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Locations: Berlin, Germany
Program Terms:
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program. If you were expecting to find an available application, there are few possible reasons why:

If it is for a program starting anytime from summer 2025 to spring 2026, applications will not open until later: November 14, 2024 for summer 2025; November 20, 2024 for programs beginning fall 2025; and April 15, 2025 for programs beginning winter or spring 2026. However, deadlines will be available online. Consider signing up for alerts in your inbox with our interest list and on your phone with the UC Merced Connect app.
If it is for an earlier term, the deadline for the program may have passed quite some time ago.
If the program has limited spots, the program may now be full and no longer accepting new applications.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA:	2.80	Click here for a definition of this term Class standing:	2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, 4-Senior
Language of instruction:	English, German	Housing options:	Dormitory / affiliated residences, Home-stay, Private apartments
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of study:	Sociology

Program Description:

J-term at Freie Universität Berlin

Spend your J-term immersed in the energy and complexity of Berlin--a city where cutting-edge creativity meets centuries of history. Study at Freie Universität Berlin (FUB) located in the leafy district of Lankwitz, about 40 minutes from the city center.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Take courses in subjects like German language, European studies, history, political science, art history, and sociology
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
From walking tours of Berlin's neighborhoods to exploring the historic grounds of Beelitz-Heilstätten, this J-term blends meaningful academic learning with rich cultural discovery

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

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

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."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

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!