Free University of Berlin: Rankings, Courses, Admissions, Tuition Fee, Scholarships & Placements

Free University of Berlin also called as Freie Universität Berlin offers 173 degree programs in all areas of study. It is a top ranked international public research institution in Berlin, founded in 1948. To take admission to Free University of Berlin, you must do any of the following:

• Complete 13 years of study in India
• Complete 12^th and study 1 year in College before applying
• Complete 3 years diploma after 10^th 
• Take 1 year foundation course in Germany after 12^th 

To take admission to master’s programs at Free University of Berlin, you must have completed a bachelor’s degree from India. A record 43,000 Indian students are presently enrolled in various German colleges and universities. As per Federal Statistical Office of Germany, the number of Indian students has shot up by 146 per cent over the last five years. Indian students are choosing to study in Germany over other countries due to multiple reasons. They are:

• Better quality resources
• Low or no tuition fees
• Renowned STEM programs
• No housing and accommodation crisis yet
• Part time job availability for Indian students at 13.5 Euro per hour
• Low cost of living of around EUR 650 per month

Free University of Berlin offers 11 departments and a total of 173 courses to choose from. Multiple surveys from recognized agencies have placed Free University of Berlin among the 5 best universities in Germany. International students need a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (83-86%) for admission to Free University of Berlin. Students need proficiency either in English or German to be eligible to apply to the courses in the university. After graduation, Free University of Berlin students secure high paying employment with average salaries up to 171,000 EUR per annum (1.52 lakhs INR).

Free University of Berlin Campus

Free University of Berlin has four central institutes and six graduate schools. Most of the facilities are centred at the main location of Dahlem School of Education, however Institute of East European Studies, Institute of Latin American Studies and JFK Institute of North American Studies form an integral part of the university.

The University Library is the central attraction of the institution. It’s equipped with individual and group work rooms and has manuscripts, research texts and e-content. Campus Library containing academic and research material for Psychology, Science, Maths, Computer Science and Cultural Studies is also accessible to students.

Free University of Berlin Cost of Attendance

Free University of Berlin does not charge tuition except for the continuing studies program. The university recommends that you should count on spending a minimum of 934 Euro per month. However, as per Indian students, the cost of living is around EUR 600-EUR 700 per month including health Insurance (EUR 125). This includes rent, food, study material, health insurance, clothing, etc. You can also look for accommodations at various sources like:

• Studentenwerk Berlin (Student Services)
• WG-Gesucht: WG-Gesucht is a popular online platform in Germany for finding shared apartments ("Wohngemeinschaft" or WG) and rental options.
• Immobilienscout24: Immobilienscout24 is one of the largest real estate websites in Germany.
• Facebook Groups
• Bulletin Boards at the University
• Local Newspapers

The breakdown for the fees comprising cost of living in Germany is as follows:

Free University of Berlin Accommodations

The university offers accommodation to students in association with ERG Universitätsservice GmbH. These residential rooms are available at Studierendenwerk Berlin and Studentendorf Schlachtensee. The apartments at IBZ are available only for doctorates and scientists.

Single rooms with shared facilities and single/studio apartments are available for accommodation. In the single room with shared facilities option, students get the basic facilities of washroom, kitchen, and internet, dryer and washing machine (available for additional fee). Studio apartments consist of the basic amenities along with gym, gaming room, study area, TV area, and laundry services. Studio apartments are available at Neon Wood and The Student Hostel. The cost of living for Free University of Berlin students are as follows: