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How to get admission to Free University of Berlin?

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Hi.

Admission to the Free University of Berlin (Freie Universität Berlin – FU Berlin) depends on whether you're applying for a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program and whether you're an international student. Below is a clear, step-by-step guide (especially useful for Indian and other non-EU students).

Choose Your Program

Visit FU Berlin's program list and select:

Bachelor's / Master's / PhD

Language of instruction (German or English)

Carefully check:

Entry requirements

Language requirements

Application deadlines

Check Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree

You need:

A higher secondary qualification equivalent to the German Abitur

Indian

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Hi.

Choose Your Program

Visit FU Berlin's program list and select:

Bachelor's / Master's / PhD

Language of instruction (German or English)

Carefully check:

Entry requirements

Language requirements

Application deadlines

Check Eligibility

Bachelor's Degree

You need:

A higher secondary qualification equivalent to the German Abitur

Indian students usually need:

Class 12 + at least 1 year of recognized university study, OR

A Studienkolleg (foundation course) + Feststellungsprüfung

German language proficiency (most bachelor's programs are in German)

Master's Degree

You need:

A recognized bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Minimum GPA as specified by the program

Language proficiency:

English-taught programs: IELTS / TOEFL

German-taught programs: TestDaF / DSH / Goethe certificates

PhD

You need:

A relevant Master's degree

A supervisor's acceptance (Betreuungszusage)

Research proposal

Language Requirements

German-taught programs

Accepted tests:

TestDaF (usually TDN 4 in all sections)

DSH-2

Goethe C1/C2

Telc C1 Hochschule

English-taught programs

Typical requirements:

IELTS: ~6.5–7.0

TOEFL iBT: ~90+

(Exact scores depend on the program.)

Apply via the Correct Portal

Bachelor's & some Master's (International students)

Apply through uni-assist:

Upload documents

uni-assist checks equivalency and forwards your application to FU Berlin

Some Master's programs

Apply directly via FU Berlin's online portal

PhD

Apply directly to the department after securing a supervisor

Required Documents (Typical)

Academic transcripts & certificates

Degree certificate (or provisional)

Language test scores

Statement of Purpose / Motivation Letter

Letters of recommendation (mostly for Master's/PhD)

Passport copy

Application Deadlines (General)

Winter Semester:

Mid-May to 15 July

Summer Semester:

Early December to 15 January

(Some programs have earlier or stricter deadlines, especially Master's.)

After Admission

Once you receive the admission letter:

Accept the offer

Apply for a German student visa

Arrange health insurance

Enroll at FU Berlin

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Hi.Admission to the Free University of Berlin (Freie Universität Berlin – FU Berlin) depends on whether you’re applying for a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program and whether you’re an international student. Below is a clear, step-by-step guide (especially useful for Indian and other non-EU students). Choose Your ProgramVisit FU Berlin’s program list and select:Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhDLanguage of instruction (German or English)Carefully check:Entry requirementsLanguage requirementsApplication deadlines Check Eligibility Bachelor’s DegreeYou need:A higher secondary qualification equivalent to the German AbiturIndian students usually need:Class 12 + at least 1 year of recognized university study, ORA Studienkolleg (foundation course) + FeststellungsprüfungGerman language proficiency (most bachelor’s programs are in German) Master’s DegreeYou need:A recognized bachelor’s degree in a relevant fieldMinimum GPA as specified by the programLanguage proficiency:English-taught programs: IELTS / TOEFLGerman-taught programs: TestDaF / DSH / Goethe certificatesPhDYou need:A relevant Master’s degreeA supervisor’s acceptance (Betreuungszusage)Research proposal Language RequirementsGerman-taught programsAccepted tests:TestDaF (usually TDN 4 in all sections)DSH-2Goethe C1/C2Telc C1 HochschuleEnglish-taught programsTypical requirements:IELTS: ~6.5–7.0TOEFL iBT: ~90+(Exact scores depend on the program.) Apply via the Correct Portal Bachelor’s & some Master’s (International students)Apply through uni-assist:Upload documentsuni-assist checks equivalency and forwards your application to FU Berlin Some Master’s programsApply directly via FU Berlin’s online portal PhDApply directly to the department after securing a supervisor Required Documents (Typical)Academic transcripts & certificatesDegree certificate (or provisional)Language test scoresCVStatement of Purpose / Motivation LetterLetters of recommendation (mostly for Master’s/PhD)Passport copyApplication Deadlines (General)Winter Semester:Mid-May to 15 JulySummer Semester:Early December to 15 January(Some programs have earlier or stricter deadlines, especially Master’s.)After AdmissionOnce you receive the admission letter:Accept the offerApply for a German student visaArrange health insuranceEnroll at FU BerlinRegister for courses

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