Established in 1948, the Freie Universität Berlin (Free University of Berlin) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Berlin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Gesundheit, Pflege und Gleichstellung, Berlin (Senate Department for Science, Health, Nursing and Gender Equality of Berlin), Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 76-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FUB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Freie Universität Berlin ![]() |
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Name (English) | Free University of Berlin |
Acronym | FUB |
Founded | 1948 |
Motto | Veritas, Iustitia, Libertas Truth - Justice - Freedom |
Colours | Green blue |
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Address | Kaiserswerther Strasse 16-18 Berlin 14195 Berlin Germany |
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+49 (30) 8381 |
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+49 (30) 838 73187 |
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The following Freie Universität Berlin's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Freie Universität Berlin's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
International students |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Freie Universität Berlin's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Freie Universität Berlin a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Freie Universität Berlin's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
Free University of Berlin has more than 6000 international students.Tip: search for Freie Universität Berlin's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Freie Universität Berlin.
Freie Universität Berlin has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 600-699 academic employees (Faculty).
Freie Universität Berlin is a public higher education institution.
Freie Universität Berlin is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Freie Universität Berlin does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Freie Universität Berlin's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.
uniRank provides below an overview of Freie Universität Berlin's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Freie Universität Berlin is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Gesundheit, Pflege und Gleichstellung, Berlin
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1948
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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