Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg

Germany

Country

Freiburg

City

24240

Total Students

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Status

About the University

Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg overview

The University of Freiburg, or officially Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, is a research-oriented public university founded in 1457 in the city of Freiburg in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany. With a teaching tradition spanning more than 500 years — particularly in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and technology — the University of Freiburg is the fifth oldest university in Germany and enjoys prestige both nationally and internationally.

The University of Freiburg, whose graduates and faculty members have been awarded 22 Nobel Prizes in various fields, today provides higher education opportunities to more than 24,000 students.

About the University

About Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg

The University of Freiburg, whose graduates and faculty members have been awarded 22 Nobel Prizes in various fields, today provides higher education opportunities to more than 24,000 students.

City

Freiburg

Country

Germany

Number of Students

24240

#113

Times Universities

#189

QS World

National Ranking

#101

Shanghai List

75%

Placement Rate

Faculties & Programs

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Scholarship Opportunities

Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg scholarships and financial aid

The University of Freiburg does not provide scholarship opportunities for international students.

Application Process

How to get into Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg

The University of Freiburg offers a preparatory program called "Studienkolleg" to prepare incoming students for higher education and to help them develop German language proficiency.

In addition, prospective international students wishing to apply to undergraduate programs offered by the University of Freiburg must meet the following admission requirements.

Completion of 12 years of basic education
4-Year High School Diploma
Strong Grade Point Average
Having taken the university entrance exam (YKS) administered by OSYM and having been placed at a university offering a 4-year undergraduate degree in Turkey.
or
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
or
European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma
or
Advanced Placement (AP)
- The prospective international student must have taken and sat the Advanced Placement courses relevant to the field of the undergraduate program they are applying to.
For programs taught in English: English Proficiency Certificate
- English Proficiency Certificate obtained through international English proficiency exams such as IELTS or TOEFL
For programs taught in German: German Language Proficiency Certificate
- German Language Proficiency Certificate obtained through international German proficiency exams such as TestDaF, TELC, or Goethe-Zertifikat

Prospective international students wishing to apply to graduate programs offered by the University of Freiburg must meet the following admission requirements.

4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Strong Grade Point Average
At least 180 ECTS credits earned during undergraduate study
GRE/GMAT scores may be required depending on the specific admission requirements of the department applied to.

Campus

Take a closer look at Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg

Since its founding in 1457, the university has grown and evolved alongside the city of Freiburg, becoming fully integrated with it. The university's buildings are clustered in three main areas — the university center adjacent to the historic city center, the institutes district, and the engineering campus — though university-owned buildings can also be found in other parts of the city. The university library, located in the historic city center, is the fourth largest university library in Germany. The institutes district houses the university's natural science faculties.

The engineering campus is located in the northwest of the city center, near the small Freiburg airport, and close to the University Medical Center. The university's new library, opened in 2015, is housed in a modern building and holds a portion of the university's collection.

Campus Life

Deeply intertwined with the city of Freiburg, the University of Freiburg sits at the heart of Freiburg's social and cultural life. Nearly all of the social and cultural opportunities that Freiburg has to offer students are typically within walking distance. The university is home to a wide range of student clubs and organizations that bring together enthusiasts of virtually every interest area, and the University of Freiburg also offers sports classes under the name Hochschulsport in its own gymnasium facilities.

Additionally, the famous Freiburg Cathedral, Münsterplatz, the Bächle, the Augustiner Museum, and Mundenhof are among the must-see attractions in the city of Freiburg.

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