Freie Universität Berlin

Germany · Berlin

A university of Germany's “elite” initiative; political science, humanities and natural sciences.

No tuition — only the semester fee €376,80 (incl. transit pass €226,80)

Schools and programmes

January 15, 2027 — Summer semester 2027: application (where there is an intake). A common deadline; check by program
January 15, 2027 — Studienkolleg: application (typical). For school leavers without 1–2 years of university; deadlines depend on the college
June 1, 2027 — Blocked account and visa appointment. Guide: book an embassy appointment 2–3 months ahead
July 15, 2027 — Winter semester 2027/28: application (uni-assist / university portal). A common deadline, but not the only one: many programs for non-EU students close on 31 May or 15 June.

International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
Document translation + apostille — Sworn/notarized translation into the language of instruction
Application via uni-assist / university website
Studienkolleg or a certificate of 1–2 years of university — Direct admission is not possible with the certificate alone
German: TestDaF 4×4 / DSH-2 / Goethe C1 — For English-taught programs — IELTS
Motivation letter / essay
CV (resume) — Olympiads, projects, volunteering, work
Blocked account (Sperrkonto)
Health insurance
D national visa
Photo for documents
Pay the application fee