Participants in the exchange program at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg primarily enroll in courses offered through University College Freiburg. Click here to view the most recent UCF course catalog and student handbook. A full-time course load is 30 ECTS per semester.
To qualify to take courses taught in German, students will need to demonstrate a B2 to C1 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages. Qualified applicants may take courses from all departments EXCEPT: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Molecular Medicine, and Psychology. Click here to view Uni Freiburg's full course catalog.
Students who wish to enroll in German language courses may do so through the Sprachlehrinstitut. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
It is recommended that students possess some German language proficiency prior to arrival.
Summer and Winter University:
Participants have the opportunity to enroll in an optional pre-semester German language and culture program offered prior to both semesters through Uni Freiburg's Summer and Winter University. Enrollment in this program is not included in program fees.
Baden-Württemberg STIPENDIUM:
Exchange students in the University of Freiburg Global Exchange Program are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. Click here for more information on the online application process.
Other scholarships:
Arizona International scholarships:
Departmental scholarships:
- Ask your academic advisor about scholarships, awards, and grants offered through your department!
- College of Humanities Scholarships
- SILLC Global Award Fund
- Department of German Studies scholarships
- Honors College study abroad scholarships
External scholarships:
- Gilman Scholarship (for Pell Grant recipients)
- Fund for Education Abroad
- DAAD scholarships