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You want research university in south-west Berlin and life in Berlin.
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FU Berlin vs OVGU Magdeburg
Free University of Berlin and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
- FU Berlin: ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- OVGU Magdeburg: ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- FU Berlin cheaper by ≈ ₹0
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FU Berlin or OVGU Magdeburg: which is better for Indian students?
FU Berlin costs less: about ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh in total versus ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh for OVGU Magdeburg — a difference of roughly ₹0. FU Berlin is known for research university in south-west Berlin; OVGU Magdeburg for University in Magdeburg with English-taught engineering. Both offer Computer Science and Data Science, so compare those program pages side by side.
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Official sources: Free University of Berlin — official website · Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg — official website
FU Berlin vs OVGU Magdeburg
- Total cost
- FU Berlin: ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh · OVGU Magdeburg: ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Location
- FU Berlin: Berlin · OVGU Magdeburg: Magdeburg
- Type
- FU Berlin: Public · OVGU Magdeburg: Public
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FU Berlin vs OVGU Magdeburg: the numbers
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Pick OVGU Magdeburg if…
You want University in Magdeburg with English-taught engineering and life in Chemnitz, Magdeburg & Ilmenau.
Cost
FU Berlin saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
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Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.
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FU Berlin, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh vs ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh).
Neither is better for everyone. FU Berlin is known for research university in south-west Berlin; OVGU Magdeburg for University in Magdeburg with English-taught engineering. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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