International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg (University of Freiburg)
Freiburg, Germany

Website: http://www.uni-freiburg.de/

 

Institution Profile
 

The University of Freiburg was founded in 1457 and today is one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious academic institutions. Its student population of 21000 students is a very dynamic one, with an international student percentage of 16%.

The university campus stretches over the whole town, with the Arts and Humanities Faculty right in the centre and the Science Faculties in the North of the town. Attracting a vast number of scholars from all over the world each year, the University of Freiburg is an internationally renowned research centre, which enjoys an outstanding reputation within and beyond the borders of Germany.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Late October to Mid February
Semester 2: End April to End July

Curriculum Structure

Modularized Bachelor and Master programs; European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
Medium of Instruction for Classes

German
Faculties/Schools
 
  • Faculty of Theology
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Economics and Behavioral Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Philology
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
  • Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Earth Sciences
  • Faculty of Biology
  • Faculty of Forest and Environmental Sciences
  • Faculty of Engineering
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

Exchange students are not eligible to pursue the following fields of study:  Medicine, Dentistry, Psychology, Pharmaceutics

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.
NUS Application Deadline

Please check with your faculty for its internal application deadlines. After you have been selected by and accepted your faculty’s internal offer, your faculty would give you the application instructions of the partner university.

 
Accommodations
Housing Options

The University of Freiburg does not have its own Hall of Residence. However, the International Office of the University of Freiburg closely cooperates with the Studentenwerk (http://www.studenten-wg.de/) All exchange students may submit a housing application with their ‘normal’ application for exchange to IRO in order to secure a housing.

(Students may also look for private housing options; types of accommodation available include individual rooms as well as 2-3 room apartments. Lease costs can range from €180 - €350 per month.)
 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulation

Exchange students have to obtain a long-term visa (residence permit). Applications for the permits must be submitted through the German Embassy in Singapore. For further information please refer to: www.singapur.diplo.de (Culture & Education ’ Studying in Germany ’ Visa information).

Health/Medical Insurance

Mandatory public health insurance: approx. 65,00 Euro per month

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.
 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs
Euros €
Accommodation
180 - 350
Food
160
Transport
65
Insurance
65
Others
100
Monthly Estimate
570 - 740


Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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