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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-Universit\u00e4t Freiburg), founded in 1457, is one of Germany\u2019s oldest and most respected public research universities. Located in the picturesque city of Freiburg im Breisgau in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, it combines centuries of academic tradition with strong modern research output across humanities, natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, and social sciences. As a German University of Excellence, Freiburg hosts numerous interdisciplinary clusters, maintains a wide international network, and attracts students from over 120 countries. The university emphasizes academic rigor, innovation, and global collaboration while offering a vibrant student life in a compact, green university town near the Black Forest. With world-class facilities including the University Medical Center, extensive libraries, and active international offices.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
University Name<\/th>\nUniversity of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-Universit\u00e4t Freiburg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/th>\nFreiburg im Breisgau, Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, Germany<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/th>\n1457<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/th>\nPublic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students<\/th>\n~24,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/th>\nhttps:\/\/www.uni-freiburg.de<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nEU\/EEA Students<\/th>\nNon-EU International Students<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Bachelor\u2019s & Consecutive Master\u2019s<\/td>\nNo tuition; semester contribution ~\u20ac190<\/td>\n\u20ac1,500\/semester tuition (for those enrolled from winter 2017\/18 onwards) + semester contribution ~\u20ac190. Some exemptions apply (e.g., those who started before 2017\/18 or certain doctoral candidates).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PhD Programs<\/td>\nNo tuition; semester contribution applies<\/td>\nGenerally exempt from the \u20ac1,500 tuition; semester contribution applies; many doctoral positions are funded.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n