Free University of Berlin
Berlin, Germany · Germany tuition policy
- Your destination
- Berlin, Germany
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €754
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
A major research university founded in 1948; known for political science, the humanities and the natural sciences.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Large comprehensive university in Berlin.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | German |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | German / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | German / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (12)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Natural Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Political Science — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Political Science — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Political Science — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Bachelor | Bachelor | German | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — Master (also in English) | Master | German / English | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Social Sciences — PhD (also in English) | PhD | German / English | €0 tuition (public university) | See the university page / official catalogue |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Master, PhD.
Language requirements: German for most programmes; English for selected Master's. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A recognised secondary school leaving certificate equivalent to the German Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (Abitur). For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree (often subject-related). Some programmes require an aptitude test or a uni-assist pre-check.
Language requirements
German-taught programmes require German at DSH-2 / TestDaF 4 level (or equivalent). English-taught programmes require an English proficiency test (threshold set per programme).
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 5 items
- Secondary school certificate + transcript (certified translation)
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- CV / motivation letter (programme-dependent)
- Copy of passport / ID
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical: winter semester ≈ 15 July, summer semester ≈ 15 January (uni-assist/central deadlines differ).
How to apply
Direct university portal / uni-assist · Admissions portal →
Many universities require applications via uni-assist e.V.; some accept direct applications.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Direct university portal / uni-assist
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ May–June
- Applications close
- 15 July (winter semester) / 15 January (summer semester)
- Documents to submit
- Certified copies of certificates + transcripts (certified German/English translation); original documents checked at enrolment.
- Note
- Via uni-assist for participating universities — submit 4–6 weeks before the deadline.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.fu-berlin.de
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- international-office@fu-berlin.de
- Admissions phone
- Not yet verified
- Address
- Kaiserswerther Str. 16-18, 14195 Berlin, Germany
Admission contact verified against an official university page. Confirm opening hours on the official site.
CONTACT VERIFIEDOfficial sources
- FU Berlin official website
https://www.fu-berlin.de - Free University of Berlin — semester contribution
https://www.fu-berlin.de/studium/studieren/studienorganisation/gebuehren/index.html - Free University of Berlin — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/bewerbung/index.html - DAAD / Studying in Germany – costs and fees
https://www.study-in-germany.de/ - EU Education portal – Country profile: Germany
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles