General Information / FAQ’s

I. Application Procedure

• How do I apply?
• When do I have to apply?
• Do I need to take an English Test?
• Do I need to provide an official translation of my transcript?
• When do I pay the fee?
• How can I cancel a course?
• Terms & Conditions
• Rules of Conduct

II. Programme Information

• What is included in the Course Fee?
• Will I receive any Credits?
• Am I obliged to take part in the entire programme?
• What happens if I am ill?
• Are there scholarships available and how do I apply for them?
• When and how do I obtain reading material for business courses?
• What is not included in the Course Fee?
• Will there be assessments and will I receive grades?

III. General Information

• Do I need a visa?
• Do I need insurances?
• When and where do I need to arrive in Berlin?
• Accommodation
• Private Accommodation
• Do I have access to libraries?
• Is there computer / internet access? Can I bring my laptop?
• Where can I get information about the city of Berlin?
• Can I use public transport in Berlin?
• How safe is Berlin?
• What is the weather like?
• What type of clothes should I bring? Is there a dress code?
• Can I travel during the summer school?
• What is the Berlin International Summer School?