Education
The PhD programme at BTS combines three years of structured training and coursework with the primary task of conducting independent research for the PhD thesis. While working toward completing your thesis as a BTS student, you will participate in thematic survey courses, colloquia on research methods, and multidisciplinary skills workshops.
Research
The Berlin Graduate School for Transnational Studies (BTS) is a joint graduate school of Freie Universität Berlin, the Hertie School of Governance, and the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. It offers a rigorous and dynamic English-language PhD programme for exceptionally talented graduate students in the field of transnational and international relations, encompassing related disciplines, such as political science, history, economics, law, among others.
Short Courses
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
98 20
2023
118 9
2022
127
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
102 -11
2023
91 -8
2022
83
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Housing services
Overall, the housing market in Berlin is relaxed, although rents vary greatly depending on the neighbourhood and your demands in terms of equipment. But sharing a flat with other people is common in Berlin. We call it Wohngemeinschaft or just WG. A wide range of webpages have been set up to connect appartment hunters. In addition, the Berliner Studentenwerk offers students accommodations in a variety of areas in Berlin, although students living there will most likely be from an undergrad level.
Campus life
The intellectual excitement of studying at BTS is made even more inspiring by living in Berlin, one of the world’s most energetic and fascinating cities. As Germany's capital, Berlin is a global of culture, politics, media, and academic innovation. And the costs of living and studying here are exceptionally low compared to other major world cities. The value – both academic and financial – of choosing BTS is unquestionable.