Freie Universitaet Berlin International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS)

  Germany

• Berlin: 
Berlin

Term: Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: term III: July 25 - August 22; please inquire for other dates

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.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Tuition Fee ranging from 800 - 2,000 Euro; Program Fee 150 - 200 Euro

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 Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Germany Independently

Scholarships are Available. Please contact us for more information.

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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