Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:Free University of Berlin

City:Berlin

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2025/2026

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Informatics

Study level abroad:Master

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?yes

Does the university offer enough courses in English?it's alright

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?I found the organization of studying much more chaotic than at MU, I had to deal with a lot more things by email.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Orientation week was available, student events were organized, I have nothing to complain about there.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Interpretation services
Special aids and technologies (e.g., text-to-speech software, hearing aids)
Special examination conditions (e.g., extended time, quiet rooms)
Crisis intervention
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:19500 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?Payment for public television, cleaning the mattress after the end of the stay, payment for the use of the washing machine.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?Cook for yourself or go to the canteens. The canteens here are really good and cheap compared to Brno.

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?mostly fine

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?There are 2 apps, SBahn Berlin and BVG Jelbi.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?Brandenburger Tor, Alexanderplatz, Berliner/Deutscher/Französischer Dom, Schloss Charlottenburg, Topographie des Terrors, Tempelhof Airport, East Side Gallery and a host of nightclubs and venues.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Potsdam, Leipzig, Hamburg

Share your best experience:Kite flying festival at Tempelhof airport with lots of other Erasmus students :)

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Train

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Buy your transport ticket well in advance, and find out which station to get off at (Berlin is really big).

Can you pay by card?neutral

What not to forget when packing?If you can fit, some dishes.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?A great experience and a wild ride. I recommend everyone to try it at least once :)