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Freie Universität Berlin (2026/27)
FU Berlin
Established in 1948 during the Cold War, Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin) was West Berlin's response to the communist takeover of Humboldt University. This public research university is located in the southwestern Dahlem district of Berlin and has over 30,000 students. FU Berlin is a comprehensive university offering programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine through its partnership with Charité. It holds German Excellence University status and has particular research strengths in area studies (Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia), political science, and life sciences.
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of international students 
No. of students (2025) 
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Type University (public)
of international students 23%
No. of students (2025) 38,397
Term model Semester
Contact Info
Kaiserswerther Str. 16/18
14195 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 838-70000 
Email: [email protected] 
Website: fu-berlin.de 
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Fees & Costs
German Students 
Other EU Students Non-EU Students German StudentsDegree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
No tuition fees
Master
0 - 5,775 euros (per semester)
State exam
No tuition fees
LL.M.
4,750 euros (per semester)
Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs offered by the Freie Universität Berlin on its official website.
Application Deadlines
Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Freie Universität Berlin study programs.
German Students Other EU Students Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsWinter Semester
Summer Semester
| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 31 May | 15 August |
| Bachelor | 15 July | 01 September |
| LL.M. | 31 May | No courses |
| State Examination | 15 July | No courses |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
31 May
Admission-free courses
15 August
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
01 September
LL.M.
Admission-restricted courses
31 May
Admission-free courses
No courses
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
No courses
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. 
Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)
For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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