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World rank
1948
Established
31,500
Students
Public
Type
Fees & costs
Studying at the Free University of Berlin follows public funding structures in the state of Berlin:
- Tuition Fees: No general tuition fees are charged for standard undergraduate and consecutive master's degree programmes for domestic or international students.
- Semester Contributions: All enrolled students pay a mandatory semester social contribution fee (approx. €300 per semester) which covers student services and a regional public transport ticket.
- Living Expenses: Students should budget roughly €900 to €1,200 per month for housing, food, health insurance, and personal essentials in Berlin.
Read from fu-berlin.de/en/index.html on 12 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.