Fascinating Berlin
Between world politics and street art – discover one of the world’s most exciting cities.
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Think tanks in Berlin
Among the countries with the highest number of think tanks, Germany ranks sixth with 218 policy institutes. These are the ones you should know.
Berlin - a political center
Since reunification, Berlin has no longer been divided, and has long since grown out of the east and west question.
Instruction Manual for Berlin
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“Berlin is an innovation center”
What environmental economist Aaron Best so likes about his work for the Berlin-based think tank Ecologic Institut and German climate policy.
Quick facts
4
state universities
form the mainstay of Berlin as a higher education centre.
7
excellence clusters
at Berlin universities are being funded as part of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal Government and the German states.
11
state higher education institutions
and two denominational colleges are based in Berlin.
30
private higher education institutions
offer state-recognised qualifications.
191,000
students
are enrolled at higher education institutions in Berlin. One in five come from outside Germany.
Where you meet celebrities
These cafés and bars in Berlin are popular not only with artists and Hollywood stars, but also leading politicians and business magnates. The five best locations.
Exploring Berlin (almost) for free
A great itinerary for tourists on a small budget: we give you some tips for guided tours, culture and history.
Topic of the week: Brain pool Berlin
Cutting-edge brain research
Five facts about the NeuroCure Cluster of Excellence in Berlin: experts here are researching how the brain works and developing groundbreaking therapies.
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Topic of the week: Brain pool Berlin
Three good reasons for studying in Berlin
Everyone will find the right degree course here: an overview of major universities and colleges with fascinating degree programmes.
Experiencing Europe at first hand
The European Union can also be discovered in Berlin. The “Tour d’Europe” gives school students the chance to experience politics at first hand.
What I love about Berlin
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The Berlin Wall in the USA
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Simply reaching out to people
In Berlin, “Kiezmütter” are out and about: they provide help to families with an immigration background – and also do themselves some good.
70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift
How “candy bombers” defended the freedom of West Berlin and laid the foundation for transatlantic friendship.
Where did the Wall actually run?
The Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989. An event of the century. We take a journey into the past.
East Side Gallery in Berlin
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Berlin Wall Memorial
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Berlin for insiders
We reveal some secret, cool, futuristic and sentimental places in Berlin.
Berlin's party mile with a history
Where did the Straße des 17. Juni get its name from? And what sights line it? We show the street in photos and a fast video!
Berlin is top
Berlin comes second in Europe and fourth worldwide in a recent city ranking for startup professionals