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Freie Universität Berlin (FU BERLIN)

Kaiserswerther Straße 16-18, 14195 Berlin, Germany
4.12 / 5 based on 186 reviews.

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“try to see as more as you can of Berlin, you'll have always surprices!!” Read Review
airali80, Italy

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by Jordan, Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY, United States
International Relations, School for International Training: Central European Studies
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No.
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
SIT is a wonderful program and I recommend it for those wishing to experience actual culture, even when it shocks, surprises, or upsets you.



FINAL COMMENTS

When you choose to be an internationally-oriented person, you must endure all aspects of a foreign culture, whether or not they agree with your own cultural sensibilities. SIT gives you the chance to go to another place, experience an unfamiliar culture in a homestay while avoiding the heterogeneity of Western university life, and become far more independent. The excursions to Poland, Austria, Croatia, and Serbia & Montenegro gave me a firsthand perspective on both societies that have grown immensely since large scale conflicts, and those that are still in the aftermath. While my homestay might not have been subjectively the most enjoyable part, it allowed me to expand my consciousness about class in German society and how this manifests on the familial level.
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by Anne Marie, Michigan State University, East Lansing, United States
Humanities, Lexia
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Expect to feel homesick even of you are an experienced traveler. Do not hold back from new experiences. If possible, plan your study abroad for at least one year. It takes a good deal of time to get comfortable with the basics like transportation, cool places to go, people to hang out with, etc. Leave yourself enought time to really settle in and don't wish the time away.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Advertise your school in study abroad circles as a school in the most fascinating city in the world. Its a city on the brink of a whole new future and one that has a fascinating past.



FINAL COMMENTS

I loved my study abroad. It allowed plenty of time for academics, travel, social activity and independant exploration. Helpful hint - be sure to drink plenty of water after your flight overseas. I was dehydrated after I landed in Berlin and was sick for my first 2 days!
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by chazfaid, University College London, London, United Kingdom
Literature, Erasmus
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Probably, but then again, discovering for yourself is part of the whole experience.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Partied a lot
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Personal recommendation:
It is big and as an int'l student, study opportunities are diverse. Make the most of them.



FINAL COMMENTS

Don't stay at university halls. There are always lots of cheap and amazing flats. It's worth the effort trying to find them.
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by orquidea4, Università Degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Philology, Erasmus
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I wish I had known better the german language and more about life in general.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
this university is a very open one and strangers feel really at easy there. I felt I was part of it and spent a very good time there learning so much and loving what I was doing!



FINAL COMMENTS

Berlin is a bit hard by finding a job and support financial expenses, before moving there it would be better to look for a part time job or to know something more about students organizations which help students to find jobs to support themselves.
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by Lisa, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It was a good university.



FINAL COMMENTS

Most of it comes down to common sense. If you're going to study abroad then the likelihood is you're still quite young; so just go and enjoy it. Any problems that occur are usually quite easy to sort out and there will be someone to help you.
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by Konstantina, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had known that the student dorm in which I stayed was not a very good option in terms of facilities. The pictures on their website were misleading so I believe I could have made a better choice in terms of accommodation.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
I believe that the modules in this university are quite hard, considering the fact that they are also taught in German. My recommendation is that if students are considering to spend their Erasmus semester at the FU, they should be fluent in German or eager to improve their German.



FINAL COMMENTS

Berlin is very close to the borders with Poland, so it is a very nice opportunity to visit it!
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by selma, Sciences Po Paris, Paris, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
my home university registered me by mistake in communication field instead of marketing
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
It's great! intersting courses, accessible teachers



FINAL COMMENTS

It is better to be located in Ost Berlin and to improve language skills, choose a tandem-partner in university
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by Maarja, Tartu Ülikool, Tartu, Estonia
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
it's worth staing there longer than i did!
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
the teachers are professional, university offers many different fields.



