Chemistry (M.Sc.) at Free University Berlin
Berlin · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 28 October 2026
Short answer
To apply for Chemistry at Free University Berlin, you need IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 72. International applicants apply for the winter semester 15 April 2027 to 15 August 2027 and for the summer semester 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. There is no tuition fee; you pay only the semester contribution. Applications go through uni-assist.
What are the entry requirements for Chemistry at Free University Berlin?
English test minimum
English level: CEFR B2
Winter semester (international applicants)
Summer semester (international applicants)
Tuition
Admission type
There is no fixed cap on places: applicants who meet all the entry requirements are admitted.
How to apply
uni-assist checks your documents before the university decides.
Scholarships
Is Free University Berlin a good university? Type, ranking and location
- Type
- Public university
- Founded
- 1948
- Students
- About 37,908 (2022)
- QS World Ranking 2026
- #88
- THE World Ranking 2026
- #113
- Location
- Berlin (city of about 37,01,000 people)
Free University Berlin is a public university in Berlin, founded in 1948. It is ranked #88 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and #113 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
Research universities put more weight on theory and research; a Master’s here is also the usual route if you might want a PhD later. As a public university it is funded by the state.
University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass; rankings are the published editions named above.
How does it compare with other Life Sciences & Chemistry Master's?
Against English-taught Life Sciences & Chemistry programmes in our database.
| This programme | Compared with other Life Sciences & Chemistry programmes |
|---|---|
| IELTS 5.5 | 67% of 208 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 4% for a lower one. |
| TOEFL iBT 72 | 67% of 137 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 4% for a lower one. |
| Winter deadline (15 April 2027 to 15 August 2027) | Earlier than 97% of 154 programmes, so plan your documents well ahead. |
| No tuition fee | 76% of 172 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free. |
Your plan as an Indian applicant
- 1
Get your English score
You need at least IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL iBT 72 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (15 April 2027 to 15 August 2027), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits. For the student visa from India, the German missions accept IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge (not older than 1 year) and do not recognise PTE, Duolingo or TOEFL home edition, so IELTS or TOEFL covers both steps.
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Check your degree and grade
German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Life Sciences & Chemistry. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.
- 3
Get your APS certificate
Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to Free University Berlin.
- 4
Prepare your application documents
A statement of purpose that explains why Chemistry at Free University Berlin fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.
- 5
Apply before the deadline
Winter intake: apply 15 April 2027 to 15 August 2027. Summer intake: apply 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.
- 6
Plan the money
To study in Berlin you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026-2027), usually in a blocked account. The university lists scholarship options; check them on its website.
- 7
Visa and moving to Berlin
Once Free University Berlin sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Berlin, a city of about 37,01,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.
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Start learning German now
Chemistry is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.
Is Chemistry at Free University Berlin realistic for you?
Check it against your CGPA, IELTS score and degree in two minutes, or ask Pratik in a free 30-minute call.
Other English-taught Master's at Free University Berlin
Free University Berlin has 32 English-taught Master's programmes in our database; 12 of the others are listed here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Free University Berlin a public or private university?
Free University Berlin is a public university. It is funded by the state.
What English score do I need for Chemistry at Free University Berlin?
IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72 (CEFR B2). That is lower than most Life Sciences & Chemistry programmes: 67% ask for more and 4% for less.
When is the application deadline for Chemistry at Free University Berlin?
For the winter semester, international applicants apply 15 April 2027 to 15 August 2027. For the summer semester, they apply 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027.
Does Chemistry at Free University Berlin charge tuition fees?
No. Free University Berlin lists no tuition fee for Chemistry; you pay only the semester contribution.
What is Free University Berlin's world ranking?
#88 in the QS World University Rankings 2026; #113 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.
Where this information comes from
Programme details: last checked 28 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.