Program Overview

Italian Studies

The Italian Studies program at Freie Universit‰t Berlin requires a language level of B1 CEFR in Italian. However, it is also possible to study with little or no previous language knowledge.

Admission Requirements

• If you have little or no prior language proficiency in Italian, a two-semester pre-study language course will precede your regular course of study.
• If you apply with only little or no prior language knowledge, you will be enrolled directly in the pre-study language course.
• In case of existing previous knowledge on the level B1 CEFR in Italian, this can be proven by appropriate certificates.
• Otherwise, the language test for university applicants held at the Language Center of the FU can be taken to prove the language level.

Basic Information

1. 1st Semester Admissions: Unrestricted admission
2. Admission for Higher Semesters: Unrestricted admission (application open for 3rd, 5th, and 7th semester in winter semester, for 2nd, 4th, and 6th semester in summer semester)
3. Program Start: Winter semester
4. Additional language requirements: Italian (Level B1 CEFR)
5. Language: German
6. Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
7. Duration: 7 semesters

Department and Institute

The Italian Studies program is part of the Department of Philosophy and Humanities, specifically the Institute of Romance Languages and Literatures.

General Information

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Italian language, literature, and culture. The university's academic ethos is defined by the values of veritas, justitia, and libertas, which are reflected in its seal.