What languages are taught at Free University of Berlin?

Free University of Berlin lists the following languages of instruction in the Circulus catalog: German, English.

How many programmes does Circulus list for Free University of Berlin?

Circulus currently lists 6 degree programmes for Free University of Berlin. Browse the programmes section on this profile for fields and languages.

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Free University of Berlin

Berlin · Central Europe · GermanyPUBLIC

#45 Circulus rank

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1948Founded

32,000Students

24%International

15%Acceptance

#45Circulus rank

6Programs

€900Living (est.)

Overview

Free University of Berlin at a glance

The Free University of Berlin, founded in 1948, is a prestigious public research university located in Berlin, Germany. Renowned for its academic excellence, it ranks among the top universities globally, particularly in the humanities and social sciences. With a diverse student body and a strong international focus, it offers a wide range of programs in English and German, making it an attractive choice for students worldwide.

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1948

Founded

32,000

Students

24%

International

6:1

Student : Faculty

15%

Acceptance

SUBURBAN

Campus

Semester

Calendar

German, English

Languages

€900

Living cost / mo

Central Europe

Region

#45

Circulus rank

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Short summaries from our catalog — always confirm on the official site.

Bilingual options. German · English — confirm per programme.
Selective. 15% acceptance. Official numbers vary by programme.

Rankings

#97

QS World

#104

THE World

Costs

Tuition

Annual fees listed in the catalog — check the official site for your situation.

Domestic

€0

per year · Local residents

No programme tuition — semester or admin fees may still apply

EU / EEA

€0

per year · European citizens

No programme tuition — semester or admin fees may still apply

International

€6,000

per year · Non-EU students

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Admissions & applying

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15%acceptance (university)

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Deadlines

Cycles:
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Notes: After reunification, the Free University of Berlin was the second-largest university in Germany (after LMU Munich) with 62,072 students in the winter term of 1991/92.
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Notes: With American support, it was founded as the de facto Western continuation of the University of Berlin (before 1945 named the Friedrich Wilhelm University), which had reopened in 1946 in the Soviet sector of Berlin.
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Summary: Application deadlines for Freie Universität Berlin (Germany) from web sources — confirm on the official university site before applying.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_University_of_Berlin
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/free-university-berlin
https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/index.html
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/freie-universitat-berlin-502084
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Funding

Scholarships & funding

DAAD Scholarship
DAAD · about €1,000
Funding details
Deutschlandstipendium
German Government · about €300
Funding details
Erasmus+ Program
European Union
Funding details

Study

Programs

6 programmes listed.

Bachelor15% accept (uni)€0
Bachelor of Political Science
Political Science · German · 36 mo · FULL TIME · 180 ECTS
Requirements
- High school diploma, proof of German language proficiency.
Bachelor15% accept (uni)€0
Bachelor of Economics
Economics · German · 36 mo · FULL TIME · 180 ECTS
Requirements
- High school diploma, proof of German language proficiency.
Bachelor15% accept (uni)€0
Bachelor of Computer Science
Computer Science · German · 36 mo · FULL TIME · 180 ECTS
Requirements
- High school diploma, proof of German language proficiency.
Master15% accept (uni)€0
Master of Data Science
Data Science · English · 24 mo · FULL TIME · 120 ECTS
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, proof of English language proficiency.
Master15% accept (uni)€0
Master of Public Policy
Public Policy · English · 24 mo · FULL TIME · 120 ECTS
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, proof of English language proficiency.
MBA15% accept (uni)€31,000/yr
MBA
Business Administration · English · 18 mo · FULL TIME · 90 ECTS
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, professional experience, proof of English language proficiency.

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