Freie Universität Berlin: admission-restricted Bachelor programs

Freie Universität Berlin: Bachelor Programs with Admission Restriction — Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

FU Berlin: Bachelor Programs with NC

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Established in 1948 during the Cold War, Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin) was West Berlin's response to the communist takeover of Humboldt University. This public research university is located in the southwestern Dahlem district of Berlin and has over 30,000 students. FU Berlin is a comprehensive university offering programs in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine through its partnership with Charité. It holds German Excellence University status and has particular research strengths in area studies (Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Asia), political science, and life sciences.

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Most Selective Bachelor Programs at FU Berlin

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).

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Top 10 Most Selective Bachelor Programs at FU Berlin (based on Numerus Clausus)

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	Numerus Clausus	Acceptance rate
1 Biochemie Bachelor of Science	1.1	No data published by the university.
2 Psychologie Bachelor of Science	1.3	No data published by the university.
3 Informatik Bachelor of Science	1.5	No data published by the university.
4 Medieninformatik Bachelor of Science	1.5	No data published by the university.
5 Bioinformatik Bachelor of Science	1.6	No data published by the university.
6 Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft (Hauptfach / Nebenfach) Bachelor of Arts	1.8	No data published by the university.
7 Politikwissenschaft Bachelor of Arts	1.9	No data published by the university.
8 Sozial- und Kulturanthropologie (Kombi-Bachelor) Bachelor of Arts	2.0	No data published by the university.
9 Sprache und Gesellschaft - Kernfach im Kombi-Bachelor Bachelor of Arts	2.0	No data published by the university.
10 Betriebswirtschaftslehre Bachelor of Science	2.1	No data published by the university.

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University of Excellence – continuously since 2007

One of Germany’s most prestigious universities

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Ranked among the world's top 100 universities

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A place for your freedom: grow into yourself, think openly, ask boldly, be you

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69%

Freie Universität Berlin

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69%

Freie Universität Berlin

62%

HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences

60%

Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT)

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52%

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

50%

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

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Five reasons to study at FU Berlin

Study What Fits You

Choose from more than 150 study programs spanning nearly all disciplines, giving you the flexibility to tailor your academic journey to your interests and goals. → More Info

Germany’s Leading Area Studies

The John F. Kennedy Institute, the Latin American Institute, and the Eastern Europe Institute make Freie Universität Berlin Germany’s leading hub for interdisciplinary area studies research. → More Info

International by Tradition

Founded with global support, Freie Universität Berlin connects you to over 200 worldwide partnerships, strong Erasmus+ networks, and international liaison offices across four continents. → More Info

Dahlem Research School – One Strong Framework for Academic Careers

The Dahlem Research School unites structured doctoral programs, offering early-career researchers outstanding conditions and a nationally innovative model of doctoral training. → More Info

Sustainability at the Core

Freie Universität Berlin embeds sustainability across research, teaching, governance, and campus life, actively contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through action and research. → More Info

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