring World Religions in Berlin
    Study diverse religious and non-religious traditions through site visits, guest speakers, and reflective activities. Locations include mosques, synagogues, cathedrals, Stolpersteine, Bonhoeffer-Haus, and meditation centers. Focus on how belief systems shape meaning, culture, and justice.

  • German Culture Class
    Taught by local faculty, providing additional cultural and historical context.

 

 

 

Excursions/Activities: 

    • Guided tour of the Reichstag

    • Day trip to Potsdam with tours of Cecilienhof and Sanssouci Palaces

    • Half-day visit to Sachsenhausen Memorial & Museum

    • Berlin sightseeing tour by private bus

    • Orientation program with AIFS staff on safety, culture, and acclimation

  • Independent Travel
    Students may use free time to explore Berlin, Germany, and major European cities such as London, Amsterdam, Rome, and Paris.

 

 

 

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