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In Global Employability rankings for 2026, Free University of Berlin ranks at #11 in German Employability Rankings 2026. In the Global Employability Rankings as per Times Higher Education, Free Uni of Berlin ranks at #126 in 2026. This is the ranking that shows the universities producing the most employable graduates. 

German language proficiency requirement varies as per the course levels. A few of the Master's courses taught in English also require some level of German language skills. Applying for a degree programme at Free University of Berlin may require students to submit one of the following certificates-

• C1 CEFR Certificate
• TestDAF with at least level 4 in two parts and level 3 in two parts
• DSH 1

German language proficiency requirement varies as per the course levels. A few of the Master's courses taught in English also require some level of German language skills. Applying for a degree programme at Free University of Berlin may require students to submit one of the following certificates-

• C1 CEFR Certificate
• TestDAF with at least level 4 in two parts and level 3 in two parts
• DSH 1

The real competition at Harvard University is much higher than the bare-minimum baseline of around 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The competition is cut-throat and fierce due to the given reasons - 

• The application pool is flooded with top-tier IIT/NIT/DU grads and published researchers (a 3.5 GPA is not enough)
• For MA courses, an extraordinary ability to conduct thorough research is required 
• An outstanding mix of well-defined SOPs and glowing LORs are important for Harvard MA.

Yes, low-income students can go for Harvard University MA courses offered at the Harvard Kenneth C. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  (GSAS). 

It is not easy to go for the MA courses as full funding is not received, as it offers need-based scholarships.

Yes,   the MA tuition from Harvard generally justifies the career opportunities it offers.  This happens only when an Indian student leverages the degree, connections and high-growth sectors well. 

Look at the pointers given below -

• The students have to pay anywhere between INR 18.49 L and 71.45 L as the MA tuition.
• The Arts and Humanities courses offer less ROI in comparison to Harvard Business, Tech and Public Health. This is universal.

No, this financial aid is exclusively for Harvard UG courses and not for the MA courses here. Some specific courses may still offer partial fellowships, stipends or teaching assistantships based on department budget and merit.

Indian students going for Harvard MA should look for loan options, self-funding and savings.

No, this financial aid is exclusively for Harvard UG courses and not for the MA courses here. Some specific courses may still offer partial fellowships, stipends or teaching assistantships based on department budget and merit.

Indian students going for Harvard MA should look for loan options, self-funding and savings.

Yes, Harvard University offers 1 year masters for Indian students and similar PG courses for which Indian students can apply. The duration of Harvard MA courses is 12 months to 3 years.

Look at a 1-year MA at Harvard - 

• Master of Arts in History of Science 
• Master of Arts in Medical Anthropology
• Master of Regional and Public Life Degree