Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin, Germany • Founded 1948 • World Rank #280
Overview
Established in 1948, the Freie Universität Berlin (Free University of Berlin) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Berlin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).
Officially recognized by the Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Gesundheit, Pflege und Gleichstellung, Berlin (Senate Department for Science, Health, Nursing and Gender Equality of Berlin), Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) is a large-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 76-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
FUB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
Freie Universität Berlin's scale, faculty balance, and academic recognition. Staff-with-doctorate share often signals research culture more reliably than headline research output figures.
Degrees
Also Double Bachelor and Master's Degrees with other international universities (in France, China, Romania, South Korea, Japan, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Lithuania, Switzerland, Greece, Thailand). Combined Bachelor's Degree Programmes; Combined Bachelor's Degree Programmes with Teacher Training Option (Lehramt); Staatsexam in Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Dentistry; First Exam (Erste juristische Prüfung) in Law. English-language Master's Degree Programmes in areas such as: Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Mathematics and Computer sciences, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration
Bachelor's 64 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Advertising and Publicity
- American Studies
- Ancient Civilizations
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Catalan
- Chemistry
- Computer Education
- Computer Science
- Contemporary History
- Cultural Studies
- Dentistry
- East Asian Studies
- Economics
- Educational Sciences
- Film
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Greek
- Greek (Classical)
- Health Sciences
- Hebrew
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Italian
- Japanese
- Jewish Studies
- Korean
- Latin
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Literature
- Management
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Modern Languages
- Oriental Studies
- Pharmacology
- Philology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Portuguese
- Prehistory
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Science Education
- Social Sciences
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Theatre
- Veterinary Science
Master's 92 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Administrative Law
- American Studies
- Ancient Civilizations
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Art Management
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Business Computing
- Chemistry
- Child Care and Development
- Classical Languages
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Commercial Law
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Education
- Computer Science
- Contemporary History
- Dance
- Dutch
- Earth Sciences
- East Asian Studies
- Eastern European Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Educational Sciences
- English
- English Studies
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- European Languages
- European Studies
- European Union Law
- Film
- Finance
- Foreign Languages Education
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Germanic Studies
- Greek
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- International Business
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Islamic Studies
- Japanese
- Jewish Studies
- Korean
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Medieval Studies
- Meteorology
- Modern History
- Musicology
- Native Language Education
- Neurosciences
- Persian
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Prehistory
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Publishing and Book Trade
- Religion
- Religious Education
- Romance Languages
- Science Education
- Social Sciences
- Social and Preventive Medicine
- Sociology
- Taxation
- Theatre
- Turkish
- Veterinary Science
Doctoral 100 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- African Studies
- American Studies
- Ancient Civilizations
- Ancient Languages
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Arts and Humanities
- Asian Studies
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Business Computing
- Cardiology
- Catholic Theology
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Crystallography
- Cultural Studies
- Dentistry
- Dutch
- Earth Sciences
- East Asian Studies
- Ecology
- Econometrics
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Sciences
- Engineering
- English
- Ethics
- Ethnology
- Film
- Finance
- Genetics
- Geography (Human)
- Geophysics
- German
- Greek (Classical)
- Health Sciences
- History
- Immunology
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Islamic Studies
- Islamic Theology
- Japanese
- Jewish Studies
- Latin
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Molecular Biology
- Musicology
- Neurology
- Neurosciences
- Oncology
- Oriental Languages
- Oriental Studies
- Paediatrics
- Persian
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Plant Pathology
- Political Sciences
- Prehistory
- Protestant Theology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Psychology
- Regional Studies
- Religion
- Religious Studies
- Romance Languages
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Solid State Physics
- South Asian Studies
- South and Southeast Asian Languages
- Southeast Asian Studies
- Statistics
- Surveying and Mapping
- Theatre
- Turkish
- Veterinary Science
Other 16 programs
- Arts and Humanities
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Cultural Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- History
- Law
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Veterinary Science
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Gesundheit, Pflege und Gleichstellung, Berlin.
