Detailed introduction of the Free University of Berlin:

Introduction

The Free University of Berlin was founded in 1948. Its predecessor was the University of Berlin. Its main campus is located in Dahlem, Berlin. It is the largest comprehensive university of liberal arts and sciences in the German capital and one of the top universities in continental Europe. It is a member of the German Elite University, the U15 University Alliance, the One Europe University Alliance, the European University Association, and the European Capital University Alliance.

Overview

Number of students: There are currently about 28,500 registered students, of which 17% are from abroad, and there are about 4,300 doctoral students.

Number of faculty and staff: The school has many outstanding professors and researchers to provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

History

The University of Berlin was founded in 1810, and the original campus was located on Unter den Linden. During the Cold War, the former University of Berlin on Unter den Linden was assigned to East Berlin and was controlled by the socialist camp headed by the Soviet Union. Some teachers and students of the original University of Berlin left, and with the support of the Western camps such as the United States and Britain, they established the "Free University of Berlin" in West Berlin in 1948, which is now the Free University of Berlin. After the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990, the Free University of Berlin and the Humboldt University of Berlin continued to exist separately and maintained a close cooperative relationship. In 2003, the two universities also merged their respective medical schools into the Charité Medical School of the University of Berlin.

Establishment time

1948.

School strength

Subjects and majors: The disciplines cover a wide range, with 15 colleges and multiple central research institutes, providing more than 160 majors, including medicine, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and many other fields, such as biology, chemistry, medicine, education, psychology, earth sciences, history, culture, mathematics, computer science, philosophy, literature, physics, politics, sociology, law, veterinary medicine, economics, etc.

Teaching quality: As one of the top universities in Germany, it has excellent teaching quality, focuses on cultivating students' independent thinking ability and innovative spirit, and adopts a variety of teaching methods and means, such as lectures, seminars, practical courses, etc., to help students comprehensively improve their comprehensive quality. Its graduates are very competitive in academia, business and all walks of life.

Scientific research achievements: With strong scientific research strength, it has achieved remarkable scientific research results in many disciplines, including 7 Nobel Prize winners, 18 Leibniz Prize winners, and 15 members of the German Academy of Sciences. The research results in the fields of natural sciences, humanities and social sciences have had an important impact on Germany and the world. For example, there have been major breakthroughs in nuclear physics research. Its scholars have conducted extensive research on radioactive substances produced by uranium after neutron bombardment, which ultimately led to the discovery of nuclear fission.

International cooperation: Actively carry out international cooperation and establish friendly cooperative relations with more than 160 scientific research institutions around the world, including Chinese universities and scientific research institutions. The school has also joined a number of international student exchange programs, such as the European Tempus and Erasmus exchange programs, providing students with rich international exchange opportunities and promoting the exchange and integration of academic culture.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Emphasis on academic freedom, truth, fairness and responsibility, focusing on cultivating students' critical thinking and independent research capabilities, encouraging students to explore knowledge and pursue truth in a free academic atmosphere, and committed to providing students with a broad and in-depth education so that they can develop their talents in different disciplines and contribute to the development of society.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Laboratories: It has a number of advanced scientific research laboratories, such as some laboratories in the field of life sciences, which provide good conditions for related research. In addition, the Charité Medical School of the University of Berlin, co-founded with Humboldt University of Berlin, is one of the largest medical schools in Europe and an important medical research and teaching base.

Key disciplines: According to the 2016 QS World University Rankings by Subject, the university's disciplines of archaeology, political science and international studies, sociology, anthropology, and English language and literature ranked first among German universities; modern linguistics, history, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, linguistics, geography, media and communication ranked second among German universities. In addition, its disciplines such as mathematics, physics, life sciences, and neuroscience are also well-known in the world.

Faculty

The school has 15 colleges including the College of Biology, Chemistry, and Medicine, the College of Education and Psychology, the College of Earth Sciences, the College of History and Culture, the College of Mathematics and Computer Science, the College of Philosophy and Literature, the College of Physics, the College of Political Science and Sociology, the College of Law, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Economics, and the Berlin Charité Medical School, as well as several central research institutes.

Ranking

2022 QS World University Rankings 127th, 2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 117th, 2021 U.S. News World University Rankings 111th, 2020 CWUR World University Rankings 59th.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities are usually free of tuition fees, but you may need to pay a registration fee of about 300 euros per semester and other related fees. The specific amount may vary depending on the major and semester.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Berlin is relatively high. The monthly living expenses for students are about 800-1200 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation, entertainment and other expenses.

Campus

Campus distribution: The main campus is located in Dahlem, Berlin. The campus environment is beautiful, tree-lined, and has modern teaching facilities and scientific research equipment. In addition, the school also has several teaching and research institutions in and around Berlin.

Teaching facilities: The school has complete teaching facilities, including libraries, laboratories, computer centers, gymnasiums, canteens, etc. The library has a rich collection of books, journals and electronic resources in various disciplines, which provides strong support for students' learning and research. The laboratory is equipped with advanced instruments and equipment to meet the teaching and scientific research needs of different disciplines.