Degree Details
The Berlin Metropolitan & Urban Studies Program offers students the opportunity to pursue 15-19 credits studying topics such as cultural identity, popular culture, and urban development, to better understand the modern city and its culture. Students will also be able to take advantage of courses, staff, facilities and cultural excursions offered by a partner study abroad provider, IES Abroad. Berlin offers students the opportunity to experience a city that has been the center of modern European history and is now a global leader in entrepreneurship and innovation.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
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Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
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Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
- Admissions requirements for all programs
- Students must also meet eligibility requirements for IES Abroad.
- Per IES Admissions policy, 2.75 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale (GPAs under 2.75 will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may require additional documentation)
Curriculum
Students will enroll in a combination of courses offered by the IES Abroad Security Studies & International Affairs Program.
Housing & Student Services
Apartment Style Residences
- IES Abroad offers single rooms or same-gender shared rooms in mixed-gender student apartments. Students will live with other IES Abroad students in apartments with fully equipped kitchens.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
FALL TERM
Program Dates
Late August – Mid-December
FALL TERM
Applications Open
December 15
FALL TERM
Applications Due
March 15
SPRING TERM
Program Dates
Early February – Late May*
*Dates will be different if student chooses to take courses at HU.
SPRING TERM
Applications Open
June 1*
SPRING TERM
Applications Deadline
October 1
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
In addition to completing the standard BU Study Abroad application, students must apply through the IES Abroad online system. The IES Abroad application may not yet be available for your chosen semester.
Please note: Non-U.S. citizens must contact BU Study Abroad prior to submitting an application
Cost & Financial Considerations
- 2025/2026 Tuition & Fees: $27,462 per term
- Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance and emergency evacuation coverage.
- Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available
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