Public university · Germany
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
✓ On Germany's official list of universitiesFor Indian students
Checked on the university's own website on 19/10/2026. Tap Source to see each fact.
Tuition for non-EU studentsNo tuition fees (except continuing education programmes); only semester fees and dues.Source ↗
Semester fee, winter 2026/27€376.8 a semesterAbout ₹40,000. Includes semester public transport ticket (€226.80), student union, €50 admin fee, student government and social fundSource ↗
APS certificateYes. FU says applicants with certificates from India generally must provide an APS certificate with the uni-assist VPD application.Source ↗
How to apply for a master'sGet a VPD from uni-assist first, then apply on FU's own portal. Deadline 31 May (limited-admission master's) or 15 Aug (open admission).Source ↗
India's 3-year degree, for a master'sSet per programme. Example: Economics/Business master's ask for a bachelor's with at least 180 ECTS.Source ↗
English test for English-taught master'sSet by each programmeLevel set per programme. FU table: B2 = IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 72; C1 = IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 95Source ↗
Rules and fees differ by programme. Always check the programme page before you apply. Rupee figures use the RBI reference rate and are rounded. English-taught master's at this university ↗ Page for international applicants ↗
Applying from India
Start with the APS certificateIndian applicants usually need it to apply and for the student visa. It checks your Indian marks and can take weeks.APS India (official) ↗
Plan living costsTuition is only part of the cost. Rent, health insurance and the visa's blocked account add up.Germany cost in rupeesScholarships
On the Federal Statistical Office's key list of universities (as of 08/06/2026, listed as “Berlin, FU”), checked 19/10/2026.
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