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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3/3 fields

Tuition, deadlines, languages, and verification stamp present — strong basis for decisions. Last checked 25 Jul 2026.

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Key facts & signals

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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

Circulus signals

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

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Tuition

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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

€0

per year · Non-EU students

No programme tuition — semester or admin fees may still apply

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15%acceptance (university)

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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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Notes: The university’s academic calendar is semester-based, with courses beginning in October and April.
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Summary: Application deadlines for Freie Universität Berlin (Germany) from web sources — confirm on the official university site before applying.
SourceUrls:
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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Scholarships & funding

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