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- Free University of Berlin Ranking
- Free University of Berlin Course Ranking
- Freie Universität Berlin US News & World Report Ranking 2025
- Freie Universität Berlin QS Ranking 2026
- Freie Universität Berlin THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
- Freie Universität Berlin ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
- Freie Universität Berlin Student Reviews
Freie Universität BerlinFree University of Berlin Ranking
Free University of Berlin is one of the top-rated universities in Germany. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university has a reputation that is reflected in its rankings from various world-known ranking bodies.
If you look at the Free University of Berlin ranking for 2025, it stands at #87 globally and #4 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These rankings stood at #79 and #5, respectively, in 2024. QS has also ranked the university at #88, in 2026.
Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of Free University of Berlin ranking globally:
| Ranking Body | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 98 | 97 | 88 |
| THE | 91 | 102 | 104 | Not Ranked |
| US News | 87 | 66 | 59 | Not Ranked |
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#90US News Ranking
#59QS Ranking
#88THE Ranking
#113Freie Universität BerlinFree University of Berlin Course Ranking
Now, let us look at Free University of Berlin course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Law, Medicine & Health Sciences and Science are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking and QS, exemplifying Free University of Berlin and its strengths.
The university ranking for Engineering courses stands at #457 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. This ranking has declined from its 2024 rank of #404. These courses are also ranked at #292 by QS.
Apart from these courses, Shiksha Popularity Ranking also ranks its Business & Management Studies courses globally. Holding firm, this course was positioned at #361 in 2025. Overall, most of the courses offered by this university are notably appealing to international students.
The below table highlights how some popular Free University of Berlin courses perform as part of the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | #390 | #404 | #457 |
| Business & Management Studies | #324 | #323 | #361 |
| Law | #54 | #63 | #61 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | #194 | #222 | #269 |
| Science | #75 | #90 | #96 |
Freie Universität BerlinUS News & World Report Ranking 2025
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 87 | 66 | 59 |
Freie Universität BerlinQS Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 39 | 43 | – / – |
| World University | 98 | 97 | 88 |
| Accounting and Finance | 201 | 251 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 85 | 80 | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | 34 | 30 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 288 | 292 | – / – |
| Law and Legal Studies | 65 | 65 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 130 | 151 | – / – |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 67 | 77 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 113 | 124 | – / – |
| Politics | 22 | 32 | – / – |
| Sociology | 29 | 43 | – / – |
Freie Universität BerlinTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 102 | 104 | 113 |
| Arts and Humanities | 32 | 29 | – / – |
| Law | 77 | 70 | – / – |
| Life Sciences | 82 | 80 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 126 | 151 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | 176 | 151 | – / – |
| Psychology | 74 | 72 | – / – |
Freie Universität BerlinARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
| Ranked by | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 151 | 151 | 201 |
| Mathematics | 301 | – / – | 201 |
| Nursing | 76 | 101 | 151 |
| Physics | 301 | 301 | 301 |
| Political Sciences | 76 | 51 | 101 |
| Sociology | – / – | 151 | 101 |
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Answered 4 months ago
Generally, an Indian student pursuing MBBS at the Free University of Berlin will not have to pay any sort of fee as the tuition fee is not charged by most of the public universities in Germany and at the same time will offer free undergraduate studies to the international students. Students must how
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 months ago
A comparison of these universities is given as follows. however, the decision to study at either of these universities is based on students' choice only.
Parameters | Humboldt University of Berlin | Free University of Berlin | University of Bonn |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of courses | 170+ | 160+ | 140+ |
Annual tuition fees | INR 0 - 12 L | INR 0 - 9 L | NA |
Acceptance rate | Around 18% | Around 15% | Around 36% |
Shiksha ranking | #10 | #8 | #4 |
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Answered 11 months ago
To study any Master's degree at Free University of Berlin, they must have completed a Bachelor's degree. A few of the documents that are required to apply are:
- APS Certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Financial documents
- Proof of English and/or German language proficiency
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Answered 11 months ago
A comparison of Free University of Berlin with RWTH Aachen and University of Hamburg is given as follows:
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Answered 11 months ago
Free University of Berlin MSc in Data Science admission requirements are listed below:
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent degree with a total of 180 credit points. These should include at least 20 LP in Mathematics modules and at least 10 LP in Computer Science modules
- Proof of E
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