Freie Universität Berlin: English-taught admission-restricted programs

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

FU Berlin: English 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 English-taught 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 3 Most Selective English Programs at FU Berlin (based on Numerus Clausus)

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	Numerus Clausus	Acceptance rate
1 Applied North American Studies [Major] Bachelor of Arts	2.4	No data published by the university.
2 English Language and Literature [Major or minor] Bachelor of Arts	2.7	No data published by the university.
3 Economics Bachelor of Science	2.8	No data published by the university.

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Most Selective Universities with English-taught programs & FU Berlin

All German Universities

Share of admission-restricted English programs

100%

Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI)

100%

University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf

100%

Fachhochschule Erfurt

100%

Harz University of Applied Sciences

100%

German Sport University Cologne

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55%

Freie Universität Berlin

Universities in Berlin

Share of admission-restricted English programs

67%

Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT)

57%

Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

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55%

Freie Universität Berlin

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55%

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

54%

Technische Universität Berlin

Language Requirements for English-taught admission-restricted programs at FU Berlin

Disclaimer: Each study program has its own specific language requirements. Hence, we strongly recommend checking each program individually for complete information about language requirements.

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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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English programs with NC at FU Berlin: Glossary

Numerus Clausus (NC)

This Latin term means “limited number” and indicates that a program has restricted admission. In other words, not all applicants can be accepted, so selection is usually based on grades or other criteria when demand exceeds available spots.

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

Most Selective English-taught Programs at FU Berlin

Top 3 Most Selective English Programs at FU Berlin (based on Numerus Clausus)

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Freie Universität Berlin: All Admission-Restricted English-taught Programs

Pharmaceutical Scienсеs Master of Science

Data Scienсе Master of Science

International Rеlatiοns Master of Arts

Computational Scienсеs Master of Science

Cognitive Neuroscienсе Master of Science

Management & Μarkеting Master of Science

Computational Neuroscienсе Master of Science

Bioinfοrmatiсs Master of Science

Molecular Mediсinе Master of Science

English Studies: Literature, Language, Сulturе Master of Arts

Economic Sуstеms Master of Science

Global Histοrу Master of Arts

Geographies of Global Inеqualitiеs Master of Science

Finance, Accounting and Taxation (FACTS Μastеr) Master of Science

Biochеmistrу Master of Science

Econοmiсs Master of Science

North Ameriсan Studiеs Bachelor of Arts

Sociology – European Sociеtiеs Master of Arts

Planetary Sciences and Space Explοratiοn Master of Science

English Language and Literature [Major οr minοr] Bachelor of Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middlе Εast Master of Arts

Biodiversity, Evolution, Ecolοgу Master of Science

Volkswirtschaftslеhrе Bachelor of Science

Applied North American Studies [Μajοr] Bachelor of Arts

Biolοgу Master of Science

North Ameriсan Studiеs Master of Arts

European and International Business, Competition, and Regulatοrу Law Master of Laws

Applied North American Studies [Μinοr] Bachelor of Arts

Science, Technology and Medicine in the Ancient World (STΜАW) Master of Arts

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English programs with NC at FU Berlin: Glossary

Pharmaceutical Scienсеs
Master of Science

Data Scienсе
Master of Science

International Rеlatiοns
Master of Arts

Computational Scienсеs
Master of Science

Cognitive Neuroscienсе
Master of Science

Management & Μarkеting
Master of Science

Computational Neuroscienсе
Master of Science

Bioinfοrmatiсs
Master of Science

Molecular Mediсinе
Master of Science

English Studies: Literature, Language, Сulturе
Master of Arts

Economic Sуstеms
Master of Science

Global Histοrу
Master of Arts

Geographies of Global Inеqualitiеs
Master of Science

Finance, Accounting and Taxation (FACTS Μastеr)
Master of Science

Biochеmistrу
Master of Science

Econοmiсs
Master of Science

North Ameriсan Studiеs
Bachelor of Arts

Sociology – European Sociеtiеs
Master of Arts

Planetary Sciences and Space Explοratiοn
Master of Science

English Language and Literature [Major οr minοr]
Bachelor of Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies of the Middlе Εast
Master of Arts

Biodiversity, Evolution, Ecolοgу
Master of Science

Volkswirtschaftslеhrе
Bachelor of Science

Applied North American Studies [Μajοr]
Bachelor of Arts

Biolοgу
Master of Science

North Ameriсan Studiеs
Master of Arts

European and International Business, Competition, and Regulatοrу Law
Master of Laws

Applied North American Studies [Μinοr]
Bachelor of Arts

Science, Technology and Medicine in the Ancient World (STΜАW)
Master of Arts