NYU Berlin
Program Summary
At NYU Berlin, students experience a cosmopolitan city that holds a complex and crucial place in modern European history. One can encounter this past not just in the city's many museums and in the memories of its inhabitants, but also in its architecture: the palaces of the baroque, rococo and romantic periods, the monumental government buildings and workers' tenements of the Wilhelminian Empire, the massive ministries and Olympic Stadium of the Third Reich, ruins from World War II, the showcase developments-and the Wall-constructed during the Cold War.
Today, Berlin is at a particularly exciting moment of transition, reclaiming its historical role as Germany's capital and as the political, cultural, and economic intermediary between Eastern and Western Europe. Massive construction projects reflect this development and offer some of the most exciting new architecture in the world. Berlin is a thoroughly modern but affordable city with outstanding museums and a lively theatre and music scene; it also has an efficient public transportation system, an international cuisine, and a vibrant nightlife.
"The program was the perfect balance of academics while making the most of the cultural and social factors Berlin has to offer."
Application Deadlines
General Deadline - February 1
Tuition, Fees, Housing and International Insurance are required, and these rates are set by NYU.
This chart uses undergraduate tuition and fees for the College of Arts and Science.
| Program Tuition and Fees | 2023 |
|---|---|
| 8 credits | $14,078 |
|
7 credits |
$12,375 |
|
6 credits |
$10,672 |
|
5 credits |
$8,969 |
|
4 credits |
$7,266 |
|
GeoBlue International Health Insurance covers the duration of the academic program, including internship commitments |
Included |
| Housing Costs | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Single - Studio | $3,393 |
| Single - Low cost | $3,276 |
| Double | $2,600 |
| Double with bunk beds | $2,120 |
PLEASE NOTE: Students are responsible for purchase of transportation to/from program location. All students participating in the program are required to live in NYU-provided housing.
Students are encouraged to budget for summer abroad programs based on individual needs. Additional resources for planning are available on the Additional Costs and Financial Assistance pages.
Students must register for a minimum of 4 credits.
Built around Berlin's rich culture, students are immersed in the life and language of the city. For those interested in language study, NYU Berlin offers German courses at all levels of instruction, based on sufficient enrollment per course. In addition, content courses provide students with the option of exploring through walking tours and site trips both the historical past and exciting present of Germany’s capital, of delving into the city’s exciting interwar art scene, or of gaining a uniquely German perspective on terrorism.
Study of German language is recommended, but not required. Students can choose to take two content courses taught in English. Please note that there are classes held on Fridays.
The NYU Berlin academic center in the KulturBrauerei is a converted former brewery complex in the district of Prenzlauer Berg. It is a multi-story building featuring classrooms, offices, art studio space, a lounge and a computer lab.
All students participating in the program are required to live in NYU-provided housing. Housing is located in NYU’s newly opened residence in Kreuzberg, just around the corner from Checkpoint Charlie in an emerging and artsy neighborhood studded with galleries. NYU Berlin housing does not include a meal plan.
Planning Travel to Berlin
Students are encouraged to consult internal and external resources to prepare for their summer program. The following links may be used for general destination information, immigration needs and travel medicine planning:
- U.S. State Department Travel Information for Germany
- All admitted and confirmed students should consult The NYU Office of Global Services for immigration support
- CDC Health Information for Travelers to Germany
- NYU students may consult the NYU Student Health Center for Travel Medicine information and appointments
Students are considered for a Summer 2023 program by submitting a brief online interest form. Start by reviewing eligibility information on the Applying page.