Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau

Short answer: application and German certificate

• Applying: for Bachelor's and Master's, regardless of nationality, through the university's online application portal. Master's applications are first reviewed by the department. The official pages do not mention uni-assist.
• Restricted Bachelor's programmes: the C1-level language certificate must be available when you apply.
• Admission-free Bachelor's programmes: you can apply with DSH 1, TestDaF 3 or proof of attending a C1 course; the C1 certificate must be submitted by enrolment at the latest. This is not conditional admission, but a chance to complete the certificate before enrolment.
• If your school certificate does not give direct entry: there is a one-year Feststellungsprüfung course at the Studienkolleg in Heidelberg, applied for through the Freiburg portal (B2 required; winter 1 June – 15 July, summer 1 December – 15 January). The official pages do not say a degree place is reserved.

Routes at other universities are compared in our conditional admission overview.

Language certificates and Master's requirements

• German (Bachelor's): DSH-2/3, TestDaF 4/5 in all four parts, Goethe C2, DSD II, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule or a German-language school-leaving certificate.
• Master's: language and academic requirements depend on the programme; the university publishes a programme-by-programme list of language requirements for Master's applications. Accepted English tests are listed on the official language certificates page.

Our German certificates guide compares the exams, and our Master's guide explains the steps.

Fees and deadlines

• Tuition: €1,500 per semester for students from outside the EU/EEA starting a Bachelor's, Staatsexamen or consecutive Master's (since winter semester 2017/18). Continuing-education Master's are exempt, and groups such as holders of a German school-leaving certificate or permanent residents can be exempt. Second degree: €650.
• Semester fee: according to the official page, currently €190 per semester (Studierendenwerk €103, administrative fee €80, student body €7); the page does not name the semester.
• Deadlines (as printed in the official table): restricted programmes 1 June – 15 July 2026 for the winter semester; admission-free programmes 1 December 2025 – 9 April 2026 (summer) and 1 June – 8 October 2026 (winter). Summer semester 2027 dates are not yet published.
• Master's: deadlines vary by programme (e.g. Environmental Governance 1 March – 15 May, Neuroscience 1 March – 31 March).

Our tuition fee guide explains the Baden-Württemberg fee.

English-taught Master's examples

Two examples whose official programme pages state English as the language of instruction:

• Environmental Governance (M.Sc.) — English C1 required
• Neuroscience (M.Sc.) — English B2 required

Some programmes require German and English together or as alternatives; check the language requirement on the programme page.

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg: A Deep-Rooted Educational Tradition and Modern Approaches

Since its founding in 1457, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg has consistently aimed for academic excellence, establishing itself as one of Germany's oldest and most respected educational institutions. It holds the distinction of being the second university founded by the Habsburg Dynasty after the University of Vienna, and today, it is the fifth oldest university in Germany. The university boasts a long tradition of teaching in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and technology, offering a wide array of interdisciplinary programs.

With its 11 faculties, it provides educational opportunities in many diverse fields, from fundamental sciences like medicine, law, theology, philosophy, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, to modern areas such as environmental sciences and computer science. This diversity allows you to specialize in your areas of interest and interact with different disciplines. The university's high international reputation attracts students from over 120 countries worldwide; approximately 18.2% of the total student body comprises international students. This makes Freiburg University a multicultural and enriching learning environment.