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Freiburg University of Education

📍 Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg

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BW University of Education in Freiburg for school teacher training. Non-EU pay €1,500/sem.

Fields of study

EducationTeacher TrainingHealth Education

Popular programmes

  • 🎓MEd Primary School
  • 🎓MEd Secondary School
  • 🎓MA Education Sciences
  • 🎓MA Spanish-German Studies
⚠️ This university is in Baden-Württemberg, where non-EU/EEA students pay €1,500 tuition per semester.
Next stepsAfter admission — the visa pipeline

Got admission? Here's what to do next.

Every international student needs the same three things to study at this university: an offer letter, a blocked account, and health insurance. Here's the honest order.

💳 Open a blocked account

German embassies require proof you have ~€11,904 for one year. A blocked account (Sperrkonto) is the standard way to show this.

Expatrio

Berlin-based fintech designed for international students — quick, English-friendly, popular bundle option.

Setup: €49 (one-off, refundable on activation)Monthly: Free
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Fintiba

One of Germany's longest-running blocked-account fintechs, very widely used by international students.

Setup: €89 (one-off)Monthly: €4.90
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🩺 Health insurance

You need pre-arrival travel + health insurance for your visa appointment. Once you arrive and enrol, switch to public insurance (TK / DAK) if you are under 30.

DR-WALTER Educare24

Most international students applying via Expatrio — comes bundled with the blocked account.

From €30/monthOnline in 15 minutes

Mawista Student

Students using Fintiba, or those who want standalone visa insurance without bundling.

From €33/monthOnline in 10 minutes
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📋 Student visa process

With your offer letter, blocked account, and insurance in hand, you're ready to apply for the student visa at your German embassy. Plan 4–12 weeks for the visa decision.

Full visa walkthrough →Application checklist

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on the most-asked questions about PH Freiburg.

Does PH Freiburg charge tuition for international students?+

Yes — because Freiburg University of Education is in Baden-Württemberg, non-EU/EEA students pay €1,500 per semester in tuition, plus a semester contribution of about €175.

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Living in Freiburg

Average ~€1,000/month, rent ~€500/month.

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Find a scholarship

DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium and university-specific awards.

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Visa walkthrough

Step-by-step from offer letter to embassy appointment.

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