Since it was founded, Freie Universität Berlin has been cooperating with selected universities around the world. The university actively supports students and scholars who go abroad as part of their studies or research activities, both for shorter and longer periods of time. Furthermore, university staff is supported for exchange stays and education visits abroad.
The university's network of official partner universities has continued to grow. According to rankings by the most important intermediary organizations such as the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and the Fulbright Commission, Freie Universität Berlin is the premier location for visiting researchers.