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Locations: Berlin, Germany
Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides
Dates / Deadlines

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Academic Level:	Junior, Senior, Sophomore	Language(s) of Instruction:	English, Other (non-English)
Housing Options:	Apartment, Homestay	Program Model:	Partner Provider
Area(s) of Study:	Art and Design, Art History, Cross-cultural and Global Studies, Digital Media Studies, Foreign Language, History, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematical Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Service Leadership, Sociology	Minimum GPA:	3.00
Open to Non-UHCL Applicants:	Yes

Program Description:

German Language & European Studies

Spend your semester in Berlin, a city where creativity, resilience, and reinvention shape daily life. 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

Explore topics like German language, European studies, history, political science, sociology, and art history
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
Enjoy wandering the palatial streets of Dresden and walking the treetop paths of Beelitz-Heilstätten as part of your program

Discover Berlin

Scholarships and financial aid

Each year, we award more than $2.4 million in scholarships and grants to WorldStrides students studying or interning abroad. Take a look at the different ways you can make an experience abroad a reality.

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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.
After submitting the application with your university, you will also apply through WorldStrides.

The WorldStrides Difference

Program Flexibility

No matter when or what you want to study, we have a program to fit your schedule and your degree.

Upfront Pricing

Study abroad without the guesswork. Clear costs, no hidden fees, and programs built for your budget.

Expert Support

From your first question to your first day overseas, our dedicated teams here and abroad have your back 24/7.

Unique Experiences

Go beyond the classroom with internships, community engagement, and faith-based programs.

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!

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Fall	2027	03/01/2027 **	Rolling Admission	08/23/2027	12/11/2027
Academic Year	2027-2028	04/15/2027 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.