One of the oldest and highest-ranking universities in Germany, the University of Freiburg is a public research university noted for its degree and master courses in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
Located in the heart of Freiburg im Breisgau, students also enjoy easy access to the Black Forest, France and the Swiss Alps. The institution's full name is the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg.
Founded in 1457, the University of Freiburg is one of Germany's oldest universities. There are 24,500 students, of which 18% (4,000) are international. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across 11 faculties.
The University of Freiburg is a public research university, particularly well-known for its degree courses in the humanities, natural sciences, medicine and social sciences. Just like the city of Freiburg, the university is committed to sustainable and environmentally-progressive practices and research. The University of Freiburg offers 22 degrees taught in English. It is part of the EUCOR confederate, along with the University of Strasbourg, the University of Basel and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
As one of Germany’s leading universities, courses are heavily over-subscribed, which means all undergraduate admissions require a high standard of high school grades/diploma. Students at the University of Freiburg can engage in a wide range of extra-curricular activities including campus radio and outdoor leisure at the university’s own Schauinsland mountain retreat.
Internationals studying for more than one year in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg will have to pay a €1,500 tuition fee per semester.
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