Program Information

The BCGS provides students with the opportunity to enroll in courses at the Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin) for a single semester or a full academic year. The program begins with a six-week intensive language practicum, which, in conjunction with a monthlong homestay, prepares students for study at the FU Berlin. Upon completion of the practicum, students enroll in one course taught by the BCGS directors on a topic such as culture, politics, history, literature, theater, or cinema; and for at least two, possibly more, FU Berlin courses for which they meet the prerequisites.

The FU Berlin offers a wide range of courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students majoring in a variety of disciplines may choose from an array of appropriate courses. Those with special interests may also enroll in courses at other local institutions such as the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the Technische Universität Berlin, the Universität Potsdam, the Hochschule der Künste Berlin, the Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, and Hochschule für Musik "Hanns Eisler."

Program tutors are available to assist BCGS students with the transition into the German university system.

Cultural activities and field trips support the academic program. Some students also intern during the semester and between the fall and spring semesters.