Area Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Regional Studies
Complex Quantum Systems (DCCQS) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physics
French Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- French
Humanities (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Italian Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Italian
Modern Greece (CeMoG) (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Central European Studies
Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacy (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Pharmacy
Common Career Paths
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Earth Sciences (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Earth Sciences
- Geology
- Meteorology
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics (Department/Division) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Economics
Common Career Paths
- Economist
- Policy Analyst
- Financial Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education and Psychology (Department/Division) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Educational Sciences
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Sports
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
History and Cultural Studies (Department/Division) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- History
- Philosophy
- Social Sciences
Law (Department/Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Law
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Mathematics and Computer Science (Department/Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mathematics and Computer Science
Common Career Paths
- Software Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Systems Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Philosophy and Humanities (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Film
- German
- Music
- Philosophy
- Theatre
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physics (Department/Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Physicist
- Research Scientist
- Data Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Political and Social Sciences (Department/Division) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Advertising and Publicity
- Communication Studies
- Ethnology
- Political Sciences
- Sociology
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Veterinary Science (Department/Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Veterinary Science
Common Career Paths
- Veterinarian
- Animal Health Specialist
- Wildlife Researcher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Medicine (Faculty) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Medicine
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Literary Studies (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Literature
Mathematics (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Mathematics
Common Career Paths
- Data Analyst
- Statistician
- Actuary
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Muslim Cultures and Societies (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Islamic Studies
North American Studies (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- American Studies
Regenerative Therapies (Graduate School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
Eastern Europe Studies (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Eastern European Studies
Latin American Studies (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Latin American Studies
North American Studies (Institute) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- American Studies
Languages of Emotion (Research Division) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
Common Career Paths
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Language Teacher
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Freie Universität Berlin's programme finder filters by name across all degree levels. Departmental admissions criteria sometimes differ from institutional minimums — verify against the programme page before relying on either.
Bachelor's Degree
77 programmes
There are 77 programmes to choose from at Freie Universität Berlin for undergraduates. A bachelor's degree builds the broad disciplinary foundation most employers and postgraduate courses expect.
Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Bachelor Economics
Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Bachelor Politics & International Relations
Sciences Sociales Sciences Sociales Bachelor Social & Cultural Studies
Bildungs- und Erziehungswissenschaft Bildungs- und Erziehungswissenschaft Bachelor Education & Teaching
Sonderpädagogik Sonderpädagogik Bachelor Education & Teaching
Geschichte (lehramtsbezogen) Geschichte (lehramtsbezogen) Bachelor Education & Teaching
Informatik (lehramtsbezogen) Informatik (lehramtsbezogen) Bachelor Education & Teaching
Englische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Englische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Bachelor Education & Teaching
Mathematik für das Mathematik für das Lehramt Bachelor Education & Teaching
Französische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Französische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Bachelor Education & Teaching
Grundschulpädagogik mit Schwerpunktfach Sonderpädagogik Grundschulpädagogik mit Schwerpunktfach Sonderpädagogik Bachelor Education & Teaching
Lateinische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Lateinische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Bachelor Education & Teaching
Biologie für das Biologie für das Lehramt Bachelor Education & Teaching
Griechische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Griechische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Bachelor Education & Teaching
