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You want research university in south-west Berlin and life in Berlin.
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Free University of Berlin and TU Dortmund University are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.
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FU Berlin costs less: about ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh in total versus ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh for TU Dortmund — a difference of roughly ₹0. FU Berlin is known for research university in south-west Berlin; TU Dortmund for technical university in the Ruhr region. Both offer Computer Science and Data Science, so compare those program pages side by side.
Official sources: Free University of Berlin — official website · TU Dortmund University — official website
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You want research university in south-west Berlin and life in Berlin.
You want technical university in the Ruhr region and life in Ruhr region (Dortmund, Essen, Bochum).
FU Berlin saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.
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; TU Dortmund for technical university in the Ruhr region. Compare the specific program, location and cost.
Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.
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