FU Educational ResearchFreie Universität Berlin · Berlin, Germany

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

CV or resume

Include an up-to-date CV covering education and relevant preparation.

German language certificate

Submit DSH or an accepted equivalent certificate.

Preliminary review documentation (VPD)

Optional

Required for applicants with a foreign university degree; the VPD must be issued for FU Berlin and is valid for one year.

Degree certificate and transcript(s)

Graduation certificate if completed, plus an official current transcript with overall grade.

Academic: Degree with educational science or educational research background; The degree must include at least 60 CP in educational science or educational research; degrees in educational science, political science, psychology, or sociology may also qualify.
Prerequisites: Empirical research methods; At least 15 CP in empirical research methods, including at least 9 CP in quantitative procedures, are required.
Prerequisites: German language proficiency; Applicants with a foreign university degree must provide DSH or equivalent German proficiency.

Historical admission data is not published.