The Program

The Berlin + London Dual City program allows Drexel students to experience two European capital cities in one term! Through this unique opportunity, students spend 3-4 weeks in Berlin and 5 weeks in London, taking courses in each city for a total of 17-19 credits. The program is open to all Business and Economics majors or minors, and International Area Studies majors with an interest in Business. There is no language pre-requisite, and students will have the opportunity to learn beginning German language as part of the program. The program is run in partnership with the Berlin School of Economics and Law (BSEL) in Berlin and the Foundation for International Education (FIE) in London.
 

The Academics

Berlin Session 1: Students will choose from three distinct program tracks:
 
Track 1: The European Union in a Global World (10 credits, 4 weeks)
Track 2: European Business and Economics Programme (10 credits, 4 weeks)
Track 3: Markets and Management in Europe (8 credits, 3 weeks)
Berlin course descriptions

All tracks in Berlin include beginning level German language, as well as weekly academic excursions to companies and political institutions in the region. In summer 2013, all 3 tracks will travel to Leipzig to visit the BMW plant.
 
London Session 2: Students select 2 of the following 3 courses:
 
1. Professional Personal Selling (4.5 credits)
2. Food, Society, & Culture in Britain (4.5 credits)
3. History of Modern Design (4.5 credits)
London course descriptions

All courses in London incorporate local site visits for a hands-on learning experience.
 
Program Calendar

Session 1: BERLIN (3-4 weeks)	Session 2: LONDON (5 weeks)
Track 1 & 2 Arrive Berlin: Sun, June 23, 2013 Track 3 Arrive Berlin: Sun, June 30, 2013 All Tracks Depart Berlin: Sat, July 20, 2013	Arrive London: Fri, July 26, 2013* Depart London: Sun, Sept 1, 2013

*Note: Students will travel independently from Berlin to London, and may use this time for personal travel as long as they arrive in London by Friday, July 26^th. Housing is not included for the break week between Berlin and London.

Credits and Grading: Students who choose Track 1 or 2 will receive 19 total Drexel credits; students who choose Track 3 will receive 17 total Drexel credits for the program. All students will receive Drexel letter grades for this program. Classes are taught by local faculty in both Berlin and London, giving a very international perspective to your studies!

The Experience

Orientations: Students will be greeted in both cities by local support staff for orientation, which includes tours and other activities.

Housing
 
Berlin: Students will on Track 1 or 2 will live in single rooms in a dormitory-style Student Village, with kitchenette available. Students on Track 3 will live in double rooms with private bath in a student hostel. All accommodation includes breakfast.
 
London: Students will live in dormitory-style residence halls that include fully equipped kitchens on each floor and private bathrooms in most cases. All residence halls have wireless internet access. Please note the official move-in date listed in program calendar above. Students may use the break week for independent travel prior to London arrival/move-in.

Visa: US citizens are not required to obtain a visa for this program. Other nationalities should check with the German and UK Embassies to confirm visa requirements.

Money Matters

Program Fee Summer 2013:
Tracks 1& 2 : $4,155
Track 3: $3,955

Payment Schedule:
*Payment 1: Due within 2 weeks of acceptance, but not later than April 1^st - $500 (non-refundable check payable to Drexel)
 
*Payment 2: Due by May 1^st - $1,000 (tracks 1 and 2) or $800 (track 3) (non-refundable check payable to Drexel)
 
*Payment 3: $2,695 balance will be billed to student account (eBill) at the start of summer term
 
Included in the program fee:
* Berlin accommodation with breakfast
* London accommodation
* Class study trips and site visits in both cities
* 5 week local transportation pass for London
* Mandatory German health, accident, and liability insurance for Berlin session
* Most parts of the optional “culture and leisure” program in Berlin
* Onsite staff support in both cities
 
NOT included in program fee:
* Round trip airfare
* Transportation from Berlin to London
* Meals (except breakfast in Berlin)
* Mandatory Drexel emergency medical & evacuation insurance
* Spending money/ personal expenses

Funding and Financial Aid: Students are billed their normal Drexel tuition and keep all financial aid during their term abroad. The study abroad program fee will be billed to students’ Drexel accounts. If you receive Federal Work Study, consider applying for the Study Abroad Online Journalist work study position (only available to students after accepted into the program). To seek additional funding, review the Scholarship & Funding Opportunities. Students who receive Federal Pell Grant should apply for the Gilman Scholarship. Remember that scholarship deadlines may be much earlier than study abroad deadlines, so plan accordingly.