Available to all UG and PG students of Games, Computer Science and
Creative Technology Courses Students
Berlin Games Study Trip 2027
Wednesday 5th May 2027 to Sunday 9th May 2027 (5 days and 4 nights)
Deposit: £260 - Due by Friday 30th October 2026
Final Balance: £260 - Due by Friday 8th January 2027
Total Cost: £520
(Note: Deposit and Balance payments can be made at the same time)
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This item is non-refundable.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
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Detailed Description
The 2027 Games and Creative Technology study trip to Berlin.
Berlin is a vibrant and creative city. During the study trip students will have the opportunity to explore the city, visit a range of galleries and museums, see its interesting and historical landmarks. As part of the trip we will be visiting A MAZE, the international Games and Playful Media Festival as well as other venues, Silent Green and Panke Culture.
The study trip will be flying to Berlin Brandenburg airport departing Wednesday 5th May, returning Sunday 9th May. Flight times TBC. Note: a coach from UCA Farnham to Heathrow will be arranged but you can still make your own way there if you so wish.
4 Nights B&B accommodation at St Christophe Hostel, close to central Berlin, which has great access to the city, is near to several venues and points of interest.
The price includes transfer from Berlin Brandenburg airport to the hostel, 5 day Berlin travel card and coach from UCA Farnham to Heathrow.
Itinerary of the trip and maps will be provided nearer the time by the staff team.
Travel insurance is included in the trip, but you may wish to take out personal insurance for personal belongings.
Students have the right to cancel their booking without penalty if there is significant increase in cost.
Passport Validity
If are travelling on a UK Passport and are you are planning to travel to an EU country (except Ireland), or Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City, you must meet the Schengen area rules.
Your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
· less than 10 years old on the day you travel (check the ‘date of issue’)
· valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to return (check the ‘expiry date’)
For some Schengen countries your passport may need to be less than 10 years old during your whole visit, and the 3 months at the end of your visit may need to be within 10 years of your passport’s issue date.
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. The extra months may not be valid regarding the stipulation that the Passport is with 10 years of issue.
Please check the Gov.UK site for up-to-date information - https://www.gov.uk/
Overseas Trips
New Schengen entry requirements
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area.
This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. There is no cost for EES registration.
On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken.
You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border on entry to the Schengen area, but EES may take each passenger extra time to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border and to allow more time for immigration controls when you depart the Schengen area. If you are departing the Schengen area by plane, allow extra time to reach your departure gate as EES checks may take place before boarding.
EES is replacing the previous system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays. You may be asked to input biometric details every time you enter or exit.
If you enter the Schengen area through the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International, any information will be taken at the border before you leave the UK.
Your digital EES record is valid for 3 years.
Read more information on the EU Entry/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area.
If you are long-term resident in a Schengen country, you are exempt from EES in all Schengen countries. The full list of EES exemptions is on the EU’s official Travel Europe website.
If you believe you have been incorrectly entered into EES or your record of time spent in the Schengen area is incorrect, approach border officials when you next cross the Schengen border and request a correction. If you are exempt, carry documentation confirming your status. If you believe your time spent in the Schengen area has been recorded incorrectly, raise this with border officials and be prepared to provide supporting evidence if requested.
· It is your responsibility to arrange a visa if this is necessary. If you are an international student you may need to organise a 'Schengen Visa' for study trips to Europe. If this is the case please contact the Gateway Service on your campus in the first instance for advice about how to apply for the Schengen visa.
· If you are eligible for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) then you will need to apply for one in advance of an overseas trip. Some insurers now insist that you hold an EHIC or GHIC. See https://www.gov.uk/global-health-insurance-card
· A Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) will replace the EHIC card for the majority of UK citizens. Existing EHIC cards will still be valid until their expiry dates.
· You will be required to submit a copy of your passport and visas to the Campus Registry Office at least 14 days in advance of the trip.
Please check the Gov.UK site for up to date information - https://www.gov.uk/
Additional Support
If you have a disability and require any adjustments to your trip, please let your learning support manager know as early as possible (based in the Gateway on campus). If you do not do this, we may not be able to put these adjustments in place.