Chemie für das Chemie für das Lehramt Bachelor Education & Teaching
Philosophie (lehramtsbezogen) Philosophie (lehramtsbezogen) Bachelor Education & Teaching
Politikwissenschaft für das Politikwissenschaft für das Lehramt Bachelor Education & Teaching
Italienische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Italienische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Bachelor Education & Teaching
Spanische Philologie mit Lateinamerikanistik (lehramtsbezogen) Spanische Philologie mit Lateinamerikanistik (lehramtsbezogen) Bachelor Education & Teaching
Deutsche Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Deutsche Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Bachelor Education & Teaching
Grundschulpädagogik Grundschulpädagogik Bachelor Education & Teaching
Physik für das Physik für das Lehramt Bachelor Education & Teaching
Altertumswissenschaften/ Prähistorische Archäologie Altertumswissenschaften/ Prähistorische Archäologie Bachelor Classical Studies & Ancient History
Altertumswissenschaften/ Altorientalistik Altertumswissenschaften/ Altorientalistik Bachelor Classical Studies & Ancient History
Altertumswissenschaften/ Klassische Archäologie Altertumswissenschaften/ Klassische Archäologie Bachelor Classical Studies & Ancient History
Altertumswissenschaften/ Ägyptologie Altertumswissenschaften/ Ägyptologie Bachelor Classical Studies & Ancient History
Altertumswissenschaften/ Vorderasiat. Archäologie Altertumswissenschaften/ Vorderasiat. Archäologie Bachelor Classical Studies & Ancient History
Nordamerikastudien Nordamerikastudien Bachelor English Language Studies
Koreastudien/ Ostasienwissenschaften Koreastudien/ Ostasienwissenschaften Bachelor Area Studies
Geschichte u. Kultur d. Vord. Orients/ Islamwissenschaft Geschichte u. Kultur d. Vord. Orients/ Islamwissenschaft Bachelor Area Studies
Geschichte u. Kultur d. Vord. Orients/ Arabistik Geschichte u. Kultur d. Vord. Orients/ Arabistik Bachelor Area Studies
Chinastudien/Ostasienwissenschaften Chinastudien/Ostasienwissenschaften Bachelor Area Studies
Geschichte u. Kultur d. Vord. Orients/ Turkologie Geschichte u. Kultur d. Vord. Orients/ Turkologie Bachelor Area Studies
Kunstgeschichte mit dem Schwerpunkt Afrika Kunstgeschichte mit dem Schwerpunkt Afrika Bachelor Area Studies
Japanstudien/ Ostasienwissenschaften Japanstudien/ Ostasienwissenschaften Bachelor Area Studies
Chinesische Sprache u. Gesellschaft Chinesische Sprache u. Gesellschaft Bachelor Area Studies
Geschichte u. Kultur d. Vord. Orients/ Iranistik Geschichte u. Kultur d. Vord. Orients/ Iranistik Bachelor Area Studies
Geschichte u. Kultur d. Vord. Orients/ Semitistik Geschichte u. Kultur d. Vord. Orients/ Semitistik Bachelor Area Studies
Sprache und Literatur der Türkei (auch für das Sprache und Literatur der Türkei (auch für das Lehramt) Bachelor Area Studies
Sprache - Literatur - Kultur: Niederländisch Sprache - Literatur - Kultur: Niederländisch Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Deutsche Philologie Deutsche Philologie Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Geschichte Geschichte Bachelor History
Judaistik Judaistik Bachelor Area Studies
Filmwissenschaft Filmwissenschaft Bachelor Communication Studies
Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft Bachelor Communication Studies
Sozial- und Kulturanthropologie Sozial- und Kulturanthropologie Bachelor Social & Cultural Studies
Philosophie Philosophie Bachelor Philosophy & Ethics
Italienstudien Italienstudien Bachelor Area Studies
Angewandte Nordamerikastudien Angewandte Nordamerikastudien Bachelor Area Studies
Frankreichstudien Frankreichstudien Bachelor Area Studies
Deutsch-Französische Literatur- und Kulturstudien Deutsch-Französische Literatur- und Kulturstudien Bachelor Area Studies
Italienische Philologie Italienische Philologie Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Spanische Philologie mit Lateinamerikanistik Spanische Philologie mit Lateinamerikanistik Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Französische Philologie Französische Philologie Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Sprache und Gesellschaft Sprache und Gesellschaft Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Englische Philologie Englische Philologie Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Griechische Philologie Griechische Philologie Bachelor Linguistics & Language Studies
Lateinische Philologie Lateinische Philologie Bachelor Classical Studies & Ancient History
Neogräzistik Neogräzistik Bachelor Classical Studies & Ancient History
Kunstgeschichte mit dem Schwerpunkt Ostasiatien Kunstgeschichte mit dem Schwerpunkt Ostasiatien Bachelor Visual Arts
Kunstgeschichte mit dem Schwerpunkt Europa / Amerika Kunstgeschichte mit dem Schwerpunkt Europa / Amerika Bachelor Visual Arts
Theaterwissenschaft Theaterwissenschaft Bachelor Performing Arts
Biologie Biologie Bachelor Biological Sciences
Biochemie Biochemie Bachelor Chemistry
Chemie Chemie Bachelor Chemistry
Meteorologie Meteorologie Bachelor Earth Sciences & Geology
Geologische Wissenschaften Geologische Wissenschaften Bachelor Earth Sciences & Geology
Geographische Wissenschaften Geographische Wissenschaften Bachelor Earth Sciences & Geology
Informatik Informatik Bachelor Computer Sciences
Bioinformatik Bioinformatik Bachelor Computer Sciences
Medieninformatik Medieninformatik Bachelor Computer Sciences
Mathematik Mathematik Bachelor Mathematics
Physik Physik Bachelor Physics & Astronomy
Pferdewissenschaft Pferdewissenschaft Bachelor Medicine
Psychologie Psychologie Bachelor Psychology
Betriebswirtschaftslehre Betriebswirtschaftslehre Bachelor Business Administration
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Master's Degree
105 programmes
Freie Universität Berlin's 105 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.
