Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #113
- 2027
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 34,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Freie Universität Berlin is one of Germany's leading research universities, founded in December 1948. Located in the Dahlem district of Berlin, the university offers more than 150 degree programs across 15 faculties and central institutes, covering sciences, humanities, law, medicine, and social sciences. FU Berlin is part of the Berlin University Alliance, funded under Germany's Excellence Strategy since 2019, and is recognized as an international network university with students and researchers from more than 150 nations.
Fields of study
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Geosciences
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Law
- Political Science
- Social Sciences
- History
- Philosophy
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Art History
- Education
- Psychology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Area Studies
- Communication Studies
- Archaeology
- Islamic Studies
- Jewish Studies
Accreditation: Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Berlin
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- info-service@fu-berlin.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Regular degree programs at Freie Universität Berlin (public university) do not charge tuition fees. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) covering administrative fees and public transport. Continuing education (weiterbildende) Master programs charge fees that vary by program.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordamerikastudien (opens in a new tab)English | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.