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About FU

Freie Universität Berlin (FU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Berlin, Germany. As a part of European University Association (EUA), Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), Hochschulrektotrenkonferenz (HRK), FU is actively building the academic environment in Germany.

The university is in top-100 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings.

FU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.

LocationBerlin, Germany
Establishment year1948
Students31,898
International students6,659

Place in ratings

Rating QS2024#98
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Arts & Humanities27
Anatomy & Physiology58
Natural Sciences104
Social Sciences & Management106
Life Sciences & Medicine201
Accounting & Finance212
Engineering & Technology311
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FU tuition fees

The academic calendar at FU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At all public universities in Germany, tuition is free. Students pay only a semester fee, which is about 621 USD per year. The exact cost of programs and information on the availability of scholarships can be found on the website of the university.

Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendarSemesters

Study programs at FU

Humanities
North American Studies
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 43
Social Sciences & Management
North American Studies
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 43
Other programs
Medicine
Pharmaceutical Research
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.0, TOEFL PBT — 500, TOEFL iBT — 80
Economics & Business Management
Mathematics
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.0, TOEFL PBT — 500, TOEFL iBT — 80
Journalism & Media
Media and Political Communication
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.0, TOEFL PBT — 500, TOEFL iBT — 80
Humanities
Islamic Studies
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.0, TOEFL PBT — 500, TOEFL iBT — 80
North American Studies
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 4.5, TOEFL PBT — 450, TOEFL iBT — 60
Semitic Studies
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.0, TOEFL PBT — 500, TOEFL iBT — 80
Social Sciences & Management
Islamic Studies
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.0, TOEFL PBT — 500, TOEFL iBT — 80
Media and Political Communication
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.0, TOEFL PBT — 500, TOEFL iBT — 80
North American Studies
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 4.5, TOEFL PBT — 450, TOEFL iBT — 60
Semitic Studies
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.0, TOEFL PBT — 500, TOEFL iBT — 80
Law
European and International Business, Competition, and Regulatory Law
Study degreeLLM
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Law
Exam scoresIELTS — 4.5, TOEFL PBT — 450, TOEFL iBT — 60
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Bioinformatics
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 4.5, TOEFL PBT — 450, TOEFL iBT — 60
Mathematics
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.0, TOEFL PBT — 500, TOEFL iBT — 80
Physics
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsFCE, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresFCE — 140, IELTS — 4.5, TOEFL PBT — 450, TOEFL iBT — 60
Computer Science & IT
Bioinformatics
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 4.5, TOEFL PBT — 450, TOEFL iBT — 60
Other
Cognitive Neuroscience
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Exam scoresIELTS — 4.5, TOEFL iBT — 60
Data Science
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Exam scoresIELTS — 4.5, TOEFL iBT — 60
English Studies: Literature, Language, Culture
Study formFull-time
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Exam scoresIELTS — 4.5, TOEFL iBT — 60
Geographical Environmental Research
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Iranian Studies
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Other programs
Social Sciences & Management
North American Studies
Study degreePhD
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0, TOEFL PBT — 600, TOEFL iBT — 100
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at FU

Schooling in Germany lasts longer than in other countries. Therefore, it is impossible to enter a university immediately after the 11th grade — first, you need to eliminate the academic difference. There are special educational institutions for foreign students — Studienkollegs. Before submitting documents to the university, applicants take an English language exam. The university accepts the results of TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 43.

TOEFL iBT43

Master's degree at FU

In order to enroll at FU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 4.5. TOEFL — 60 or higher.

IELTS4.5
TOEFL iBT60
TOEFL PBT450

Doctorate degree at FU

If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 100 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 7.

IELTS7
TOEFL iBT100
TOEFL PBT600

FU campus

The educational institution has a suburban campus. This means that students study close to a big city and can quickly get to it by public transport. At the same time, this location allows you to create a close-knit student community, since all events are held on campus. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. FU accepts students for international exchange programs. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in intercultural communication for both international and local students.

Campus TypeSuburban
LibraryYes
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What to do after graduation

To stay in Germany after graduation for another 18 months, you need to apply for a graduate visa, which allows you to work without an offer from an employer. Graduates of FU find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.

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