Currently, we receive a lot of questions regarding continuing your studies in the summer semester 2022. Please find answers to the most frequently addressed topics below.

We would also like to draw your attention to the collective office hour for enrolled students; it will take place online on April 14, 11 AM (Berlin time): https://www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/en/e/ma-isme/calendar/2022_collective_office_hours_1.html 

Regarding (re-)registration/enrollment

For questions regarding the registration process, please contact info-service@fu-berlin.de

Regarding the status of your registration/enrollment 

You are not required to take any specific number of courses per semester – the exemplary study plan, however, is designed for studying full-time over the course of two years, which results in taking courses of around 30 ECTS per semester. So: Your registration/enrollment does not depend on how many courses you take or if you take any courses at all.

We would highly recommend to continue with the module "Interdisciplinary Perspectives" in the summer semester. Here you can already find the provisional course catalogue for summer 2022: https://www.fu-berlin.de/vv/en/modul?id=630120&sm=682080 

Studying flexibly

We always support our students in studying as flexible as possible; you are not required to take any specific number of courses, but we would highly recommend to start with our introductory courses when you begin your studies. Some of our courses will be offered online in winter 2021, so you may be able to still participate in some courses (under the condition that you enroll). Here you can already find the provisional course catalogue for summer 2022: https://www.fu-berlin.de/vv/en/modul?id=630120&sm=682080

Leave of absence

Please also check whether a leave of absence would be an option for your: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/studium/studienorganisation/immatrikulation/rueckmeldung/urlaubssemester/index.html We know that is says there that usually leave of absence is not accepted in the first semester, but we have been informed that due to the pandemic situation, you may simply make your case and we would definitely support you (e.g. through a statement if necessary) should you choose this option.

Private matters of studying in Berlin

As academic advisors, we (isme@geschkult.fu-berlin,de) are not involved in private matters of registration/enrollment (such as health insurance, payment of fees) or the status of you as a student in Berlin (regarding accommodation, part-time working, visa issues), but you may find relevant information on the websites of Freie Universität and you may inquire general information from info-service@fu-berlin.de.