Freie Universität Berlin does not charge any tuition fees (except for continuing education programs), rather so-called "Semestergebühren und -beiträge" (fees and contributions). These fees and contributions are subject to change, you can find the current amount here here.

Your living costs mainly depend, of course, on your personal requirements and habits. In order to obtain an entry visa or a residence permit for study purposes, you must prove that this monthly amount is at your disposal, independent of any job.

Students with a residence permit for study purposes are allowed to work for a maximum of 120 days (or 240 half days) per year. 

Funding

Detailed information on funding for international students in Germany may be obtained from a database of the German Academic Exchange Service. The Freie Universität Berlin does not award any grants or scholarships. Information about support of junior scholars is provided on the webpages of Freie Universität.

Students who are not German nationals will obtain grants according to federal legislation (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz/ BAföG) only in exceptional cases.