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Freie Universität Berlin
- Year Established: 1948
- Institution Type: Public
- International Students: 17%
- Total Student Enrollment: 38,000+
Institution Overview
Freie Universität Berlin, commonly known as FU Berlin, is a public research university established in 1948. The university offers a wide range of academic programs and is particularly strong in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine.
FU Berlin consistently ranks among the world’s top universities in prestigious rankings such as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the QS World University Rankings.
The university places great emphasis on social responsibility, sustainability, and global engagement, providing students with numerous opportunities to participate in international programs and research collaborations.
Tuition & Duration
- Application Fee: €10-15
- Bachelor's Program Duration: 3-4 years
- Master's Program Duration: 1.5-2 years
- Estimated Living Costs: €1,000-1,500 per month
#83 in Times Higher Education Ranking
#127 in QS World University Rankings
#5 in DFG-Ranking
#1 in Humboldt Ranking
With the exception of a few specific programs, Freie Universität Berlin does not charge tuition fees. Students are only required to pay a set semester fee each term.
As a result, the university does not offer regular scholarships. However, in exceptional cases, non-German international students may be eligible for limited financial aid in accordance with specific regulations.
The application deadline is January 31, 2025.
Depending on the workload, a response is typically received within 4 to 12 weeks.
Completion of secondary education (12 years or equivalent)
IELTS: 4.5+ | TOEFL: 60+
Programs
Chinese Studies/East Asian Studies
German and French Literature and Cultural Studies
History and Cultures of the Middle East (Concentration: Arabic Studies)
History and Cultures of the Middle East (Concentration: Iranian Studies)
History and Cultures of the Middle East (Concentration: Islamic Studies)
History and Cultures of the Middle East (Concentration: Semitic Studies)
History and Cultures of the Middle East (Concentration: Turkish Studies)
Japanese Studies / East Asian Studies
Korean Studies / East Asian Studies
Studies in Ancient Civilisations (Concentration: Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology)
Studies in Ancient Civilisations (Concentration: Ancient Near Eastern Languages and History)
Studies in Ancient Civilisations (Concentration: Classical Archaeology)
Studies in Ancient Civilisations (Concentration: Egyptology)
Studies in Ancient Civilisations (Concentration: Prehistoric Archaeology)
Applied Landscape and Field Archaeology
Applied Literary Studies – Contemporary Literature
Archaeology of the Ancient World
Art History in a Global Context: Focus on Africa
Art History in a Global Context: Focus on East Asia
Art History in a Global Context: Focus on Europe and America
Biodiversity, Evolution, Ecology
Digital Studies of Ancient Texts
Dutch Studies in International Context
English Studies: Literature, Language, Culture
Finance, Accounting and Taxation
Gender, Intersectionality and Politics
General and Comparative Literature
Geographical Environmental Research
Geographies of Global Inequalities
German Literature: Focus on Medieval Literature
German Literature: Focus on Modern Literature
German as a Foreign Language: Teaching Cultural Studies
History and Cultures of Ancient Western Asia: Focus on Archaeology of Ancient Western Asia
History and Cultures of the Ancient Near East: Focus on Ancient Oriental Studies
Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East
Korean Studies/East Asian Studies
Media and Communication Studies
Media and Political Communication
Modern Greek Language and Literature
Planetary Sciences and Space Exploration
Psychology: Focus on Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
Psychology: Focus on Work, Organizational and Health Psychology
Social and Cultural Anthropology
