Engineering & Sustainability in Europe
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
Have fun discovering Northern Europe and a whole new perspective on sustainable energy.
Network
Meet new friends and engineers. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Develop career-ready skills and experience as you develop and pitch an original green innovation to professionals in the field.
The Destination
Welcome to Berlin and Copenhagen—two innovation capitals where sustainability takes shape in very different ways.
Take a look at two powerful paths to sustainability: Berlin leads with repurposing and creative reuse, while Copenhagen shines with future-forward design and green innovation.
In Berlin, a complex past fuels creative transformation. This city doesn’t erase its history; it reworks it. You’ll find factories turned into tech labs, bunkers reimagined as parks, and graffiti-covered remnants of the Berlin Wall woven into everyday city life. Tour iconic sites like the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie, then grab a currywurst or pretzel with friends before heading out to explore the city’s bold street art and buzzing cultural scene.
Copenhagen feels like a city from the future—in the best way. Known for its thoughtful urban planning and clean design, it leads the way in sustainable systems and eco-friendly living. Ride bike highways to zero-waste energy plants, float past colorful buildings on a canal tour, and explore how Danish design makes sustainability seamless. After class, snack on smørrebrød or fresh pastries, and spend the evening riding rollercoasters at the amusement park that inspired Disney Land, Tivoli Gardens.
Cultural Awareness
911wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
- Cycle through Copenhagen’s bike-friendly streets to learn about the city’s sustainable architecture.
- Tour a cutting-edge waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen and see how the city turns trash into clean electricity. There’s even a ski slope on the roof!
- Spend an afternoon riding rollercoasters, bumper cars, and spinning swings at Tivoli Gardens—Copenhagen’s vintage amusement park that feels like stepping into a storybook.
- Walk through Berlin’s complex past on a city tour of the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Jewish Memorial—sites that trace WWII, the Cold War, and Germany’s reunification.
- Paddle through the leafy canals of Kreuzberg, Berlin’s trendiest neighborhood, gliding past bold murals, historic bridges, and hidden cafés—perfect for people-watching and soaking up the city’s creative vibe.
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Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Blocks I, II 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date |
Program Fees
911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Andrea Adam Moore
Regional Director of Operations for Europe
Andrea holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
Get Started
1
Start an Application
You're on step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!
2
Connect with your Teachers or Parents
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
3
Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about enrolling.
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