What are the eligibility requirements at Free University of Berlin?

For undergraduate programs, FU Berlin requirements differ depending on the course and major. It accepts 10+3 years of education degree, i.e., either a grade 12 qualification and a one or two-diploma in the respective subject or a grade 10 qualification with a three-year diploma. For international applicants, a German language proficiency test score is compulsory as all UG programs are offered in German only. The university accepts any one of these as proof of German language proficiency:

• CAE/CPE: Placement score in German

• IELTS: (at least level 2 is required)

• TestDAF (at least 16 points)

For the Mono-Bachelor North American Studies course, any one of the English proficiency test scores is required:

• IELTS: Overall 5.0 or higher

• Cambridge CAE/CPE: B2 or higher

• TOEFL iBT: 80 or higher

Note: Exact score requirements will vary depending on the course. Check the official website for more details.

For graduate programs, each department has different admissions requirements. Thus, score requirements will vary as per course or choice of major apart from a mandatory bachelor’s or master’s degree, which should be equivalent to the country’s standard of education. German or English proficiency tests are required depending on the medium of instruction of the selected course. Check the respective school website for details.

Apart from this, some standardized test scores may be mandatory for particular courses, while some courses may be test-optional. Check the website for details.

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