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Berlin Consortium for German Studies (BCGS), Germany

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Berlin, Germany
Program Terms: Academic Year,
Spring
   
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: German Click here for a definition of this term Language Requirement: 4 semesters of language, or equivalent (Intermediate sequence)
 Program Type: Columbia Administered Program Click here for a definition of this term Program Advisor: Lindsey Schram: ls2553@columbia.edu
 Eligibility: CU Undergrads and Visiting Undergraduates  Application Notes: BCGS member students should check with their home schools about internal deadlines and procedures, Full year applicants are given priority
Program Description:

  • Enroll in an intensive German Language and Culture course
  • Live with a German host family for one month
  • Directly enroll in German university courses in a broad range of subject areas
  • Explore the rich historical and cultural resources of Berlin and other German cities
  • Intern with local companies and organizations during the semester break (for academic year students)
Please use the side bar to the left for the most up to date information about this program including requirements, deadlines, the academic calendar and more detailed information about the Berlin experience!

Apply

Applications for this program are generally available by the second week of December and are due in early March.

Please note that BCGS member schools may have additional application procedures as well as earlier application deadlines so remember to check wtih your home school study abroad office. See
Contact Information for your home school contacts.

The online application includes the following:
  • Application
  • Official Transcript
  • German Writing Sample and Language Test
  • Language Recommendation
  • Academic Recommendation
  • Study Abroad Approval Form
  • Application Fee, if applicable

If the button indicates that the program is not currently accepting applications, please send a message to ogp@columbia.edu with your name, school, BCGS, and term of interest. We will notify you as soon as the application is available.




Columbia Dates & Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline/Columbia Clearance Deadline Decision Date & Deadline Note Start Date End Date
Academic Year 2012-2013 03/05/2012 03/31/2012 TBA TBA