Freie Universität Berlin cooperates with selected universities around the world. Therefore, the university offers the possibility for its students to take part in several exchange programmes. Studying abroad enables students to gain valuable professional and personal experiences, as well as new language skills.

For further information about exchange programmes, please contact the International Office at Freie Universität, where information and advice is provided about our various programs, the application deadlines, and the application requirements.

An initial overview of the possibility of a stay abroad during your studies is provided by the brochure Going Abroad and Back (in German).

Exchange programs

• Erasmus+ Studium Europa & Swiss-European Mobility: Study at a European partner university for one to two semesters
• Erasmus+ Worldwide Study Abroad: Study at a partner university worldwide for one to two semesters

• Direct Exchange Programs: Study at a partner university worldwide for one to two semesters

• Departmental Exchange: Exchange programs of the institutes and departments

• PROMOS: Funding for individually organized short stays abroad for students and doctoral candidates

• Short term study periods abroad: Funding for stays shorter than one semester or for certain groups

• DAAD, Fulbright and other programs
• Information for graduates (in German): Gain international experience after graduation
• Going abroad with individual needs (in German): Support, for example, for students with child(ren), students with disabilities or chronic illnesses and for students who are the first in their family to attend university (first-time graduates)
• Recognition of academic achievements abroad (Information in German)

General information on preparing for a stay abroad

The website Preparation of a stay abroad deals with general topics relating to the preparation of stays abroad as part of your studies. The information provided there does not replace the necessary administrative processes of the exchange programs.