Management und Marketing Management und Marketing Master Business Administration
Kultur- und Medienmanagement Kultur- und Medienmanagement Master Media Management
Wirtschaftsinformatik Wirtschaftsinformatik Master Information Systems & Technology
Economic Systems Economic Systems Master Economics
Public Economics Public Economics Master Economics
Economics Economics Master Economics
Gender, Intersektionalität und Politik Gender, Intersektionalität und Politik Master Politics & International Relations
Politikwissenschaft/ Affaires Internationales/ Affaires Européennes Politikwissenschaft/ Affaires Internationales/ Affaires Européennes Master Politics & International Relations
Internationale Beziehungen Internationale Beziehungen Master Politics & International Relations
Public Policy und Management Public Policy und Management Master Politics & International Relations
Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Master Politics & International Relations
Europäisches u. Internationales Wirtschafts-, Wettbewerbs- u. Regulierungsrecht Europäisches u. Internationales Wirtschafts-, Wettbewerbs- u. Regulierungsrecht Master Law
Zukunftsforschung Zukunftsforschung Master Social & Cultural Studies
Soziologie - Europäische Gesellschaften Soziologie - Europäische Gesellschaften Master Social & Cultural Studies
Bildungswissenschaft Bildungswissenschaft Master Education & Teaching
Demokratiepädagogische Schulentwicklung und soziale Kompetenzen Demokratiepädagogische Schulentwicklung und soziale Kompetenzen Master Education & Teaching
Politikwissenschaft (lehramtsbezogen) Politikwissenschaft (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Englisch (lehramtsbezogen) Englisch (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Lehramt an Integrierten Sekundarschulen und Gymnasien Master Education & Teaching
Italienische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Italienische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Lateinische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Lateinische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Spanische Philologie mit Lateinamerikanistik (lehramtsbezogen) Spanische Philologie mit Lateinamerikanistik (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Lehramt an Integrierten Sekundarschulen und Gymnasien mit dem Profil Quereinstieg Master Education & Teaching
Französische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Französische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Lehramt an Grundschulen mit dem Profil Quereinstieg Master Education & Teaching
Physik (lehramtsbezogen) Physik (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Informatik (lehramtsbezogen) Informatik (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Ethik /Philosophie (lehramtsbezogen) Ethik /Philosophie (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Griechische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Griechische Philologie (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Mathematik (lehramtsbezogen) Mathematik (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Deutsch (lehramtsbezogen) Deutsch (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Geschichte (lehramtsbezogen) Geschichte (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Biologie (lehramtsbezogen) Biologie (lehramtsbezogen) Master Education & Teaching
Chemie für das Chemie für das Lehramt Master Education & Teaching
Lehramt an Grundschulen Master Education & Teaching
Angewandte Landschafts- und Feldarchäologie Angewandte Landschafts- und Feldarchäologie Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Archaeology of the Ancient World Archaeology of the Ancient World Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Klassische Archäologie Klassische Archäologie Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Antike Welten - Interdisziplinäre Altertumswissenschaften Antike Welten - Interdisziplinäre Altertumswissenschaften Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
English Studies: Literature, Language, Culture English Studies: Literature, Language, Culture Master English Language Studies
Integrierte Koreastudien Integrierte Koreastudien Master Area Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middle East Master Area Studies
Arabistik Arabistik Master Area Studies
Islamwissenschaft Islamwissenschaft Master Area Studies
Iranian Studies Iranian Studies Master Area Studies
