# University of Freiburg

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# **Studying in Freiburg**

The University of Freiburg currently has around 24,500 students. The University offers a broad interdisciplinary spectrum of high-quality research and teaching with its eleven faculties and around 240 degree programmes, as well as 453  full and 28 junior professorships.

[Study](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/)

[Application](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/applying/)

[Programme offerings](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/orientation/)

[Counseling](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/)

# **Research**

The University of Freiburg is among Europe’s strongest research universities. Its broad spectrum of academic fields provides great potential for basic research – both at the core of individual disciplines and in collaborative research.

[Research](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/research/)

[Research Profile](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/research/research-profile/)

[The Excellence Strategy](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/topics-in-focus/the-excellence-strategy/)

# Freiburg and the University

Locally rooted yet well connected at the European and global levels. The close relationship between the city and the University has a long tradition. The University’s buildings shape the cityscape, its ideas for sustainability, health, and culture the community, its graduates the job market and the demography of one of Germany’s youngest cities.

[University](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/university/)

[Portrait](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/university/portrait/)

[Faculties](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/university/faculties/)

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[University in Numbers](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/university/portrait/university-in-numbers/)

# **Teaching**

Teaching staff at the University of Freiburg use research-related topics to pique students‘ curiosity and enthusiasm for science and to prepare them for challenges facing society today. Numerous support programmes and development opportunities are available to you.

[Teaching](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/teaching/)

# **Transfer**

The University of Freiburg understands transfer as a multidirectional exchange between the University, society, industry, and politics that benefits all in equal measure.

[Transfer](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/transfer/)

[Technology Transfer](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/transfer/technology-transfer/)

[Knowledge Transfer](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/transfer/knowledge-transfer/)

[Educational Transfer](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/transfer/educational-transfer/)

# Topics in focus

[Internationalization

The University of Freiburg understands itself as a cosmopolitan and globally connected place of knowledge. We foster boundless thinking through global exchange.

Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/university/international-affairs/internationalization/)
[**Sustainability**

The University of Freiburg pursues ambitious sustainability goals in all fields of action: in research, teaching, and transfer, as well as in operations and governance.

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[Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Freiburg actively promotes a university culture that is equitable, inclusive, and sensitive to discrimination.

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[**Career and Human Resources Development**

The University of Freiburg regards career and human resources development for its employees as a central strategic task.

Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/university/career-and-human-resources-development/)