Free University of Berlin International Summer and Winter University

The Free University of Berlin International Summer University (FUBiS) is an intensive, academic program that runs for 3 to 6 weeks during the summer. Every year FUBiS offers more than 45 courses - both subject and German language classes. When reviewing courses, please note that some are taught in English and some are taught in German.

More specific and finalized program details can be found on the partner institution's website. However, you must apply through Go Global to be considered for this program and ensure you follow the appropriate transfer credit process.

• All students must meet Go Global's eligibility requirements
• You must be at least 18 year of age (by the program start date) to participate in this program

Areas of study available:

• Art History
• Arts
• Geography
• German Language
• German Studies
• History
• International Relations
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Sociology

Course equivalency formula

• 2 ECTS credits = 1 UBC credit

Course load information

• Enroll in approximately 5 to 14 ECTS credits, depending on the term you attend and which track you take

Transfer credit

Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.

Not all courses listed are offered through the summer program at this partner institution. The tool is for reference only–research the partner's website for actual course offerings.

Search for previously approved courses

Note: Transfer credits are only granted for courses with academic content that meet the academic standard for UBC. Courses that do not contain academic coursework may not be eligible. Please visit Go Global Transfer Credit webpage to learn more. Please speak to a departmental advisor if you have any questions.