Free University of Berlin
Berlin · Official website ↗
Free University of Berlin is in Berlin, Germany; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German, English. Applying: intake: Winter semester, Summer semester. Scholarships: 0 from the university; government scholarships: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: none. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. Government scholarships for this country: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia. |
| Chances of admission | not yet determined |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 15 (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Berlin · 18 km from BER airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Not offered |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in German | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science · 3 years Source (2)“Language German”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration 6 Semester”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | North American Studies · 3 years Source (3)“In order to study in the B.A. program "North American Studies", applicants have to provide proof of English language proficiency at level C1 by passing an English test at the Language Center of Freie Universität”www.jfki.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of Instruction English”www.jfki.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Semesters Required to Complete Coursework 6 Semesters”www.jfki.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | English proficiency test required for non-native speakers Source (1)“In order to study in the B.A. program "North American Studies", applicants have to provide proof of English language proficiency at level C1 by passing an English test at the Language Center of Freie Universität”www.jfki.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Minimum German level (CEFR) | C1 Source (1)“When applying for a degree program at Freie Universitaet Berlin you have to prove at least German proficiency at level C1 CEFR by submitting one of the following certificates:”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
| Application requirement | not yet determined | English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“In order to study in the B.A. program "North American Studies", applicants have to provide proof of English language proficiency at level C1 by passing an English test at the Language Center of Freie Universität”www.jfki.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Aid & admission for international applicants | No need-based aid for international undergraduates International students are not eligible for need-based institutional aid; only merit awards or outside funding. Sources (1)“The Freie Universität Berlin does not award any grants or scholarships.”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Meets full financial need | No — does not promise to meet full needSources (1)“The Freie Universität Berlin does not award any grants or scholarships.”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Merit scholarships | No — aid is based on need, not meritSources (1)“The Freie Universität Berlin does not award any grants or scholarships.”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“Yes, there is an English-language single subject bachelor's degree program in North American Studies.”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Business Administration · 3 years Source (2)“Duration 6 semesters”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Degree Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Winter semester, Summer semester Source (1)“The application period for the winter semester is from 1 st June to 15 th July each year. For an application for the summer semester it runs from 1 st December to 15 th January”www.geisteswissenschaften.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Credential evaluation (e.g. WES): Required Source (1)“prospective students with a foreign university entrance qualification must apply for a VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation, preliminary review documentation) at uni-assist”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Passport copy: Required (reference) Source (1)“Valid identification document (e.g., passport or ID) verifying your complete surname, first name, date and place of birth, and expiration date.”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“all school leaving and university certificates which are part of your university entrance qualification”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Germany
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Government Scholarships Programme Oman
Ministry of Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman
€1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
- Who can receive it: Students from Oman
- Amount: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Oman's Ministry of Education covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments of 1,500 euros - One-off payment of travel expenses (outward and return flight) - Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover - Payment of German language course - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisia
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: Students from Tunisia
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor or Master's degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor and Master's degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Tunesia's Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments - One-off payment of travel expenses - Payments towards health insurance cover - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Recherche Scientifique Tunis is responsible for awarding the scholarships. The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — Summer semester | Jan 15Source (2)“For an application for the summer semester it runs from 1 st December to 15 th January”www.geisteswissenschaften.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The same deadlines apply to all applications with non-german educational qualifications (see below).”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Not offered Source (2)“Unfortunately, the Freie Universität itself does not offer dormitories or other accommodation for degree-seeking students.”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The Freie Universität Berlin does not offer accommodation for international degree-seeking students, but below you can find several private student dormitory options.”www.fu-berlin.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Berlin |
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| Nearest major airport | Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), about 18 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q153006 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).