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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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 | Students from third countries on a residence permit for studying may work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year without Federal Employment Agency approval, or up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period; during the semester break they can work without restrictions. |
| After graduation | Residence permit for jobseekers under Section 20 (1) No. 1 of the Residence Act: issued for up to 18 months after graduation to find skilled employment in Germany. |
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)“Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Standard Length of Studies: 6 semester resp. 3 years”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of Instruction: German based, with only some advanced courses in English”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Microsystems Engineering (B.Sc.) · 3 years Source (3)“Microsystems Engineering (Bachelor of Science)”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Standard Length of Studies: 6 semester resp. 3 years”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of Instruction: German based, with only some advanced courses in English”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | Liberal Arts and Sciences · 4 years Source (2)“LAS is the first four-year, English-taught Bachelor program of its kind at a German university”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | English test required unless an exemption applies Source (2)“Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency at B2 level or higher according to the CEFR”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“English as mother tongue”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| IELTS minimum | not yet determined | 5.5 (reference) |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (1–6 scale) | not yet determined | 4 (reference) Source (1)“TOEFL iBT (score of 4.0-4.5) - the certificate is valid for two years”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| TOEFL iBT minimum (0–120 scale) | not yet determined | 72 (reference) Source (1)“TOEFL iBT (score of 72-94) - the certificate is valid for two years,”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Minimum German level (CEFR) | C1 Source (2)“To successfully complete a bachelor's or state examination degree programme, you need very good German language skills (C1)”www.osa.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Very good German language skills (level C1 of the European reference framework required for application already)”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | not yet determined |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“LAS is the first four-year, English-taught Bachelor program of its kind at a German university”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Deutschlandstipendium
€300 (≈ US$332)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$332)
- Renewal: Renewable
Sources (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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“It may be renewed after one year”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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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)“Subjects without special prerequisites for admission (free admission) 01 Dec 2026 - 08 April 2027 01 June - 07 Oct 2027”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Liberal Arts and Sciences: English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“Applicants must provide proof of English proficiency at B2 level or higher according to the CEFR”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Liberal Arts and Sciences: Personal statement / main essay: Required Source (2)“The application essay must answer the application question and be written in English”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“In your application essay you can show how you approach and answer our essay question”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Liberal Arts and Sciences: School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“Your University Entrance Qualification consists of your school-leaving diploma and your transcript of grades”www.ucf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 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)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisia
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: Students from Tunisia
Sources (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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Costs for international students
| Tuition | €1,500 per term (≈ US$1,700) (reference) |
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| Tuition rule for international students at public universities (government) | If you study at a public university, you will not have to pay any tuition fees in most cases. Only a small semester contribution of €300 per semester (6 months) on average is payable. |
| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €900–€1,000 per month (≈ US$997–1,100) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Health insurance is compulsory: anyone who wants to enrol at a German university must have health insurance. If your home-country insurance is not recognised in Germany, you will have to sign up for coverage in Germany. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €11,904 per year (≈ US$13,200) (2026 figure) |
Sources (9)
“The tuition fee for international students is 1,500 euros per semester in accordance with Section 4 (1) of the State Higher Education Fees Act”uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Non-EU nationals 1500 € tuition”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you want to study or do a doctorate at a public university, you will not have to pay any tuition fees in most cases.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Only a small semester contribution of €300 per semester (6 months) on average is payable.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The living cost in Freiburg amounts to approximately 900-1000 € per month”www.tf.uni-freiburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Anyone who wants to enrol at a German university must have health insurance.”www.study-in-germany.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“If your health insurance policy from your home country is not recognised in Germany, you will have to sign up for coverage in Germany.”www.study-in-germany.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You are able to cover your living costs for the duration of your study programme. You can prove that you have sufficient funds through a blocked bank account (at least €11,904 in 2026), a scholarship or a declaration of commitment.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“From 1 January 2025, the presumed annual requirement that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 11,904 euros.”www.study-in-germany.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Students from third countries on a residence permit for studying may work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year without Federal Employment Agency approval, or up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period; during the semester break they can work without restrictions. government rule Source (2)“Students from third countries are permitted to work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year without requiring the approval of the Federal Employment Agency (BA).”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Alternatively, both third-country students and students from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland may work up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period, just like German students. During the semester break, they can work without any restrictions.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)“Alternatively, both third-country students and students from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland may work up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period, just like German students.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Residence permit for jobseekers under Section 20 (1) No. 1 of the Residence Act: issued for up to 18 months after graduation to find skilled employment in Germany. government rule Source (2)“After successfully completing your degree, you can extend your stay in Germany by applying for a residence permit for jobseekers under Section 20 (1) No. 1 of the Residence Act (AufenthG). The residence permit is issued for up to 18 months as a means of finding skilled employment in Germany.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You can work in any occupation while looking for skilled employment.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Location
| 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).