Free University of Berlin - FU (reviews)

The university is good; it offers international programs, and there are plenty of international students. The program itself was not the best, in my opinion, and they could improve it a lot. I think it misses the point of connecting it more with the labor market. The focus might be too academic and not professionally oriented.

Sort of useless degree but i really liked the professors. The degree is very interesting for those who want to deepen their knowledge about many linguistic and cutural topics. However, I did not quite enjoy the linguistics part.

My experience at Freie Universität Berlin has been very positive so far. The university has a strong academic reputation and a very international environment. You meet students from many different countries, which makes studying here interesting and culturally enriching.
One thing I really appreciate is that there are no tuition fees, which makes higher education much more accessible for international students. Students only pay a semester contribution, but the quality of education and facilities is excellent.
The professors are knowledgeable and the courses encourage independent thinking and research. The libraries and study spaces are also very good, and the campus environment is calm and suitable for studying.
Another great advantage is the location. Studying in Berlin means you are in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in Europe, with many opportunities for students.
Overall, I would definitely recommend Freie Universität Berlin to anyone looking for a high-quality education in an international and welcoming environment.

Studying communication science and journalism at the Free University was a unique experience, as I started studying during the pandemic. It was hard to make any friends at first, and not every professor was well-adapted to teaching online, i.e., 3-hour-long pre-recorded lectures for a 90-minute lecture slot. However, most of the modules were interesting, and there was always a course that catered to my interests. The university also offers a range of sports courses for a very affordable price, and that’s where I met friends for life. The cafeteria also has good (and cheap!) food. Mostly vegetarian and vegan options, which, as a vegan, were amazing! The campus is quite far away from Berlin’s busy center, and there’s not much happening in the neighborhood, as it is mostly university buildings or residential housing, so keep that in mind when choosing to study here. However, the quality of the courses is great, and the university has a lot of libraries that could use some more comfy chairs. Still, it’s the best environment for writing your paper or bachelor’s/master’s thesis.