University of Freiburg
📍 Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg
A historic research university in the scenic Black Forest, known for medicine, environmental sciences and the humanities. Non-EU students pay €1,500 per semester.
Fields of study
Popular programmes
- 🎓MSc Environmental Sciences
- 🎓MSc Computer Science
- 🎓MA Global Studies
- 🎓MSc Renewable Energy Engineering & Management
Admission requirements
Programme-specific minimums vary — confirm on the official programme page before applying.
- Academic / GPA
- Bachelor's with ~70%+ (German 2.5 or higher)
- English (IELTS / TOEFL)
- IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 92+
- German language
- DSH 2 / TestDaF 4×4 for German-taught programmes (most Freiburg Bachelor's are in German).
- Other documents & expectations
- Subject-relevant Bachelor's
- Letter of Motivation
- Some humanities programmes require a writing sample
Application deadlines
Deadlines change yearly — always verify on the official programme page.
🍂 Winter intake (starts October)
Master's: 15 July. Bachelor's: 15 July.
🌸 Summer intake (starts April)
15 January for selected programmes.
ℹ️ Non-EU students pay €1,500/semester (Baden-Württemberg policy).
How to apply
Apply via uni-assist
Centralised application service for international applicants. Pay ~€75 for first application, €30 each additional.
Open the application portal →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.
📋 How to apply — step by step
Tailored for this university's application route.
- 1Create a uni-assist account at uni-assist.de (free, English).
- 2Upload certified copies of your degree, transcripts and language test.
- 3Pay the application fee (~€75 for the first programme, ~€30 for each additional).
- 4uni-assist verifies your documents and forwards them to the university (4–6 weeks).
- 5The university makes the final admission decision and sends an offer letter.
- 6Accept the offer and enrol (Immatrikulation) to receive your enrolment letter.
💳 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.
Fintiba
One of Germany's longest-running blocked-account fintechs, very widely used by international students.
🩺 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.
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Most international students applying via Expatrio — comes bundled with the blocked account.
Mawista Student
Students using Fintiba, or those who want standalone visa insurance without bundling.
📋 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.
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on the most-asked questions about Uni Freiburg.
Does Uni Freiburg charge tuition for international students?+
Yes — because University of Freiburg is in Baden-Württemberg, non-EU/EEA students pay €1,500 per semester in tuition, plus a semester contribution of about €172.
What English language score does Uni Freiburg require?+
For English-taught programmes, University of Freiburg typically requires IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 92+. Programme-specific minimums can vary — always confirm on the official programme page.
When is the application deadline for Uni Freiburg?+
For winter intake (programmes starting in October), the deadline is typically: Master's: 15 July. Bachelor's: 15 July. For summer intake: 15 January for selected programmes.
How do I apply to Uni Freiburg?+
International applications go through uni-assist (uni-assist.de). You upload certified copies of your degree, transcripts and language test, and uni-assist verifies them before forwarding to Uni Freiburg. The application fee is approximately €75 for the first programme.
Is Uni Freiburg a good university?+
Yes. University of Freiburg is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world — currently around #192 globally. It is particularly strong in Medicine, Life Sciences, Humanities.
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Living in Freiburg
Average ~€1,000/month, rent ~€500/month.
City guide →💰
Find a scholarship
DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium and university-specific awards.
Browse scholarships →📋
Visa walkthrough
Step-by-step from offer letter to embassy appointment.
Read the visa guide →