Overview

As an internationally oriented regional institute, the JFKI is excellently networked throughout Germany and globally. The Institute maintains contacts with numerous American and Canadian Studies Institutes in Europe within the framework of the Erasmus Program.

Key Features

Freie Universität Berlin offers students of North American Studies an institute that is distinguished by its diverse research activities.
The institute also cooperates closely with the American and Canadian embassies and institutions such as the American Academy.

Programme Structure

It offers students an academic specialization in the USA and Canada and a study program taught entirely in English.

The academic part is divided into basic and orientation modules.
A minimum of one semester of subject-related study abroad is obligatory as part of the program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

71

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berlin, Germany

Disciplines

History American and Australasian studies View 4 other Bachelors in History in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

71

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

school leaving and university certificates, which are part of your university entrance qualification
official translations of all certificates if issued in any language other than English or German issued either by a sworn translator or by an institution authorized to provide translations for official purposes
proof of sufficient knowledge of German, depending on the desired degree program
earlier university degree or certificate with grade applicants for a second course of study - if you have already graduated in EU/EWR member state

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Students do not pay any tuition fees, the university only charges semester fees and contributions each semester: 358,80€.

Living costs

Berlin

Germany

836 - 1340 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Berlin

Funding

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