Middlebury School in Germany: Berlin

The Middlebury School in Germany offers an exceptional academic program to undergraduates at U.S. colleges and universities. Students who have completed 2-3 years of German language training are invited to participate in the program under the Middlebury Language Pledge®, a commitment to speak exclusively the target language for the duration of their time abroad.

Berlin is a large city in a state of constant transformation. For most of the second half of the twentieth century, Berlin was the fulcrum of a divided Europe. With the collapse of the Berlin Wall, the end of the Cold War, and the reunification of Germany, Berlin now plays a central role in East-West relations and the development of the European Union. Berlin also has a unique cultural profile within Germany and boasts residents from around the globe. The city offers anything a culture-seeker could hope for, including the famous Museumsinsel, where art historians can wander endlessly among ancient artifacts and modern masterpieces on this island in the Spree. Additionally, while Berlin is a large city, it features abundant parkland and a myriad of bridges crisscrossing the river; both features give the city not only a feeling of spaciousness but also remarkable beauty.

Students take a combination of the following types of courses:
1. Middlebury-organized Cultural Portfolio course
2. Direct enrollment alongside German students at Freie Universität
3. Credit-bearing internships

All course work is conducted entirely in German
Students adhere to the Middlebury College Language Pledge
Direct enrollment alongside German students at Freie Universität
Courses in most liberal arts disciplines and most physical sciences
Housing in dormitories or apartments
Internships available in many fields
One group excursion per semester
Co-curricular activities

German