Freie Universität Berlin - Summer Program
City: Berlin Country: Germany
Freie Universität Berlin Website
Overview
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.
FUBiS offers intensive and semi-intensive German language classes at up to five different proficiency levels. In addition FUBiS offers subject classes on various class topics. Most classes are held in English by distinguished German and international faculty.
When Can I Go?
Terms Offered: Summer
Dates & Duration:
Term II: June 4 - July 16, 2022 (Approx. 6 weeks)
Term III: July 23 - August 20, 2022 (Approx. 4 weeks)
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
See Eligibility.
Program Information
Language of Instruction: English, German
Freie Universität Berlin Credit Information
FUBiS offers intensive and semi-intensive German language classes at five different proficiency levels. In addition, FUBiS offers subject classes, taught in English, on various topics.
In both Term II and Term III, FUBiS will be offering an on-site (i.e., in-person) program and a small online program. Please note that the on-site and online courses are deliberately split into separate programs and not designed to be combined.
Term II on-site academic course program
Term II online academic course program
Term III on-site academic course program
Term III online academic course program
FUBiS also offers a variety of excursions.
Please keep in mind that typically ECTS credits are divided in half when transferring back to UAlberta 6 ECTS = *3 UAlberta.
Fees & Costs
Education Abroad Nomination Fee: $250.00 CAD
A detailed fee breakdown for FUBiS can be found on their website.
Fees are subject to change without notice Students are responsible for their own travel to Berlin. Students are also responsible for any additional costs including medical coverage, books and supplies, food, entertainment and incidental expenses.
Housing
FUBiS arranges appropriate off-campus accommodation for the duration of the program. Accommodation options can be chosen during the registration process, and is subject to availability. Students can choose from: a single room in shared apartments at student dorms; a single occupancy apartment; hostels; homestays, campus hotel. Amenities and costs vary depending on the type of accommodation chosen.
Program Contact
Goabroad@ualberta.ca
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,200-$1,800 in funding.
Over 70% of students who apply get funding.