University of Freiburg

Freiburg
Germany

Language of instruction

English
German

   Generally available as a second or third preference.

Already a comprehensive university at its founding in 1457, the University of Freiburg’s excellence in research and teaching continues to be reflected in various national and international higher education rankings. Many famous philosophers, top researchers, and Nobel laureates have taught and researched at the University.

Freiburg is situated in one of the most popular vacationing regions and one of the most beautiful landscapes in Germany – between the fabled Rhine River and the romantic Black Forest. The city gets more sun than anywhere else in Germany.

Semester dates

UQ SemesterHost SemesterDates
Semester 1Summer SemesterApril–July
Semester 2Winter SemesterOctober–February

View the University of Freiburg academic calendar

Campuses

Uni Freiburg has multiple campuses scattered throughout the city of Freiburg, each specialising in different faculties:

  • Main campus (Humanities)
  • Natural sciences campus
  • University medical centre
  • Biology, botanical gardens & off-site clinics
  • Engineering campus
  • Sports centre & university stadium
  • Plant biotechnology campus
  • Psychology campus

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Full-time study load

24 ECTS credits per semester at the University of Freiburg is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

Host university requirements

GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at the University of Freiburg.

Language
Students should have a B2/C1 level of German proficiency in order to take courses in German.

Study Options
Not applicable to this university. You can choose courses from any of the faculties at Freiburg which are open to exchange students, however, there are numerous course restrictions outlined below. 

Other Requirements
You must have at least 6 UQ units worth of general electives available to study at the University of Freiburg as course profiles are unavailable for study plan approval prior to commencing exchange.

The maximum age of participants at the Freiburg Global Exchange Program is 35 years.

Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.

Find courses

Search the University of Freiburg course catalogue or search for courses 

Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only. 
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.

 

Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate
Data Science
Economics
Finance
German
Law
Leadership and Management
Postgraduate
German

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Accommodation

There are several possibilities for finding a room in Freiburg, including dormitories run by the University of Freiburg . University housing is very popular, particularly in the winter semester, and you may have to be put on a waiting list.

Cost of living

Students at the University of Freiburg must pay an administrative and student activity fee as well as student government fees.

Financial support

A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.  

Exchange students studying at Freiburg may apply for the Baden-Württemberg Scholarship , DAAD Scholarships or any other financial aid they may be eligible for.

Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

If you have private health insurance in your native country, it might be possible to have your health insurance recognised in Germany under certain circumstances.

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)

Organise your visa

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

The University of Freiburg has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.

Contact the German Federal Foreign Office for more visa information.

Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.

If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.

Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)