The University of Freiburg is part of a global network encompassing over 300 partnerships with prestigious higher education institutions on all five continents. In the 2015/16 winter semester more than 4000 international students from around 130 countries were matriculated at the university – more than ever before.
- #101 Ranking
- 34 Masters
- 539 Academic Staff
- 21,416 Students
- 2,570 Students (int'l)
- 11,350 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (8)
- M.Sc. Applied Physics
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Solar Energy Engineering
- M.Sc. Sustainable Materials
Engineering & Technology (7)
- M.Sc. Microsystems Engineering
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Solar Energy Engineering
- M.Sc. Sustainable Materials
Humanities (7)
Social Sciences (7)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (4)
- M.Sc. Environmental Governance
- M.Sc. Environmental Sciences
- M.Sc. Forest Sciences
- M.Sc. Geology
Business & Management (3)
Medicine & Health (3)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- M.Sc. Global Urban Health
- M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- M.Sc. Forest Sciences
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
Computer Science & IT (1)
- M.Sc. Computer Science
Education & Training (1)
About
Education
Already a comprehensive university at its founding in 1457, the University of Freiburg still offers undergraduate and graduate studies as well as professorial qualification in all important disciplines today: the humanities, natural and engineering sciences, medicine, law, and theology. This diversity also provides an ideal environment for innovative interdisciplinary studies.
Research
The University of Freiburg is one of Europe’s strongest research universities. Thanks to its broad spectrum of academic fields, the University of Freiburg has great potential for innovative fundamental research – both at the core of individual disciplines and in collaborative interdisciplinary research. Freiburg researchers maintain close contact with other researchers at all levels – both locally and worldwide – at other universities and research institutions, as well as with industry partners.
Career
The University of Freiburg's "Freiburg Career Advancement" (FCA) program combines various institutions and departments focusing on career development. In addition, the university has also shown its support for providing excellent conditions for research, teaching, and qualification at the national and European levels .
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
101
2021
101
2020
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
113 -5
2022
108 -25
2021
83
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
189 -17
2022
172 3
2021
175
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
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2022
-
2021
168
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Student Services offers 4,000 residencies within 15 different dormitories throughout the region of Freiburg. The low rent, friendly neighbour’s and diverse recreational activities make these accommodations very popular. The living situation is usually mixed but studio and larger apartments are also available.
Library services
With a collection of 3.6 million volumes, the University Library is the largest research library in the region of Southern Baden. In addition, the UB and the University Computing Center run the New Media Center, which offers a variety of multimedia services. The University Librarys main purpose is to supply 20,000 employees and students with literature and information.
Medical services
The main clinical campus is situated in the western part of the city between the Stühlinger and Beurbarung districts.The off-campus clinics of the Psychiatry and Dermatology Departments are located in the city district of Herdern on Hauptstraße.The Medical Theoretical Institutes are also located in the city district of Herdern in the Institute Quarter of the University.
Student Life
Sports facilities
In the fitness and health center (fgz) of the Institute for Sports and Sports Science you will find modern equipment with a "back circuit", a targeted selection of cardio equipment and many opportunities for free and functional training.
Student clubs
- angLES Journal.
- Arts Liberated.
- Global Affairs in Dialogue.
- Jack.
- LESC – European Liberal Education Student Conference.
- LESS – European Liberal Education Student Symposium.
- Outreach Committee.
Accreditation
The teaching concept is based on a well-balanced blend of on-campus instruction and e-learning. Only shortly after its inception in 2006, the degree program received full accreditation and was accepted to the DAAD funding program "Postgraduate Degree Programs on Developing Countries at Universities in the Federal Republic of Germany." (Source: University of Freiburg Press Release)
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I studied in a really high learning environment where teachers, as well as colleagues, showed up as study buddies. University is a platform where you do just not learn through books but from colleagues, environment, and teachers and through your failure which gives you courage for the next semester to over deficiencies of the previous semester. I think apart from all this...
Environmental sciences study progam
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Onbuilding courses, interesting electives, explanatory excursions, good encouragement of learning statistical data analysis. Could be more practical approach, field work, etc..
Studying in Freiburg
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Although I enjoyed my time living and studying in Freiburg, it didn't give me the experience I expected. The lectures weren't interactive, and my performance as a student was purely evaluated according to the final exam.
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