University of Freiburg

Freiburg · BWPublicFounded 1457

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64%

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Editorial assessment

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Tier: Strong
Selectivity: Medium
Strong subjects: Microsystems Eng, Sustainability, Embedded Systems, Renewable Energy
Fit notes: Beautiful campus, strong sustainability and engineering masters in English.
Tuition summary: EUR 1,500 per semester (non-EU in BW)
English bachelor: No
English master: Yes
Teaching languages: English
Summary: Beautiful campus, strong sustainability and engineering masters in English.

Standing and scale

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QS 2026#202THE 2026#138US News#227

Students
24135 (2025)
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International
18%
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International students
4344
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Acceptance rate
33%
Varies significantly by program. Some programs are admission-restricted (NC/Numerus Clausus), others have open admission.
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Fees

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Tuition bachelor noneu
1,500 EUR
Applies to non-EU/EEA citizens enrolling in state examination, bachelor's, or consecutive master's programs. Continuing education/part-time master's programs may be exempt.
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Tuition master noneu
1,500 EUR
Applies to non-EU/EEA citizens enrolling in state examination, bachelor's, or consecutive master's programs. Continuing education/part-time master's programs may be exempt.
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Application fee
0–75 EUR
Most programs use direct application; some may require application via uni-assist
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Deadlines

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6/10 sourced

restricted_admission_nc_non_eu
15 July
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open_admission_non_eu
4 October
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higher_semesters
1 September - 30 September
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restricted_admission_nc_non_eu
15 January
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open_admission_non_eu
31 March
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higher_semesters
1 March - 31 March
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social_sciences_global_studies
30 November (Summer semester only)
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medical_sciences_cardiovascular
31 March
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global_urban_health
15 September
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liberal_arts_sciences_ucf
15 July (Winter only)
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Language requirements

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Ielts
B2 (5.5-6.5) for most programs · Any
B1 minimum: 4.0-5.0, C1 minimum: 7.0-8.0
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Toefl
B2 (72-94) for most programs · Any
B1 minimum: 44-71, C1 minimum: 95. Validity: 2 years. TOEFL PBT B2 minimum: 567. TOEFL Essentials B2 range: 8-9.5, C1 minimum: 10.
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Cambridge
B1: Preliminary Certificate B1, B2: FCE (B2 First), C1: CAE (C1 Advanced) or CPE (C2 Proficiency) · Any
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How you apply

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Process
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Most programs use direct application; some may require application via uni-assist.
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Credential requirements

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4/5 sourced

Moi acceptance
Pakistan
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Ibcc equivalence
Pakistan
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Hec attestation
Pakistan
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Percentage cutoff
Pakistan
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Documents required
Pakistan
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Scholarships

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Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship)
300 EUR/month from federal government + 300 EUR/month from private sponsors
All enrolled students (German and international) with outstanding academic achievements. Criteria: Academic excellence, community service, overcoming unfavorable circumstances, work experience. Merit-based.
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DAAD Scholarship Programme
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International students at all levels
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Baden-Wurttemberg Stipendium
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Friedrich Naumann Foundation
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Konrad Adenauer Foundation
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Heinrich Boll Foundation
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Friedrich Ebert Foundation
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KAAD (Catholic Academic Exchange Service)
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Post-graduate scholarships for students from specific countries including Pakistan
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Dr. Leo Ricker Foundation
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Students at University of Freiburg
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Hilde Domin Programme (DAAD)
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At-risk students and doctoral candidates
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Housing

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Support services

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Visa support
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Tuition fees advisory
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Counselling
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German language courses
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Language tandem
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Courses

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