Study Abroad

DVC Study Away

Summer 2026

in Berlin, Germany

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Berlin is a vibrant, modern metropolis where history and culture come to life around every corner. Students will spend 2.5 weeks exploring the history, cinema, culture, and language of this inspiring capital city.

Students will see history come to life as they visit living memorials such as the Berlin Wall and East Side Gallery. They will walk through film history as they explore the halls of the German Cinematheque Museum and take a film-themed walking tour of the city. Plus, the language and culture of Berlin will be at their fingertips as they explore the city in class outings and on their own.

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Highlights

This is an amazing opportunity to live in the modern metropolis of Berlin and experience daily language, life, and culture. During this living-learning course you will:

Live like a local! You will live in a centrally located studio apartment with kitchenette and laundry facilities on site. You will have travel passes to traverse through Berlin during the program.
See the city! Guided tours of the city, including a film and media related walking tour.
Classroom connections! In this program, you get two dynamic courses to maximize your learning in Berlin. Learn more about Berlin’s language, culture, and history in our German 150 course, and explore Film and Media studies in action in our 3-unit UC/CSU transfer course, Intro to Film and Media Studies. No prior knowledge of any of these topics is required! Both are exploratory courses. That means it's no problem if you're a German-language beginner! 😊
Learn on site! Guided tours of historical monuments and museums include the Berlin Wall Memorial, the East Side Gallery, the DDR Museum, and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.
Experience film! Film screenings at cultural centers and cinemas.
Explore! Free long weekends for student-guided exploration.

Want to learn more?

Come find out more during the Informational Sessions listed below!

Zoom and In-Person Information Sessions. Zoom Links provided.

If you have issues accessing the Zoom meeting on the date listed, or you're interested but these times don’t work for you, please reach out to Christina McDade, cmcdade@dvc.edu, or Amber Shields, ashields@dvc.edu.

Program Dates and Costs

Students will arrive in Berlin on June 8, 2026 and will check out of accommodations on June 24, 2026. The AIFS program costs for Berlin Summer 2026 will have a base price of $2,895 (20+ students) or $3125 (15-19 students). These costs include all lodging, entrance to museums and excursions, medical insurance, and AIFS services. They do not include airfare, class tuition, and day-to-day expenses such as food.

Financial Aid

We want to support all students in coming to Berlin! Please see some examples of financial aid opportunities below. We are also happy to work with you to help you find more opportunities.

DVC Financial Aid Office

Contact Sonya Castro at the DVC Financial Aid Office at scastro@dvc.edu

Scholarship Information

Contact the Scholarship Office:

Minimum Qualifications for Berlin Summer 2026 Study Abroad

Students must be 18 years of age at the time of boarding the airplane for the program.

Apply for the 2026

AATG College Summer Study Program

in Bonn, Germany

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(Three of our own DVC students went to Bonn in 2023 and four went in 2024. See our "Wins" tab.)

Interested in spending four weeks in Germany this summer while earning college credit?

Apply for the 2026 AATG German Language & Culture Summer Program in Bonn, Germany!

Quick Facts and Deadlines:

Homestay with an experienced local host family
Classes in German and English, 6 US credits total
Excursions and study trips
Transportation within Germany included
Faculty-led in cooperation with German partners
Deadline to apply: February 2026 (Date TBA)

Find out more and apply!

This four-week summer program offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the German culture, while improving their existing language skills and expanding their knowledge about German history and the “German way of life.”

During your time in Bonn, you not only learn German in the classroom, but participate in intercultural workshops and learn about German culture on field trips and local outings.

Dates & Location

July 1 to July 31 in Bonn, Germany.

The city of Bonn is a college town and home to over 35,000 students from all over the world. It is also a city full of history with a modern, international flair and a welcoming atmosphere. The former capital of Germany is centrally located within Europe and provides access to several airports and Germany's well-developed rail network. In addition, Bonn is known for its very high quality of life and low crime rate.

Scholarship Support

A limited amount of scholarships covering part of the program costs are available to students with financial need. Students may indicate that they would like to be considered for a scholarship via the program application.

Course Offerings

You will take two courses, each worth 3 credits (6 credits total) - one German language course, based on your level of German, and one culture and history course in English. (Prior knowledge of German is recommended for this program, but not required.) Classes are taught by experienced and engaging certified German instructors and an accompanying US faculty member. Course credit is awarded by the ibugi institute at Alanus University Bonn, a fully state-accredited university for arts and social sciences with Bachelor, Master, and PhD programs recognized by the Ministry of Education of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

You will receive an official transcript of records from ibugi and Alanus University that meets US guidelines for transfer credits.

The program also includes intercultural workshops and information sessions on studying and working/interning in Germany.

GL 101/102: Elementary German. Elementary language study with oral, written, and reading practice. Preparation for conversation. If needed, the course may be split into sections depending on students' level of German.

GL 201/202: Intermediate German. Readings of average difficulty. Review of grammar; practice in conversation and composition. If needed, the course may be split into sections depending on students' level of German.

GCH 101: German Culture and History. Introduction to German Culture and History; includes intercultural components. Academic study trips will be incorporated into the classroom schedule. This course is taught in English.

Additional course options are available for students with advanced German skills. Please contact veronika@aatg.org for more information.

Find out more and apply!

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