Freie Universitaet Berlin

At Freie Universität postgraduate students benefit from studying at one of Germany’s leading research universities. The institution offers specialist expertise from distinguished scholars, modern facilities, and extensive opportunities for international and local collaborations. In addition to the comprehensive library system at Freie Universität, students and academics have access to a wealth of other outstanding libraries in the German capital region. The university is located in an area of Berlin that has a long tradition of academic excellence and is home to many other renowned research facilities, including institutes of the Max Planck and the Helmholtz societies.

Many master’s and all the doctoral programs at Freie Universität Berlin are offered in English and attract outstanding, internationally minded students from Germany and abroad. The majority of master’s and doctoral programs are free of tuition fees for both domestic and international students.

Freie Universität encourages postgraduate students to pursue their studies with a high degree of autonomy. At the same time, the university offers targeted support to junior scholars and scientists through several programs. A central research school offers structured doctoral programs that feature a complementary training curriculum and an interdisciplinary network of co-researchers.