Japanese Studies at Freie Universität Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin•Berlin
- Degree type
- Master's Degree
- Subject
- Social Sciences, Humanities and Linguistics
- Language
- German
- Duration
- 4 semesters (~2 years)
- Tuition fee
- No tuition fee
- English requirement
- B2
- German requirement
- C1
- Admission type
- Restricted (Numerus Clausus)
- Application method
- via uni-assist
- City
- Berlin
At a glance
- English: B2
- German: C1
- Admission: Restricted (Numerus Clausus)
- Tuition: No tuition fee
Overview
If Social Sciences, Humanities and Linguistics is your focus, the Japanese Studies (Master's Degree) at Freie Universität Berlin provides a structured route taught in German. The curriculum balances core fundamentals with specialised modules, giving graduates a competitive, globally relevant profile.
To be considered, applicants typically need English at B2 level and German at C1 level. Admission to this program is restricted (numerus clausus). Applications are submitted via via uni-assist.
The program spans 4 semesters and charges no tuition fees (only a semester contribution may apply).
Requires a bachelor's degree in Japanese studies or equivalent with at least 60 credit points in Japan-specific courses and language classes. Applicants whose first language is not German and who did not study in German must provide proof of German language proficiency via the DSH exam.
Requirements can change, so always verify the latest details on the official program page before applying.
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