QS World Ranking
#98
Acceptance Rate
24%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$500
On-Campus Housing
Available
QS Best Student City
#16
Berlin
Application Deadline
July 15
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
35,000
students
International Students
15%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
One of Germany's Excellence Universities, located in Berlin — Europe's startup and cultural capital.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
Located in Berlin — one of Europe's most exciting cities. Growing English-language program offering.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to Freie Universität Berlin
Acceptance Rate
24%
Selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
July 15
Instruction Language
German/English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$500
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply directly via FU Berlin's portal
- High school diploma + SAT score for Abitur equivalency
- German B2+ (DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN4) for German-language programs
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90+) for English programs
- Application deadlines: July 15 (winter semester) / January 15 (summer semester)
Class Size
Academic Calendar
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- German/English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$500 / year
- Application Deadline
- July 15
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 24%
- QS Best Student City (Berlin)
- #16 globally
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓DAAD
- ✓Erasmus+
Cost of Living — Berlin, Germany
Moderate CostEstimated monthly total
$1,400
vs. avg US college student
26% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Berlin remains one of Europe's most affordable capitals, though rents have risen. Rich cultural life on a budget.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at Freie Universität Berlin as a US Student
Freie Universität Berlin is located in Berlin, Germany and is ranked #98in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Law, Medicine. Instruction is offered in German/English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$500 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 24%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of July 15. Scholarships available include the DAAD.