About Free University Berlin

About Free University Berlin

The Free University of Berlin (Freie Universität Berlin) is a public research university located in Berlin, Germany. Established in 1948 during the early Cold War period, it was founded with American support as a Western continuation of the Friedrich Wilhelm University, situated in East Berlin. The university's name reflects its establishment in West Berlin as part of the 'Free World,' contrasting with the communist-controlled East Berlin. Over the years, it has grown into one of Germany's leading research institutions, recognized for excellence in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It is a member of the Berlin University Alliance and designated as a 'University of Excellence' under the German Universities Excellence Initiative. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with numerous courses taught in English to cater to its large international student body.