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Study at the Freie Universität Berlin and immerse yourself in a European metropolis. Due to its unique geographical position between the former Eastern Bloc and the West, the capital of Germany has a special flair. Following the German reunification in 1990, the former East Berlin and the former West Berlin became one city again, after more than forty years of division. However, today Berlin is still a place that displays its history as a divided city.

Berlin is a fascinating metropolis, not only because of its unique history, but also due to its diversity. It is truly a city of contrasts and juxtapositions. You will find areas with impressive new buildings, emblematic of the Berlin of the 21st century. In contrast, you will also find modest neighborhoods where time seems to have stood still for decades. Along those lines, the character of a neighborhood may change dramatically from one block to the next, representative of the city's historic and architectural diversity.

In addition to its rich history, Berlin boasts a wide range of cultural attractions on par with the most prominent European capital cities. Apart from internationally-renowned art galleries, museums, theatres, opera houses and orchestras, Berlin possesses innumerable small theatres and cabaret venues which form an important part of the city's cultural life. With the annual Berlinale film festival featuring German and foreign films, the city is a delight for every film fan and cinephile. You can choose from more than 100 cinemas which show a stunning selection of movies in German, English, French or Spanish, to name just a few of the languages. Given the city's history, Berliners have gained a reputation for their sense of humor, creativity and tolerance: In this city, there is room for everyone!