FU Berlin: Application Deadlines for English-taught programs

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Freie Universität Berlin: Application Deadlines for English-taught programs (2026/27)

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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FU Berlin English Programs: Deadlines

Application Deadlines for English Programs: Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for English-taught study programs at Freie Universität Berlin for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	31 May	15 August	<10% of Master programs
Bachelor	15 July	01 September	0% of Bachelor programs
LL.M.	31 May	No courses	0% of LL.M. programs
State Examination	15 July	No courses	0% of State Examination programs

Master

Admission-restricted courses

31 May

Admission-free courses

15 August

<10% still open for application

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

01 September

0% still open for application

LL.M.

Admission-restricted courses

31 May

Admission-free courses

No courses

0% still open for application

State Examination

Admission-restricted courses

15 July

Admission-free courses

No courses

0% still open for application

See all programs for Winter 2026/2027

Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Application Deadlines for English Programs: Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for English-taught study programs at Freie Universität Berlin for the Summer Semester 2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	15 January	15 January	100% of Master programs
Bachelor	15 January	01 March	100% of Bachelor programs
LL.M.	15 January	No courses	100% of LL.M. programs
State Examination	15 January	No courses	100% of State Examination programs

Master

Admission-restricted courses

15 January

Admission-free courses

15 January

100% still open for application

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 January

Admission-free courses

01 March

100% still open for application

LL.M.

Admission-restricted courses

15 January

Admission-free courses

No courses

100% still open for application

State Examination

Admission-restricted courses

15 January

Admission-free courses

No courses

100% still open for application

See all programs for Summer 2027

Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

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