Free University of Berlin

Free University of Berlin

About

Freie Universität Berlin (Free University of Berlin, FU Berlin) is a public research university founded in 1948. Its main campus is in Berlin-Dahlem, and it is one of Germany’s largest universities, offering a wide range of degree programmes across humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, and economics and law. FU Berlin is known for strong international research and teaching and is part of Berlin’s Excellence Strategy through the Berlin University Alliance. Students benefit from a broad subject portfolio, extensive library and research infrastructure, and a campus setting in southwest Berlin with good access to the city. FU Berlin can be a strong choice for students seeking a research-oriented, internationally connected university experience in Germany’s capital.

Courses

Cities

Courses233
Founded1948
Students39K (2025)
TypeUniversity
Controlpublic
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Rankings

Humboldt
1(1 in Germany)
QS
88(4 in Germany)
Shanghai
202-301(23 in Germany)
THE
113(9 in Germany)

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