Freie Universität Berlin European Studies Program (FU-BEST) is a semester program of Freie Universität Berlin for incoming international students offered in Fall (late August through mid-December) and Spring (February through mid-May).

It features a combination of university-standard German language instruction from Beginner to Advanced levels and a large menu of subject courses (primarily in the humanities and social sciences) taught mainly in English; for the successful completion of the program, participants receive ECTS credits.

There is no German language prerequisite for participation in the program, but all participants enroll in on-site in German language training at their particular level.

The subject courses cover topics from a variety of disciplines, ranging from political science, history, philosophy, and sociology to music history, architecture, film studies, marketing/management, environmental studies, and art history.

Each semester features a week-long off-site excursion as well as local field trips and cultural events, providing students with rich cultural and academic experiences.

In addition, an 8-week internship option, which offers academic credit, is available every year from May through July. 

For complete details on courses (including syllabi), program features, and application materials, please visit our website.

Contact:

Freie Universität Berlin European Studies (FU-BEST)
c/o ERG Universitätsservice GmbH
Malteserstraße 74-100
12249 Berlin, Germany

Phone: + 49 30 838 56 582
Fax: + 49 30 838 456 582
E-mail: info@fubest.fu-berlin.de
Website: www.fubest.org