FINAL COMMENTS

Berlin is very big, so it's important to pay attention, where do you live and where is your university.
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by Cosmin, Universitatea de Vest din Timísoara, Timisoara, Romania
Natural Sciences, Erasmus
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The german language
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
If you want to research experimentally the basics of physics you should come to FU Berlin



FINAL COMMENTS

Either by train or by bus it takes too long and you get easily tired. Take some cash with you from home, because the ERASMUS grant comes very late. find a cheap apartment because they ARE! If you don't know the local language, learn it!
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by Jordan, Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY, United States
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies, School for International Training (SIT)
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I wish I had known...
To not have as much trepidation about speaking with locals.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
I cannot comment about the actual university, as I was on a specific program that utilized its resources.



FINAL COMMENTS

Berlin is the best city in Europe!
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by ingridvalde, Universitetet i Bergen, Bergen, Norway
History, Erasmus
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I had very good contact to students in Berlin before going, so I could ask them every question. Also the Erasmus office at the Institute of History was very helpful and e-mailed me to offer services if I had questions.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
I have non.



FINAL COMMENTS

Get yourself a BahnCard, which offers 50 % off at any train travel you do in Germany. If you go outside Germany, get RailPlus fo a small extra fee, and get the same service outside of Germany.
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by UNKNOWN, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United States
International Relations, University Agreement
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I wish I had been better prepared for the relaxed German university system.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
If you want to experience in Berlin while attending a very academically challenging university, go to the FU - but make sure you're motivated enough to take full advantage.



FINAL COMMENTS

Have fun!
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by marzia, Universita degli Studi Roma Tre, Rome, Italy
International Relations, Erasmus
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More info about the university system
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
It is a big university in a big town, i'm from Rome and was used to some situations, if you come from a smaller reality you may have to adapt to a bigger dimension.



FINAL COMMENTS

Berlin has changed much since i was there, so i cannot really give you addresses or things like that (but when i went back 2 years later i still loved it!). It was not easy to get in touch with the local students, but there were so many Erasmus you could enjoy the opportunity of such a city with them!!!!
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by Ilaria, Istituto Universitario Navale di Napoli, Naples, Italy
Translation/ Interpretation, Independent
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I wish I had known...
more german
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
I attended a summer course of German Istruction for Absolute Beginners but if you choose other courses pay attention to not full your week with courses--it'd be too tiring (from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. every day!)



FINAL COMMENTS

try to see as more as you can of Berlin, you'll have always surprices!!
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by Elisa, Universita degli Studi Roma Tre, Rome, Italy
Political Science, Erasmus
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More information about study courses
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
It's very big:it's important to have a guide for courses students' life and facilities



FINAL COMMENTS

Low cost flights instead than trains, cheaper train tickets on the weekend,rooms in student's houses gives more possibilities to meet people and enjoy life abroad
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by Jenny, Lunds Universitet, Lund, Sweden
Sociology, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
Not really.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Freie ist a very good Univeristy, but Humbult is too and it´s better located.



FINAL COMMENTS

Be prepared that you are expected to speak German. Some people get offended if you speak Englich.
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by Xavier, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
International Relations, Erasmus
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All administration stuff and I didn't need to it's obligatory to go to the classes
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
When the host University is named"Freie" Universität, I don't know why I have to go to the classes.



FINAL COMMENTS

In general, it'was a good experience. I like to meet people from Europe
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by Carmen, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Political Science, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
That it could be so horribly cold in winter. That I shoul have taken a room with "Zentralheizung" not with "Ofenheizung" (coaloven)
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
If you have the choice to go there but take a room near your university



FINAL COMMENTS

There are two different newspapers published in Berlin every two weeks. One is called Zitti ad the other one Tip. In both of them you will find everything concerning Jobs, nightlife, culture, second-hand opportunities, rooms for rent, etc...
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by Farah, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Psychology and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
I can't think of anything
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Happened all the time.
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Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
What else can I say? Try to apply for it!



FINAL COMMENTS

I'll fill in this gap some other time...
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by Irene, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
European Studies, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
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Very Important.
Important.
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I wish I had known...
To have known more about German culture and people
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
It is a good place to study Humanities and Political Science



FINAL COMMENTS

Berlin is an amazing city (the most dynamic capital in Europe now, in my opinion). Just go and enjoy it!
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