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Why choose FUBiS?
Freie Universität Berlin provides an academic and intensive program that lets students earn credits that are transferrable to their home institutions. They offer semi-intensive and intensive German language classes, with five different proficiency levels. They also provide subject classes on a variety of classes, which are mostly held in the English language by distinguished international and Germ...
Freie Universität Berlin provides an academic and intensive program that lets students earn credits that are transferrable to their home institutions. They offer semi-intensive and intensive German language classes, with five different proficiency levels. They also provide subject classes on a variety of classes, which are mostly held in the English language by distinguished international and German faculty. The FUBiS sessions are offered in summer and winter and run for periods of three to six weeks. Having had successfully completed the Forum on Education Abroad’s Quality Improvement Program (QUIP), FUBiS has demonstrated that it conforms to the Forum’s Standards of Good Practice. This lays testament to their dedication and commitment to providing high quality programs.
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My experience in Germany
June 29, 2026by: Yiran Tan - ChinaProgram: Study Abroad in Berlin with FUBiS - Winter and Summer
My experience in Germany is pretty new and interesting for me. Germany is an interesting country which gives me a very different experience. I enjoyed the boat trip on fhe Spree River, and every field trip of my courses. Although my German class is difficult for me, I really enjoy this lesson and try my best to overcome the challenges.p

I will remember this study abroad forever!
June 29, 2026by: Tahlia Foster - AustraliaProgram: Study Abroad in Berlin with FUBiS - Winter and Summer
I have never left my own country before but Berlin is somewhere I have always dreamed of. I knew I had to come here and when I saw this exciting opportunity to study right in Berlin with Fubis, I knew I had to take it. I reached out for support with the lovely team and they were so kind and helpful into making sure I was prepared. Whilst here I have engaged in a subject I’m passionate about with Dr Waite who clearly loves what he does and encourages us to physically engage with our learning through excursions and encouraging us to travel. He has been a highlight of this program and those excursions will stay with me for life. I have had endless opportunities to see and do things in Berlin and Germany as a whole and I feel completely satisfied with how I’ve spent my time and how the program went. You learn things quickly because people are there to guide you, your first experiences shopping for example can be nerve wracking if you don’t know the language but you work it out and within weeks it becomes second nature to you. I wish my time here didn’t have to end, I have completely fallen in love with this city. I think there’s a deep part of me that doesn’t want to leave Berlin but all that does is make me certain I will return here. What an epic experience, I loved this 6 week program. Thank you to all the staff and support and of course to Dr Waite for his energetic and cheery demeanour and his ability to talk about the hard topics while remaining passionate about what he does. I’m going to remember this for the rest of my life!

Living Berlin
March 08, 2016by: Felipe Volio - San JoseProgram: Study Abroad in Berlin with FUBiS - Winter and Summer
FUBiS is just amazing. Not only do you have an excellent academic experience but you also get to meet students from all over the world in a wonderful city that has too much to offer. I fully recommend the course Law Politics and Society with professor Hartnell and this experience will definitely open your mind and you won't regret it.
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Sophia Schmieder
Interviewed in 2025
Sophia's study abroad in Bath, England, followed by her work in the International Office of Freie Universität Berlin, solidified her desire to work in...

Sophia Schmieder
Interviewed in 2025
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I have always been passionate about creating opportunities for intercultural exchange and academic growth. Early in my career, I realized how transformative it can be for students to step outside of their familiar environments, immerse themselves in a new culture, and engage in challenging academic experiences abroad. When I learned about

Anna Heptner
Interviewed in 2019
Anna has been working at Freie Universität Berlin International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS) since 2013 and holds the position of Program Mana...

Anna Heptner
Interviewed in 2019
What inspired you to travel abroad?
During my studies, I regularly spent some time abroad. When I read that FUBiS is looking for an intern to make sure that international students have a smooth and great time abroad as well, that sounded exactly like something I would like to do.
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Freie Universität Berlin provides an academic and intensive program that lets students earn credits that are transferrable to their home institutions. They offer semi-intensive and intensive German language classes, with five different proficiency levels. They also provide subject classes on a variety of classes, which are mostly held in the English language by distinguished international and German faculty. The FUBiS sessions are offered in summer and winter and run for periods of three to six weeks. Having had successfully completed the Forum on Education Abroad’s Quality Improvement Program (QUIP), FUBiS has demonstrated that it conforms to the Forum’s Standards of Good Practice. This lays testament to their dedication and commitment to providing high quality programs.

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Freie Universität Berlin provides an academic and intensive program that lets students earn credits that are transferrable to their home institutions. They offer semi-intensive and intensive German language classes, with five different proficiency levels. They also provide subject classes on a variety of classes, which are mostly held in the English language by distinguished international and German faculty. The FUBiS sessions are offered in summer and winter and run for periods of three to six weeks. Having had successfully completed the Forum on Education Abroad’s Quality Improvement Program (QUIP), FUBiS has demonstrated that it conforms to the Forum’s Standards of Good Practice. This lays testament to their dedication and commitment to providing high quality programs.
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