Freie Universität Berlin - Summer Program

City: Berlin Country: Germany

Overview

FUBiS is an intensive academic program through which students can earn credits that may count towards their degrees at their home institutions. Sessions run for 4 to 6 weeks.

FUBiS offers intensive and semi-intensive German language classes at up to five proficiency levels. In addition, FUBiS offers subject classes on various topics. Most classes are held in English by distinguished German and international faculty.

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Summer

Dates & Duration:

Term II: June 7 - July 19, 2025

Term III: July 26 - August 23, 2025

Ualberta Deadline for Application: Feb. 2, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

See Eligibility.

Program Information

Language of Instruction: English, German

Freie Universität Berlin Credit Information

FUBiS offers intensive and semi-intensive German language classes at five different proficiency levels. In addition, FUBiS offers subject classes on various topics, taught in English.

In Term II and Term III of 2024, FUBiS offered an on-site (i.e., in-person) program and a small online program. Please note that the on-site and online courses are deliberately split into separate programs and are not designed to be combined. Watch for 2025 details!

FUBiS also offers a variety of excursions.

Please know that ECTS credits are typically divided in half when transferring back to UAlberta: 6 ECTS = *3 UAlberta.

Fees & Costs

Education Abroad Nomination Fee: $250.00 CAD

A detailed fee breakdown for FUBiS can be found on their website.

Fees are subject to change without notice. Students are responsible for their own travel to Berlin and any additional costs, including medical coverage, books and supplies, food, entertainment, and incidental expenses.

Housing

FUBiS arranges appropriate off-campus accommodation for the duration of the program. Accommodation options can be chosen during the registration process and are subject to availability. Students can choose from a single room in shared apartments at student dorms, a single-occupancy apartment, hostels, homestays, or a campus hotel. Amenities and costs vary depending on the type of accommodation chosen.