University of Freiburg
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University of Freiburg is in Freiburg, Germany; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German, English. Tuition for international students: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700) per term (reference). Standard entry requirements: IB Diploma recognised by University Department Application and Admission; Secondary school-leaving certificate (university entrance qualification) recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur. Language: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72. Applying: intake: Winter semester, Summer semester. Scholarships: 1 from the university; government scholarships: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €1,500 per term (≈ US$1,700) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia. |
| Chances of admission | IB Diploma: recognised by University Department Application and Admission. Secondary school-leaving certificate (university entrance qualification): recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | Freiburg · 89 km from FKB airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in German | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science (B.Sc.) · 3 years Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Standard Length of Studies: 6 semester resp. 3 years”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Language of Instruction: German based, with only some advanced courses in English”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Microsystems Engineering (B.Sc.) · 3 years Fuente (3)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Microsystems Engineering (Bachelor of Science)”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Standard Length of Studies: 6 semester resp. 3 years”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Language of Instruction: German based, with only some advanced courses in English”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 | Liberal Arts and Sciences · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “LAS is the first four-year, English-taught Bachelor program of its kind at a German university”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“LAS at UCF is a coherent, four-year program that includes breadth and depth as well as reflection on science and knowledge”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency at B2 level or higher according to the CEFR”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“English as mother tongue”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | not yet determined | 5.5 (reference) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “IELTS Academic (score of 5.5-6.5),”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (1–6 scale) | not yet determined | 4 (reference) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “TOEFL iBT (score of 4.0-4.5) - the certificate is valid for two years”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | not yet determined | 72 (reference) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “TOEFL iBT (score of 72-94) - the certificate is valid for two years,”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Minimum German level (CEFR) | C1 Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “To successfully complete a bachelor's or state examination degree programme, you need very good German language skills (C1)”www.osa.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Very good German language skills (level C1 of the European reference framework required for application already)”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Becas por mérito | Sí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por méritoFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Students of all nationalities may apply for the Deutschlandstipendium, provided they are enrolled on a degree programme as regular students at the University of Freiburg and aiming to take a degree there”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“With the Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship), the University Freiburg provides, e.g., students with 300 euros in funding - half of it from the federal government and the other half from private donors”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Dominio del inglés | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “LAS is the first four-year, English-taught Bachelor program of its kind at a German university”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Deutschlandstipendium
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
- Renewal: Renovable
Fuentes (4)
“The University provides the Deutschlandstipendium, Germany's public-private scholarship grant, to give €300 each per month for one year to students whose academic and professional career promises to be outstanding”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students of all nationalities may apply for the Deutschlandstipendium, provided they are enrolled on a degree programme as regular students at the University of Freiburg and aiming to take a degree there”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“It may be renewed after one year”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Prospective students who are waiting to be admitted to study at the University of Freiburg or who have been admitted to study may also apply for the Deutschlandstipendium”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Winter semester, Summer semester (reference) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Subjects without special prerequisites for admission (free admission) 01 Dec 2026 - 08 April 2027 01 June - 07 Oct 2027”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Liberal Arts and Sciences: English proficiency test: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency at B2 level or higher according to the CEFR”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Liberal Arts and Sciences: Personal statement / main essay: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The application essay must answer the application question and be written in English”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“In your application essay you can show how you approach and answer our essay question”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Liberal Arts and Sciences: School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Your University Entrance Qualification consists of your school-leaving diploma and your transcript of grades”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Germany
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Government Scholarships Programme Oman
- Who can receive it: Students from Omán
- Amount: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
Fuentes (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Oman's Ministry of Education covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments of 1,500 euros - One-off payment of travel expenses (outward and return flight) - Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover - Payment of German language course - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
- Who can receive it: Students from Túnez
Fuentes (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor or Master's degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor and Master's degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Tunesia's Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments - One-off payment of travel expenses - Payments towards health insurance cover - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Recherche Scientifique Tunis is responsible for awarding the scholarships. The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Costs for international students
| Tuition | €1,500 per term (≈ US$1,700) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €900–€1,000 per month (≈ US$1,000–1,100) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Fuentes (3)
“The tuition fee for international students is 1,500 euros per semester in accordance with Section 4 (1) of the State Higher Education Fees Act”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Non-EU nationals 1500 € tuition”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The living cost in Freiburg amounts to approximately 900-1000 € per month”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Anyone who is not coming through an exchange programme or coming to Freiburg as a free mover must find accommodation themselves: Either by applying directly for a room in dormitory, or by searching independently on the free housing market”www.osa.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Ubicación
| City / state | Freiburg |
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| Nearest major airport | Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB), about 89 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q153987 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).