Berlin-IES-LAS

• This is an IU Co-Sponsored Program
• IES Abroad Center in Mitte

• IES Abroad “Language & Area Studies” program 
• Courses taught in German by local faculty at the IES Abroad Center for IES Abroad students only 
• Direct-enroll coursework at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin available in a variety of disciplines (Spring semester only); additional costs apply 
• Program-organized field trips near Berlin 

*Note: IU selectively co-sponsors IES Abroad program offerings, including the one described on this page, but not all IES Abroad tracks/offerings. Please contact Education Abroad for clarification.

• Program Website
• Getting Started Handbook
• Diversity, Identity, and Accessibility Resources

• Humboldt Universität zu Berlin: https://www.hu-berlin.de/en

• IES housing options include:
  • Single studio with private bath (shared or private kitchenette)
  • Private room in shared apartment (mixed gender) with IES participants
  • Single room in shared apartment with locals
• Note: Indiana University will not support plans for students to obtain independent housing. Students are required to live in program-provided housing in Berlin

You may apply if you:

• are an undergraduate student at any Indiana University campus who is making normal academic progress
• are in at least your third full-time semester of college
• have taken or are enrolled in fifth semester college-level German
• have approximately a 2.75 cumulative GPA

Students must have a passport valid for six months beyond program's end date.

Students must be able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance.

Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures of Education Abroad. Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during program period are ineligible.

Fall 2024

Spring 2024

Financial Aid and Scholarships:

• IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some exceptions. Please carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
• IES Abroad guaranteed aid of up to $7,000 (semester) or up to $3,000 (summer) based on confirmation of official FAFSA Expected Family Contribution. See details. Also see IES Abroad Scholarships and Aid available.

Please see our financial aid page for general information and links to additional scholarship opportunities.