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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.
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.
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.
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.
