About Freie Universitaet Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin is a leading research institution. It is one of the 13 German universities being funded through the German government’s Excellence Strategy and is part of the only University Consortium of Excellence, the Berlin University Alliance. The long-term goal is nothing less than to turn Berlin into an integrated research environment and one of Europe’s leading research hubs.
About Freie Universitaet Berlin Summer University
Freie Universitaet Berlin offers an intensive academic program where students can earn credits that may be recognized at their home institutions. FUBiS offers intensive and semi-intensive German language classes on up to five different proficiency levels. In addition FUBiS offers subject classes on various class topics. Most classes are held in English by distinguished German and international faculty.
Program Date
Sessions |
Dates |
Term II 2025 |
7 Jun - 19 Jul 2025 (6 weeks) |
Term III 2025 |
26 Jul - 23 Aug 2025 (5 weeks) |
Notes:
- Host Institutions may provide orientation activities for students, with some mandatory, which you should attend. You are required to pay attention to the host institution's arrival information and arrive in time.
- You should only depart after completion of the program (i.e. finishing all final examinations and/or assessments, both compulsory and optional ones).
Course
HKUST-nominated students are requried to take in-person courses only. For detailed course list, please refer to their website.
Fees
This is a fee-paying program and HKUST students will bear the program fee and the costs for travel, visa, insurance, personal expenses and other fees incurred by the program.
Fees |
Amount |
Course fee |
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Accommodation (optional) |
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Eligibility
HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning. Individual direct application to the host institution will not be accepted. You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
You may also find the details on application process and selection criteria under HKUST Summer Study Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
Depending on your nationality and the length of your stay you may need a visa to enter Germany. Please CLICK HERE for more information.
Health Insurance
Students are obliged to have valid health insurance for the entire duration of the program. Please CLICK HERE for details.
HKUST students who take part in the University's study abroad programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Freie Universitaet Berlin may arrange appropriate off-campus accommodation for the duration of the program. Please CLICK HERE for details.