University Overview
Established in 1948, Freie Universität Berlin (Free University of Berlin) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Berlin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Senatsverwaltung für Wissenschaft, Gesundheit, Pflege und Gleichstellung, Berlin (Senate Department for Science, Health, Nursing and Gender Equality of Berlin), Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 77-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FUB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Freie Universität Berlin |
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| Name (English) | Free University of Berlin |
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| Acronym | FUB |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Motto | Veritas, Iustitia, Libertas Truth - Justice - Freedom |
| Colours | Green blue |
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| Address | Kaiserswerther Strasse 16-18 Berlin 14195 Berlin Germany |
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(30) 8381 |
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(30) 838 73187 |
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