Free University of Berlin

A research university with a strong international profile.

What It Costs

Tuition, living and the total in rupees.

Tuition a year

Little to none at public universities; private €8,000 – €20,000

Living

€950 – €1,200 / month (blocked account)

Per year, in rupees

Rs 35 lakh – Rs 1.1 crore

Typical ranges for Germany; Free University of Berlin’s fees vary by course. Rupee figures are rough, at about Rs 280 per US dollar.

How To Apply

Route, timeline and the next deadlines.

Master’s & PhDUndergraduate

Route: Apply via uni-assist or the university portal; your bachelor’s must match the course closely. Winter semester deadlines are mostly 15 January to 15 July.

1. 12–15 months beforeShortlist, GRE/IELTS and refereesStep 1
2. 9–12 monthsSOP, CV and research proposalStep 2
3. 6–10 monthsApply (scholarship rounds first)Step 3
4. 3–6 monthsOffers, funding and acceptanceStep 4
5. 1–3 monthsVisa and travelStep 5

Your National (D) study visa

Moderate: Clear rules but long embassy waiting times.

1. 1Admission letterFrom a German university.
2. 2Blocked accountDeposit the required yearly amount into a blocked account (check the current figure).
3. 3Health insuranceTravel cover first, then statutory insurance on enrolment.
4. 4Embassy appointmentGerman Embassy Islamabad or Consulate Karachi; waiting lists can be long, so register early.
5. 5National (D) visaThen a residence permit after you arrive.

Watch out: Book the visa appointment as soon as you apply to universities; waiting times can exceed the admission timeline.