Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin)

Berlin, Germany · Public

Founded during the Cold War with strength in humanities and EU politics.

Admissions Data — Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin)

Acceptance Rate	~40% (Selective)
Total Enrollment	36,000 students
International Students	19%
International Tuition	€0 (semester fee ~€314)
Location	Berlin, Germany
Founded	1948
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#116
THE World Rank	#107
US News Rank	#106
Research Output	Very Good

Notable Strengths

Political Science
Geosciences
History
Veterinary Science
Social Sciences

Scholarships: DAAD. Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung scholarships.

Applying to Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin) as an International Student

With an acceptance rate of ~40%, Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin) is a selective institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

International student tuition at Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin) is €0 (semester fee ~€314) per year.

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Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer