Description:
The Freie Universität Berlin International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS) is an intensive, academic program through which students can earn credits that may be counted towards their degrees at their home institutions. FUBiS sessions run for 4 to 6 weeks and take place both in summer and winter. Emphasis is placed on the Humanities / Social Sciences and German language.
It is FUBiS' mission to provide international students with a premier study abroad program delivering the highest academic quality and furthering the development of intercultural competency skills.
FUBiS' goal is to provide a stimulating and rewarding experience academically, culturally, and personally.
Highlights:
* German Language Courses on different levels of proficiency
* Subject classes in the field of European Studies, Architecture, Art, German Literature and Philosophy
13 Reasons to Study Abroad at FUBiS
1. Berlins cultural vibrancy, sizzling creativity and raw charm makes it the most
fascinating city in Europe.
2. FUBiS is an academic university program. FUBiS is the official summer and winter
program of the Freie Universitat Berlin a German university with Elite status.
3. The Freie Universitat Berlin is a fully accredited German research university.
4. FUBiS offers subject classes (taught in German or English) allowing students to
further their knowledge of a subject matter.
5. FUBiS offers semi-intensive and intensive German classes on up to five proficiency
levels allowing students to focus on and considerably improve their German skills.
6. The FUBiS program structure permits students to enroll in both a subject and a
German class.
7. Study and field trips to museums, memorials, cultural and political institutions are
integral components of all classes.
8. The FUBiS program offers students many choices and provides an individual
curriculum.
9. To make credit transfer simple, every student receives a transcript indicating the class
title(s), number of contact hours, the number of credits earned, and the final
grade(s).
10. Students will be part of an international community. Participation in FUBiS furthers
the development of intercultural skills as students from more than 50 countries
attend FUBiS every year.
11. FUBiS offers plenty of extracurricular activities and excursions so students have the
chance to meet each other and make new friends.
12. FUBiS staff and facilitators are present and available for questions, help, and advise.
13. FUBiS arranges student housing, including homestays with Berlin families, upon
request.
Languages:
English
and German
Languages Used As A Medium of Teaching:
English
and German
Subject Areas:
Architecture,
Art History,
European Studies (includes Politics),
Film,
Foreign Language,
German,
Government,
History,
Intensive Language,
Law,
Literature,
Political Science/Politics
and Sustainable Development
Cost in US$: Tuition Fee ranging from 800 - 2,000 Euro; Program Fee 150 - 200 Euro
Cost Includes: The Tuition Fee includes (next to the class) the course-related field work and the course reading material (reader).
The Program Fee includes
- Official FUBiS transcript
- FUBiS student ID
- Access to computing (including Internet) and printing facilities on the campus
- Guided Tour through the Reichstag Building and the Federal Parliament
- River Boat Tour through Downtown Berlin (only offered in Summer)
- Weekly Movie time presenting popular and well-known German Movies
- Welcome and farewell dinners
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Apartment/Flat,
Group living,
Home-stays
and Independent living
Participants Travel to Germany
Independently
Scholarships Are Available. - Please contact us for more information.
Post Services Include:
Freie Universitaet Berlin International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS)'s Mission Statement: It is FUBiS' mission to provide international students with a premier study abroad program delivering the highest academic quality and furthering the development of intercultural competency skills.
FUBiS' goal is to provide a stimulating and rewarding experience - academically, culturally, and personally.
Year Founded: 1997