Freie Universität Berlin

About the Program

The FU-BEST (Berlin European Studies) Program seeks to educate responsible, global citizens by promoting intercultural sensitivity in a multi-faceted environment. The program aims to provide an intensive and diverse study abroad experience to its participants. Combining mandatory German language instruction and a varied menu of subject courses taught in English and German, FU-BEST is intended to be an accessible opportunity to a wide range of potential participants. Using its concept of the “extended classroom”,  the program’s goal is to link high-quality academic instruction with a broader international experience, encompassing elements of culture, society, history, and politics, in Berlin, in Germany, and in (Central) Europe generally. Small classes and the availability of day-to-day guidance and support are designed to enable students to make the most of a unique educational opportunity. Students will study amongst other international students. 

Students have the option to participate in an internship at the end of their semester program. Visit the website below for more information.

Program Highlights:

• Visit the Chancellor's Office (Bundeskanzleramt).
• Full-week excursion.
• Visit the site of the former Nazi concentration camp at Sachsenhausen.
• Attend a concert, opera, and/or soccer match.
• Former prison complex in Berlin-Hohenschönhausen, East Germany’s state security police (Stasi).
• Museum Pass.
• Choice of housing options (homestay or single apartment).

 

Location	Berlin, Germany
Program Type	Partner University Program
Program Term	Fall, Spring, Academic Year
Language of Instruction	German and English.
Budget	View Budget
Living Arrangements	Participants select between a home-stay (includes breakfast and dinner each day) or a fully-furnished, single-occupancy studio apartment (self-catering)
Additional Information	A Partner University program is a study abroad experience where students are nominated/accepted by Stony Brook University, and enroll at a partner institution. In most cases SBU faculty or staff are NOT traveling with participants.

Program Housing Statement: Stony Brook University is required to comply with the housing policies of the host country, partner institution and/or hotel/hostel. These policies may include requirements such as sex-based housing placement.

 Requirements

GPA	3.0 and above.
Other Requirements	Students must be matriculated in an undergraduate degree program and in good academic standing. Sophomore standing and above
Application Deadline	Fall/academic year admission: March 1 Spring admission: October 1

Candidates may be interviewed to determine their qualifications for participating and representing Stony Brook University abroad.