Koreastudien/ Ostasienwissenschaften Koreastudien/ Ostasienwissenschaften Master Area Studies
Japanologie Japanologie Master Area Studies
Integrierte Japanstudien Integrierte Japanstudien Master Area Studies
Semitistik Semitistik Master Area Studies
Ottoman and Turkish Studies Ottoman and Turkish Studies Master Area Studies
Deutschsprachige Literatur mit dem Schwerpunkt Ältere Literatur Deutschsprachige Literatur mit dem Schwerpunkt Ältere Literatur Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Niederlandistik im internationalen Kontext Niederlandistik im internationalen Kontext Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Deutschsprachige Literatur mit dem Schwerpunkt Neuere Literatur Deutschsprachige Literatur mit dem Schwerpunkt Neuere Literatur Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Deutsch als Fremdsprache: Kulturvermittlung Deutsch als Fremdsprache: Kulturvermittlung Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Global History Global History Master History
Public History Public History Master History
Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtswissenschaft Master History
Judaistik Judaistik Master Area Studies
Medien und Politische Kommunikation Medien und Politische Kommunikation Master Communication Studies
Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft Master Communication Studies
Filmwissenschaft Filmwissenschaft Master Communication Studies
Sozial- und Kulturanthropologie Sozial- und Kulturanthropologie Master Social & Cultural Studies
Philosophie Philosophie Master Philosophy & Ethics
Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Master Philosophy & Ethics
Nordamerikastudien Nordamerikastudien Master Area Studies
Chinastudien Chinastudien Master Area Studies
Integrierte Chinastudien Integrierte Chinastudien Master Area Studies
Interdisziplinäre Lateinamerikastudien Interdisziplinäre Lateinamerikastudien Master Area Studies
Global East Asia Global East Asia Master Area Studies
Osteuropastudien Osteuropastudien Master Area Studies
Romanische Literaturwissenschaft Romanische Literaturwissenschaft Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Sprachwissenschaft Sprachwissenschaft Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Angewandte Literaturwissenschaft - Gegenwartsliteratur Angewandte Literaturwissenschaft - Gegenwartsliteratur Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft Master Linguistics & Language Studies
Klassische Philologie Klassische Philologie Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Neogräzistik Neogräzistik Master Classical Studies & Ancient History
Musik, Sound, Performance Musik, Sound, Performance Master Applied Design
Kunstgeschichte im globalen Kontext: Ostasien Kunstgeschichte im globalen Kontext: Ostasien Master Visual Arts
Kunstgeschichte im globalen Kontext: Europa und Amerika Kunstgeschichte im globalen Kontext: Europa und Amerika Master Visual Arts
Kunstgeschichte im globalen Kontext: Afrika Kunstgeschichte im globalen Kontext: Afrika Master Visual Arts
Theaterwissenschaft Theaterwissenschaft Master Performing Arts
Critical Dance Studies Critical Dance Studies Master Performing Arts
Polymer Science Polymer Science Master Materials Science
Biodiversität, Evolution und Ökologie Biodiversität, Evolution und Ökologie Master Biological Sciences
Biology Biology Master Biological Sciences
Pharmazeutische Forschung Pharmazeutische Forschung Master Chemistry
Chemie Chemie Master Chemistry
Biochemie Biochemie Master Chemistry
Geographics Global Inequalities Geographics Global Inequalities Master Earth Sciences & Geology
Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, ehemals Meteorologie Climate and Atmospheric Sciences, ehemals Meteorologie Master Earth Sciences & Geology
Planetary Sciences and Space Exploration Planetary Sciences and Space Exploration Master Earth Sciences & Geology
Geographische Umweltforschung Geographische Umweltforschung Master Earth Sciences & Geology
Geologische Wissenschaften Geologische Wissenschaften Master Earth Sciences & Geology
Data Science Data Science Master Computer Sciences
Informatik Informatik Master Computer Sciences
Bioinformatik Bioinformatik Master Computer Sciences
Computational Sciences Computational Sciences Master Computer Sciences
Digital Studies of Ancient Texts Digital Studies of Ancient Texts Master Computer Sciences
Mathematik Mathematik Master Mathematics
Physik Physik Master Physics & Astronomy
