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FUBiS 2013 at Freie Universität Berlin

Posted by on November 11th, 2012 · 2013, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

FUBiS is the official short-term summer and winter university of Freie Universität Berlin designed for international students. Every year, FUBiS welcomes about 650 students from over 60 countries, making it the largest multidisciplinary summer and winter university in Germany.

Participants can choose between German language courses on up to five proficiency levels and subject courses in various disciplines, e. g. politics, literature and art history. All classes make use of the extended classroom principle and include study and field trips to the vast variety of resources the German capital and cultural metropolis Berlin has to offer. In some classes students have the unique opportunity to attend specially organized and exclusive round-table discussions with decision makers, diplomats, and experts in their field of study.
Upon successful completion of the program, students earn ECTS credits and receive an official transcript of Freie Universität Berlin. Optional services include the arrangement of appropriate off-campus accommodation and a variety of extracurricular activities.

FUBiS terms run for 3 to 6 weeks and are offered both in summer and winter.

The next FUBiS terms take place at the following dates:

FUBiS term I 2013:            January 5 – January 26, 2013    3 weeks

FUBiS term II 2013:           May 25 –  July 6, 2013                  6 weeks

FUBiS term III 2013:          July 13 – August 10, 2013           4 weeks

Courses on offer in winter 2013 (term I January 5 – January 26, 2013) include:

European Studies

From Ancient Sculpture to Action Painting: Art of the Western World

Ritual Drama – Dramatic Ritual: Anthropology, Theatre and Performance Practices

Semi-intensive German language courses

Housing and extracurricular activities can be booked additionally at extra cost. Detailed information about FUBiS Term I 2013 is available at http://www.fubis.org/en/prog/term_1/index.html .

Registration for FUBiS Term I 2013 is possible until December 8, 2012. Students who register for FUBiS Term I 2013 by November 17, 2012 will benefit from the early registration discount of 50 EUR. Registration is possible either online, via fax or via pdf/e-mail (http://www.fubis.org/en/geb/anmeldung/index.html). 

UNSW students who would like to apply should apply directly to FUBiS. They should also complete the UNSW registration form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

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