Berlin
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Welcome to Berlin
Berlin, the capital of Germany, is dynamic, cosmopolitan, and creative, allowing for every kind of lifestyle. East meets West in a metropolis at the heart of a changing Europe. Germany’s largest city is a place of opportunities that are waiting to be seized, and this in the widest possible range of areas – entertainment and recreation, economic, technological and academic life.
Founded in the 13th century, Berlin has had an eventful history. Almost no other metropolis has experienced such frequent change, often radical enough to transform the face of the city. Although until World War II and Berlin’s subsequent division the city saw a steady growth in importance, brighter epochs have generally alternated with darker ones throughout its history. As the restored capital of a reunited Federal Republic, the city has now again taken up its traditional role at the heart of Europe’s cultural, commercial, and political life.
Berlin has regarded itself as a city of knowledge and culture since the days of Frederick the Great in the 18th century. The political and cultural developments of the 19th and 20th centuries are visible throughout the city’s landscape, reflecting both architectural change and many different approaches to dealing with the consequences of war and destruction.
Berlin’s cultural offerings have something for every taste, from world-renowned museums to the Berlin Philharmonic and a young, creative alternative scene. Culture, nature and history also unite in historic buildings surrounded by parks, lakes, rivers and canals.
Living in Berlin
While ESMT does not provide on-campus accommodation, MBA participants may choose from a variety of reasonably priced accommodations in the center of the city and within walking distance of the campus. Housing ranges from shared flats for € 200 monthly to studios for € 350 and fully-serviced furnished apartments for € 700.