Freie Universität Berlin

Freie Universität Berlin is a large, internationally oriented public research university with about 34,900 students, 3,200 doctoral researchers, and 4,730 employees. Its Dahlem campus is embedded in Berlin’s research ecosystem and collaborates with nearby non-university research institutions. Its joint medical school, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, operated with Humboldt-Universität, connects academic research with hospital-based research and clinical translation. Industry engagement includes contract and collaborative research, company partnerships, and a public research database for prospective partners. Funding comes from the DFG, Germany’s federal ministries, and EU programs including Horizon Europe and ERC grants; transfer services support IP, licensing, validation, and research-based startups.