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Discover with WorldStrides: German Language & European Studies at Freie Universität Berlin (Outgoing Program) Print  Share
  • Locations: Berlin, Germany
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
  • Restrictions: Longwood applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Model: Affiliate Language of Instruction: English, German
Class Status: 2 - Sophomore, 3 - Junior, 4 - Senior Program Type: Study abroad
Minimum GPA: 3.0 Housing: Apartment, Homestay
Academic Partner: International Studies Abroad (ISA)
Program Description:
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German Language & European Studies

Spend your semester in Berlin, a city where creativity, resilience, and reinvention shape daily life. Study at Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) located in the leafy district of Lankwitz, about 40 minutes from the city center.

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Program highlights

  • Explore topics like German language, European studies, history, political science, sociology, and art history

  • Take academically rigorous courses taught in English or German by local and visiting faculty

  • No prior German required--language courses are available at all levels and tailored to your background and goals

  • Join excursions and cultural events coordinated through FUB to help you experience Berlin beyond the classroom

  • Enjoy wandering the palatial streets of Dresden and walking the treetop paths of Beelitz-Heilstätten as part of your program

Discover Berlin

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

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Meet Arianna C.

"My first full day in Berlin, our sightseeing bus tour brought us to Museum Island and allowed us to look around at all of the historic architecture, specifically the Berlin Cathedral, which was breathtaking."

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WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!



Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 09/15/2025 ** Rolling Admission 02/01/2026 05/22/2026

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.