Summer: FUBiS (Germany)
The Program
Wide-range of German language and content courses.
No previous knowledge of German is required for subject courses offered in English. Language courses are offered on all levels. Courses in History, Literature, and Economics are offered in English. Students can combine a subject course with a language course.
Program Locations
Germany
Berlin
Once divided, Berlin is once again the center of German politics, arts, and cultural life and the gateway to Eastern Europe. It is an East-West metropolis with something for everyone. Traverse the streets of Berlin and you will find the monumental Brandenburg Gate, the shops and bustling commerce on the Ku'damm and the hip Hackesche Hoefe district. In the Tiergarten the "House of World Cultures" presents a wealth of events and exhibitions featuring cultures from outside Europe.
Watch video Life In Berlin
Academics
Rutgers students may enroll in any in-person language classes in FUBIS Term II.
Program costs include numerous organized tours and weekend trips to other German cities and to leading museums and cultural institutions. To see a list of excursions offered in Summer II click here. These places will afford you a first-hand experience of Germany’s rich cultural heritage, Germany's emerging leadership role in the European Union, as well as its coming to terms with the legacy of National Socialism and the Holocaust and the lasting effects of the Cold War division on the country from 1945 through the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
Course Offerings
- Click here for Summer II
- Courses taught in German will be offered at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. German-language topics courses are also available for students who place out of these levels of the language track. There is no German language prerequisite to be eligible for this program nor are students required to take German-language courses; beginning German language students are also welcome.
- Courses taught in English on a broad array of topics will give a unique, yet thorough, insight into German culture and society at the beginning of the 21st century.
- Both the courses taught in German and those taught in English may be counted toward the relevant requirements for the German major and minor, as well as toward the degree requirements of other Rutgers programs. Students should consult with their degree program’s Undergraduate Director in advance to confirm how credits will be applied to that program.
Students can learn more about course offerings here.
For information about study abroad credit transfer, registration, and transcripts please visit the Academics section of our website.
Housing and Meals
Freie Universität Berlin – like most German universities – does not own any student dorms or housing facilities. FUBiS arranges appropriate off-campus accommodation for the duration of the program as an optional service at the student’s request. Accommodation options can be chosen during the registration process. Accommodation is subject to availability.
During Term II 2025 there are 2 options for housing:
The student dorm Goerzallee is located in the southwest of Berlin in Lichterfelde. The commute to the FUBiS campus takes about 30 minutes.The city center is accessible in about 40 minutes from the student residences.
Students will stay in individual rooms of approx. 12 sqm within an apartment of up to 6 bedrooms, sharing the bathroom and kitchen. The open living structure offers a familiar atmosphere and makes getting to know each other easier. The kitchens are equipped with cooker, fridge, cookware, and dishes.
Each room is furnished with a bed (including bed linen), a desk, bookshelf, a closet, and a chair. Towels are not included, so please bring your own. There is a laundry room with card operated washing machines and dryers available as well.
The student village Schlachtensee is located in southwest Berlin in the district Zehlendorf. It takes about 50 min to get to the FUBiS campus by bus and subway. The city center can be reached within 40 minutes.
Students will stay in single rooms (approx. 10 sqm) with a shared bathroom and kitchen on each floor (up to 16 rooms per floor). This open atmosphere guarantees getting to know fellow students by providing private space at the same time.
Each room is furnished with a bed (including bed linen), a desk, bookshelf, a closet and a chair. Towels are not included, so we kindly ask students to bring their own. There is a laundry room with washing machines (payment is possible by credit card or debit card).
Financial Information
Program Costs
| Program Cost | NJ Resident | non-NJ Resident |
|---|---|---|
| UG Semi-Intensive w/ homestay | $6,820 | $7,490 |
| UG Semi-Intensive w/ apartment | $6,580 | $7,240 |
| UG Intensive w/ homestay | $5,760 | $6,530 |
| UG Intensive w/ apartment | $5,510 | $6,280 |
Program Cost includes:
• Tuition
• *Housing (either single room in shared apartments, or homestay)
• Some meals (Homestays include daily breakfast, one additional meal, and commission)
• Some excursions
• Administrative Fees
• Emergency Medical Access Abroad
* For housing in all other options students will need to pay the difference directly to the provider.
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Airfare | $1,200 |
| Meals* | $600 |
| Personal Expenses | $500 |
| Total | $2,300.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.