The semester fee (Semesterbeitrag) at Freie Universität Berlin is 376.80 euros in the winter term 2026/27, according to the FU. The largest item is the Deutschlandsemesterticket at 226.80 euros. This guide shows the breakdown, the comparison with the summer term 2026 and the rules on the re-enrolment deadline.
Short answer: According to Freie Universität Berlin, the semester fee in the winter term 2026/27 is 376.80 euros: 226.80 euros Deutschlandsemesterticket, 85.00 euros Studierendenwerk, 50.00 euros administration fee, 10.00 euros student body and 5.00 euros social fund. Payment must arrive by the re-enrolment deadline, which the FU describes as the last Friday of the lecture period. Date of the fee page: October 2026.
The most important points at a glance
- Winter term 2026/27: 376.80 euros. Summer term 2026: 358.80 euros. The 18.00 euro difference is due to the higher ticket price.
- The Deutschlandsemesterticket accounts for 226.80 euros, about 60 per cent of the total.
- The Studierendenwerk Berlin receives an 85.00 euro social contribution, and the administration fee is 50.00 euros.
- According to the FU, the re-enrolment deadline is the last Friday of the lecture period. A late payment currently carries a fee of 19.94 euros.
- With a valid severely disabled person’s ID and the supplement entitling you to free travel, the ticket share is waived.
How much is the semester fee at FU Berlin?
On its fees page (in German), the FU publishes the amounts for re-enrolment and first-time enrolment for two terms. The page does not say expressly which of them is the current one; both are listed side by side.
| Item | Winter term 2026/27 | Summer term 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studierendenwerk Berlin (social contribution) | 85.00 euros | 85.00 euros |
| Administration fee | 50.00 euros | 50.00 euros |
| Student body (AStA) | 10.00 euros | 10.00 euros |
| Deutschlandsemesterticket | 226.80 euros | 213.80 euros (including social fund) |
| Social fund | 5.00 euros | included in the ticket line |
| Total | 376.80 euros | 358.80 euros |
Both totals match the sum of the individual items. By calculation, the summer term 2026 contains a ticket share of 208.80 euros plus 5.00 euros for the social fund, while the winter term 2026/27 has 226.80 euros plus 5.00 euros. The extra 18.00 euros is therefore entirely the ticket price.
How does the Deutschlandsemesterticket affect the fee?
The ticket rises from 208.80 euros to 226.80 euros per semester. Over six months, that is 37.80 euros per month. Without the ticket share, the other items would come to 150.00 euros in the winter term 2026/27 (376.80 minus 226.80). This is a calculation for orientation. Only students with a valid severely disabled person’s ID and the supplement entitling them to free travel are exempt, and for them the total drops by the ticket share.
The statutes in FU official gazette no. 11/2024 (in German) set out the basics: the ticket is valid from 1 October to 31 March in the winter term and from 1 April to 30 September in the summer term. The 5 euro social fund has applied since the summer term 2024. The ticket price of 176.40 euros mentioned there is outdated. For more on the Deutschlandticket and semester tickets, see our guide Affordable travel as a student (in German).
Which deadline applies to re-enrolment?
The FU gives no calendar date but a rule: the re-enrolment deadline is the last Friday of the lecture period. The money must be in the university’s account by then. From the first day afterwards, the page states a fee of currently 19.94 euros. The exact date and the amount are shown in the self-service portal under the “Gebühren” (fees) tab. For what else applies if you miss the deadline, see our guide Re-enrolment and semester fee: deadlines and consequences (in German).
For transfers from non-EU countries, the FU advises choosing the “OUR” fee option so that the full amount arrives.
How do you check your re-enrolment?
- Does the term on the payment request match the term you are re-enrolling for?
- Do the items add up to the total of 376.80 euros (winter term 2026/27) or 358.80 euros (summer term 2026)?
- Is the ticket share included, and does an exemption apply to you?
- Is the date of receipt before the re-enrolment deadline, and have you allowed for bank processing time?
- Do the payment reference and matriculation number match the university’s instructions?
Assumption: a semester has six months. Then 376.80 euros equal about 62.80 euros per month, of which 37.80 euros is for the ticket.
Worked example for one academic year. Assumption: you pay the FU amount for the summer term 2026 and the winter term 2026/27, with no exemption. That gives 358.80 plus 376.80, together 735.60 euros. Of this, 435.60 euros goes to the ticket (208.80 plus 226.80), not counting the 5.00 euro social fund per semester.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the semester fee at FU Berlin?
According to the FU, 376.80 euros in the winter term 2026/27 and 358.80 euros in the summer term 2026. The breakdown is in the table above.
Do I have to pay for the semester ticket?
The ticket share is part of the fee. The FU names an exemption only for students with a severely disabled person’s ID and the supplement for free travel. For other reasons, ask the university.
What does late payment cost?
According to the FU, currently 19.94 euros from the first day after the re-enrolment deadline. The self-service portal shows the current amount.
What is the 5 euro social fund for?
It is a separate item of the student body. According to its statute, the social fund has applied since the summer term 2024. Its use is set out in the social fund statute.
What is the “OUR” option?
For transfers from outside the EU, the sender pays all bank charges, so the full amount arrives. The FU recommends this option.
What you should do now
- Open the “Gebühren” tab in the self-service portal and read the amount and deadline for your term.
- Compare the items with the table above and clarify any differences with the student services office.
- Check whether an exemption from the ticket share applies to you and submit the evidence in time.
- Transfer with a buffer before the re-enrolment deadline and save the confirmation.
Related guides
- Studying in Berlin: semester fee, housing and costs 2026 (in German)
- Affordable travel as a student: semester ticket and Deutschlandticket (in German)
- Re-enrolment and semester fee: deadlines and consequences (in German)
- Studying in Germany: 30 university cities compared
Sources: Freie Universität Berlin, fees and contributions (winter term 2026/27 and summer term 2026, accessed October 2026); Freie Universität Berlin, official gazette no. 11/2024 (semester ticket statute and social fund statute).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
