German Category

1. At least Second-year Undergraduate student/First-year master’s student/First-year doctoral student. According to the year of study recorded in the Office of Academic Affairs system at the time of internal selection..
2. TOEFL iBT 90 (Do not accept Home Edition) or IELTS 6.5, 僅具備英語能力者，請詳閱注意事項.
or
3. German at least B2(High-Intermediate) level.
4. Not available to students in the College of Medicine, Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture, Graduate Institute of Veterinary Medicine, College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture, College of Public Health.

1 student for 1 academic year.
(Admitted students are limited to depart in the 1st semester of NTU, for their exchange of one semester or one academic year.)

Academic Calendar

Students must register as a full-time student at NTU and are liable for tuition fees at NTU while overseas. Students do not have to pay tuition fees to the host university, but remain liable for miscellaneous, accommodation, living, insurance, transportation and other personal fees.

1. The language requirements listed are the minimum standards. Applicants are advised to look into specific departments and courses to ensure they meet all prerequisites and additional language criteria. The host institution reserves the right to deny admission if no suitable departments or courses are available.
2. The vast majority of undergraduate courses at this university are taught in German. Students with only English proficiency must ensure that there are sufficient courses available for enrollment.
3. Website of incoming exchange student information
4. Course catalogue
5. Please note that Human Medicine and Veterinary Medicine are NOT open to exchange students.
6. With few exceptions, all undergraduate programs are open for exchange students. Enrollment in the following courses is subject to availability of lab classes and to prior approval by the institute/department: Biochemistry, Bioinformatics and Biology. Restrictions apply in Pharmacy, Law, Business Administration and Economics.
7. The Law Department prefers direct exchange students from institutions who also accept law students. There are only very few places available for other exchange programs.
8. The School of Business Administration and Economics requires excellent German language skills (B2 level or above) for classes taught in German. There is a very limited number of classes in English, and they are not always offered regularly.
9. The following master's degree programs are open for postgraduate exchange students without restriction: modern German literature, philosophy, and political science. All other master's degree programs are restricted and need prior approval from the institute/department.

"Berlin and Germany in a European perspective"

• Program of studies exclusively for exchange students
• Cover key aspects of German history, culture and society in a European perspective
• Courses taught in German and English / 5 ECTS credits

Examples:

• Orientation in Berlin and Germany (GER)
• Central Aspects of German and European Society and Culture (GER)
• Key Issues of German and European Culture (GER)
• Film, Art and Literature in a Social and Cultural Context (GER)
• Aspects of German and European Culture (ENG)
• German and European Politics (ENG)
• German Media – Media in Germany (ENG)
• German History in a European Context (ENG)
• German Economy and Economics in Germany and Europe (ENG)

1. Language courses for exchange students
2. VISA application information
3. Exchange students must have comprehensive health insurance valid in Germany for enrolment as a fulltime student at FU Berlin AND for obtaining a residence permit.
4. Exchange students are exempt from university fees, but they still need to pay the so-called semester ticket and social fees of approx. € 310 per semester.These fees are not paid to the university, but instead go to the student union and cover the cost of a public transportation ticket for the Berlin metropolitan area for the entire semester. Students will be asked to pay the fees before arrival in Berlin as part of the enrollment process.
5. Freie Universität Berlin offers two scholarships for a period of ten months (1 October 2026 – 31 July 2027) with the following terms:
   - € 800 as a monthly grant;
   - € 500 health insurance allowance per semester;
   - Reimbursement of student fees (approx. € 300 per semester); 
   - A waiver of registration fees.

The Accommodation Service offers a variety of housing options, including dorms, shared apartments, and fully furnished single apartments. Availability runs from the beginning of September/October or March/April onwards. Costs range from about € 500 to € 1200 per month.

Since there has been a dramatic increase in demand for student housing, students wishing to use the Accommodation Service must apply online no later than December 10 or June 10, using the link above. Registration requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

*According to past exchange students, FU offers three types of dormitory rooms: two are for a six-month contract, while the other allows for a one-year contract. If you choose the first two options, you will not be able to register directly from the accommodation group to the dormitory during the second semester. Please pay special attention if you plan to apply for dormitories in the future.

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