University College Freiburg (2024)

Here, we have compiled information for prospective international students to facilitate your start in Germany and at UCF and to accompany you through your studies.If you have questions, please contact our International CoordinatorAnne Klemperer.If you are an (interested) incoming LAS exchange student, please also see the information here on our website.

Before you arrive– general information

• The University'sWelcome Guide for International Studentscovers questions on visa,residency, insurance...For yourvisa application, you must provide "proof of financing"of about €11,208 for one year.
• General housing information is available under Student Life. Student Services Freiburg offersService Packages for international students.
• Finally, current students can often provide very good advice, e.g. theLAS student mediators. And check out the virtualCampus Tours for first impressions of Freiburg and its University.

Before you arrive– information per incoming group

1st year degree-seeking students

• Application & Admissions: Please see the information here on our website.
• Enrollment at the University of Freiburg: You must register at theDepartment of International Admissions and Services (IAS).

• Housing: TheInternational Officeaims to provide dorm rooms to international students for their 1st semester (with extension option); to this end,you must provide your visa by the end of August. Further information on housing possibilities is available here.
• Finances & Scholarships
• Advising onfinancesandscholarshipsby theUni Student Service Center
• Funding your studies information from theStudent Services Freiburg
• Scholarship information at theGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• Semester fees:All students pay a semester administrative fee. Non-EU international full-degree students pay a tuition fee in addition.
• Health insurance: You must apply for coverage from a public German provider or apply for a waiver at a German public provider before enrollment at IAS.Please see the detailed information under "Enrollment for International Students".

• German language courses:You will receive information on taking (German) language courses during the Welcome Week.

UCF Erasmus and UK partner exchanges

• Enrollmentat the University of Freiburg: Register at theDepartment of International Admissions and Services (IAS)by email early in the registration period, before coming to Freiburg. For registration, you must include:

1. Proof that you have paid the semester administrative fee
2. A copy of your letter of acceptance
3. Proof that you have health insurance – if you are using health insurance from your home country, you need to apply for a waiver from a German public health insurance provider.

Please also see the checklist sent to yousent by email from the central International Office (IO).

• Housing:You can apply for a dorm room inMobility Online (platform for Erasmus).
• Semester fees: No tuition fee! Pay thesemester administrative fee, at areduced Erasmus rate. See the checklist sent by the central IO.
• Health insurance: Please see the detailed information under "Enrolment for International Students".If using European insurance (EHIC), please apply for a waiver from a German public health insurance provider before enrollment at IAS; see the checklist sent by IO.

• German language courses:You can take German language courses at the University's language teaching center, the SLI.For free courses, pleaseapply at SLIduring their registration period. As these classes fill up very quickly (sometimes within 15 minutes), make sure to register as early as possible.

UCF Yokohama and Waseda exchanges

• Enrollment at the University of Freiburg: Please follow the instructions given in the Letter of Acceptance (Zulassungsbescheid) sent to you by email from the Department International Admissions and Services (IAS). Enroll as early as possible within the registration period.
• Housing:No guarantee of housing. Information on possibilities isavailable here.Also, please contact Anne Klemperer, International Coordinator at UCF, for assistance:anne.klemperer@ucf.uni-freiburg.de.
• Semester fees: No tuition fee! Pay thesemester administrative fee. Please see the instructions in the university registration portal (link to this in Letter of Admission).
• Health insurance: You must apply for coverage from a public German provider or apply for a waiver at a German public provider before enrollment at IAS.Please see the detailed information under "Enrolment for International Students".

• German language courses:You can take German language courses at the University's language teaching center, the SLI.For free courses, pleaseapply at SLIduring their registration period. As these classes fill up very quickly (sometimes within 15 minutes), make sure to register as early as possible.

Global Exchange – University of Arizona exchange

• Enrollmentat the University of Freiburg: Please see the instructions sent by email from the University of Freiburg International Office (IO).Enroll as early as possible within the registration period.
• Housing:Please see the instructions sent by email from theUniversity of FreiburgInternational Office (IO).
• Semester fees: No tuition fee! Pay thesemester administrative fee. Please see the instructions sent by email from theUniversity of FreiburgInternational Office (IO).
• Health insurance:Pleasesee the instructions sent by email from theUniversity of FreiburgInternational Office (IO).

• German language courses:You can take German language courses at the University's language teaching center, the SLI.For free courses, pleaseapply at SLIduring their registration period. As these classes fill up very quickly (sometimes within 15 minutes), make sure to register as early as possible.

Dual Degree with University College Maastricht

• Enrollmentat the University of Freiburg: Please follow the instructions given in the Letter of Acceptance (Zulassungsbescheid) sent to you by email from the Department International Admissions and Services (IAS). Enroll as early as possible within the registration period.
• Housing:No guarantee of housing. Information on possibilities isavailable here.Also, please contact Anne Klemperer, International Coordinator at UCF, for assistance:anne.klemperer@ucf.uni-freiburg.de.
• Semester fees: No tuition fee! Pay thesemester administrative fee. Please see the instructions in the university registration portal (link to this in Letter of Admission).
• Health insurance:Please see the detailed information under "Enrolment for International Students".If using European insurance (EHIC), please apply for a waiver from a German public health insurance provider before enrollment at IAS.

• German language courses: Dual Degree students are not eligible for free courses at University's language teaching center, the SLI, but can register for regular courses with a fee during SLI's registration period.

Your start at UCF and the University of Freiburg

• Buddy-For-A-Day:Your first day in Freiburg can be stressful. Buddies pick you up at the station, show you around the town and uni, take you to your dorm... If you're interested, please contact Anne Klemperer.
• During theLAS Welcome Weekyou get to know fellow students, staff, and the academic, social, and administrative setting at UCF. It includes a session for international students covering tax IDs, language courses, bank accounts, and where to get a bike.
• The University hostsWelcome Daysfor all new international students to introduce you to the University and to student life in Freiburg.
• The Studierendenwerk Freiburg has compiledFirst Stepsyou need to complete once you are in Freiburg.

Studying at UCF, the University of Freiburg, in Germany

• Support and advisingis available at UCF, the University, and from theStudierendenwerk Freiburg.
• The University hasspecific offeringsfor international students, including language courses, intercultural training and mentoring, and preparation for the German job market.
• More information on studying in Germany is available from theGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)and on the pageStudy in Germany.