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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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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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 Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Standard Length of Studies: 6 semester resp. 3 years”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Language of Instruction: German based, with only some advanced courses in English”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Microsystems Engineering (B.Sc.) · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Microsystems Engineering (Bachelor of Science)”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Standard Length of Studies: 6 semester resp. 3 years”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Language of Instruction: German based, with only some advanced courses in English”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | Liberal Arts and Sciences · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “LAS is the first four-year, English-taught Bachelor program of its kind at a German university”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency at B2 level or higher according to the CEFR”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“English as mother tongue”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | not yet determined | 5.5 (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “IELTS Academic (score of 5.5-6.5),”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (1–6 scale) | not yet determined | 4 (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “TOEFL iBT (score of 4.0-4.5) - the certificate is valid for two years”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | not yet determined | 72 (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “TOEFL iBT (score of 72-94) - the certificate is valid for two years,”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Minimum German level (CEFR) | C1 Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “To successfully complete a bachelor's or state examination degree programme, you need very good German language skills (C1)”www.osa.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Very good German language skills (level C1 of the European reference framework required for application already)”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “LAS is the first four-year, English-taught Bachelor program of its kind at a German university”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Deutschlandstipendium
€300 (≈ US$334)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
- Renewal: Renouvelable
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“It may be renewed after one year”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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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) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Subjects without special prerequisites for admission (free admission) 01 Dec 2026 - 08 April 2027 01 June - 07 Oct 2027”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Liberal Arts and Sciences: English proficiency test: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency at B2 level or higher according to the CEFR”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Liberal Arts and Sciences: Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The application essay must answer the application question and be written in English”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“In your application essay you can show how you approach and answer our essay question”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Liberal Arts and Sciences: School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Your University Entrance Qualification consists of your school-leaving diploma and your transcript of grades”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 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
Ministry of Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman
€1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
- Who can receive it: Students from Oman
- Amount: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisia
Montant non publié
- Who can receive it: Students from Tunisie
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €900–€1,000 per month (≈ US$1,000–1,100) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (3)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“The tuition fee for international students is 1,500 euros per semester in accordance with Section 4 (1) of the State Higher Education Fees Act”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Non-EU nationals 1500 € tuition”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The living cost in Freiburg amounts to approximately 900-1000 € per month”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ 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) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Lieu
| 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).