Small Animal Science Small Animal Science Master Medicine
Cognitive Neuroscience Cognitive Neuroscience Master Psychology
Psychologie m. Schwerpunkt: Arbeits-, Organisations- u. Gesundheitspsychologie Psychologie m. Schwerpunkt: Arbeits-, Organisations- u. Gesundheitspsychologie Master Psychology
Psychologie m. Schwerpunkt: Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie Psychologie m. Schwerpunkt: Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie Master Psychology
Finance, Accounting, Taxation & Supplements (FACTS) Finance, Accounting, Taxation & Supplements (FACTS) Master Business Administration
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Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
3 programmes
Beyond the main degree tiers, Freie Universität Berlin runs 3 programmes as certificates, diplomas, and associate or foundation programmes — useful for upskilling or as a pathway to bachelor's entry.
Rechtswissenschaft Rechtswissenschaft Staatsexamen Law
Pharmazie Pharmazie Staatsexamen Chemistry
Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Staatsexamen Medicine
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Freie Universität Berlin
Practical steps to apply to Freie Universität Berlin, suitable as a starting checklist before contacting the admissions team directly.
- 1 Identify the right programme
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Freie Universität Berlin runs 185 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Check entry requirements
Before applying to Freie Universität Berlin, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Germany.
- 3 Prepare your application documents
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Freie Universität Berlin's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Submit via the institution
Lodge your application through the official website (www.fu-berlin.de). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Get in touch with admissions
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +49 (30) 8381. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Freie Universität Berlin
Frequently asked questions about Freie Universität Berlin, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.
How old is Freie Universität Berlin?
The institution opened in 1948 (approximately 78 years ago).
What city is Freie Universität Berlin in?
Freie Universität Berlin operates from Berlin, Germany.
Is Freie Universität Berlin a public or private institution?
It is a public higher-education institution.
How big is Freie Universität Berlin's student body?
Freie Universität Berlin serves approximately 25,000-29,999 students.
What is Freie Universität Berlin's ranking?
Freie Universität Berlin holds rank #280 globally and #12 in Germany.
What degrees does Freie Universität Berlin offer?
Freie Universität Berlin delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
Who recognises Freie Universität Berlin?
Freie Universität Berlin is accredited by Akkreditierungsrat; Akkreditierungsagentur AQAS.
Where can I learn more about Freie Universität Berlin?
Freie Universität Berlin's official website is www.fu-berlin.de.
Top-Ranked Universities in Germany
Selectivity at the top Germany universities sets admissions baseline expectations for students applying to Freie Universität Berlin. The selectivity gap between Freie Universität Berlin and the leaders below tells you about admissions context.
Members of European University Association (EUA)
Faculty mobility within European University Association (EUA) networks often signals shared standards. Faculty members frequently move between Freie Universität Berlin and the institutions below over the course of careers.
Faculties at Nearby Universities
Cost of living varies meaningfully across cities and towns hosting the universities below. Even within a single region, accommodation and transit costs can differ by 30–50%.
Where Else to Study Education & Teaching
Beyond Freie Universität Berlin, several other universities in Germany deliver focused Education & Teaching programmes worth exploring before you commit to a single application. Programme depth and elective range vary significantly between institutions.
Universities Often Compared with Freie Universität Berlin
Selectivity rates (acceptance percentage) cluster around Freie Universität Berlin for the peer institutions below. Selectivity is one of the more stable signals of institutional positioning over time.
