Exchange: Free University of Berlin

Freie Universität Berlin is an outstanding, future-oriented institution in Germany’s renowned academic landscape. Repeatedly selected as one of the country’s Universities of Excellence, it boasts an acclaimed international orientation, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to social responsibility. The university offers a comprehensive range of studies and highly competitive programs at all academic levels. While it enjoys a particularly strong reputation in the social sciences and humanities, it is also home to cutting-edge research in the natural and Earth sciences, as well as computer sciences and mathematics. 

Credit Equivalency: 60 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE 

Available Courses: Freie Universität Berlin offers many courses, including special courses for international exchange students. For detailed information on the available courses, please check here . 

Restricted Programs: Pharmacy, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine (for both undergraduate and graduate students), Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry (for graduate students), Law, Business Administration, and Economics are restricted for exchange students. 

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. The university assists students in finding accommodation options such as single rooms with shared facilities and single apartments. Due to limited availability, early registration is advised. For more information, please visit the housing details here . 

 Note: This destination is only open to Full Year or Winter exchange.  This destination’s term dates do not align with U of T’s. If you have any questions, please email learning.abroad@utoronto.ca. 

 

Location

Country(ies): Germany
City: Berlin
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: Fall (Oct-March), Winter (April-Sept), Year-long (Oct-Sept)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Full Year Deadline: January 15, 2025
Winter Deadline: April 2, 2025

Details

Language of Study: English, German
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: Social fees of app. 270 euros per semester
Funding: IE Award and Erasmus+

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 2.25 (Undergraduates) or B (Graduates) Language requirement: depending on course selection, German level B2 in the humanities and the social science departments and level B1 at the John F Kennedy Institute for North American Studies and natural sciences may be required.