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Freie Universität Berlin, an international network university, is a drawing card for international researchers and students. Roughly 18% of its students and 15% of its researchers come from abroad. Some of them have offered to share their experiences and offer advice for others contemplating a move here.

Eugenio Rodrigues Rosa do Nascimento

“I was interested in coming to Germany ever since I first started studying physics. There is a broad offering of courses for international students at Freie Universität.”

Zhanar Khakimzhanova

"From the very beginning the Erasmus Mundus Office was very, very supportive with all kinds of bureaucratic things such as getting a resident permit, opening a bank account, and so on."

Michal Parizek

"I like the academic environment and the general atmosphere at Freie Universität. In addition, my program is very well organized."

James McKeane

"I really liked the courses, which I thought were engaging, and the relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to meet people."

Jorge Martinez de Paz

“One very positive aspect of my degree program is that we have a lot of exchange professors, which greatly contributes to diversity in teaching.”

Syri Lenssen

"For international students there are many different classes dealing with Germany and Berlin. It’s nice to have an opportunity to learn more about Germany while you are living in Berlin."

Matthew Stephen

“With all the clusters and research groups at Freie Universität, you’ll notice a lot of interaction in general. For me it is also of advantage that many of my fellow students, most of them Germans, are also fluent in English.”

Zhao Jin

“I wanted to spend my semester abroad at a university either in Germany or in England. I did some research on the web and was amazed at what a good reputation Freie Universität has.”

Octavio González Segovia

“I often have seminars with instructors who have worldwide reputations in their disciplines. The scholars at Freie Universität have very good networks and contacts and that benefits the students.”

Digdem Soyaltin

“Doing a Ph.D. in Germany is very prestigious, and Berlin Transnational Studies is very well known. I have a great office here on campus together with two other students.”

Charlène Cabot

“There is a good working and learning environment for students. The libraries are very good, and the lecturers are helpful.”

Milane Pridmore-Franz

“Many different cultures converge at Freie Universität. Since I am studying languages, I always like to see how different cultures come together.”

Peter Tolstoy

“I guess what has kept me in Berlin for all these years is the freedom given to my scientific research combined with the access to exactly the right equipment I need for it.”

Charnita Arora

“What I especially like about Freie Universität is its internationality. On campus you can see people from all over the world, and my instructors come from all over.”

Mingchao Mao

“I especially think the research opportunities at Freie Universität are great, with its many libraries. Since I study German literature, I mainly use the Philological Library.”

Last Update 06/20/2013

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