# Information for international students

**Source**: https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/applying/international-applicants/
**Parent**: https://uni-freiburg.de/studium/bewerben/internationals/

International students often face particular challenges in their studies and in everyday life. Whether you have study-related questions, personal concerns or are dealing with cultural barriers, we’re happy to talk through your situation, explore the options, and map out the next steps together.

## Before applying

### Advising and degree programmes

### Financing your studies

**Service Center Studium**

**Advising and Counselling**

- [study@uni-freiburg.de](mailto:study@uni-freiburg.de)
- **Office hours**\
  Mon, Tue, Thu: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\
  Thu: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Service Center Studium\
  Sedanstraße 6 

  1st floor\
  79098 Freiburg

[Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/advising-counselling/)

## **Application**

### **How do I apply?**

As an international student at the University of Freiburg, you can enrol in full-time studies (degree seekers) or study for just one or two semesters (short-term study).

If you would like to purse a state examination, bachelor’s or master’s degree at the University of Freiburg and have questions about your application, the admission requirements (e.g. the university entrance qualification) or the application process itself, please contact the Application and Admission Team at the Service Center Studium.

[SCS Application and Admission](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/applying/team-application-and-admission/)

#### **Full-time studies** (degree seekers)

International prospective students have the opportunity to earn a state examination, bachelor’s or master’s degree at the University of Freiburg.

[Full-time studies (degree seekers)](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/applying/international-applicants/full-time-studies/)

#### **Short-term studies**

If you only wish to spend one or two semesters at the University of Freiburg and are not aiming for a degree, there are many options for arranging your stay here.

[Erasmus+](https://www.international.uni-freiburg.de/en/erasmus?set_language=en)

[Exchange programmes](https://www.international.uni-freiburg.de/en/in/study/nondegree?set_language=en)

[Freemover](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/applying/international-applicants/freemover/)

### Studienkolleg (preparatory college) and assessment examination

### Visa and entry

## **Enrolment**

Enrolment at the University of Freiburg is required for formal study, i.e. to take courses and examinations.

### How do I enrol?

### Semester fees and tuition

### The UniCard student ID card

### Access to IT resources and email

## Arriving in Freiburg

Welcome to the University of Freiburg!\
Starting your studies is an intense time, with many things to plan, organise and find all at once. We’ve pulled together the key information for you here.

We wish you a smooth start at the University of Freiburg!

### Orientation events and other offers

### The myUFR app

### Living and networking

## ****Organising your studies****

Do you want to change your field of study, re-register for next semester or take a leave of absence? Have you successfully completed your studies, or has your short-term stay at the University of Freiburg come to an end and you’d like to disenrol?

[Organising your studies](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/)

[Going abroad](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/university/international-affairs/going-abroad/)

## Crises and conflicts during your studies

If you encounter difficult situations or phases during your studies, there are many places – both within and outside of the university – that you can go for support and advice.

[Struggling with your studies?](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/crises-studies/)

## ****Advising****

Do you need help organising your studies or have doubts about your choice of degree programme? Or maybe you have specific questions or concerns and aren’t sure who to turn to? The advising and counselling services at the University of Freiburg are here to help. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you feel overwhelmed or need support. Our services are strictly confidential, and we will only act with your express consent. You decide which steps we take together.

[**Advising and** counselling services](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/advising/advising-counselling/)

**Welcome Service for Visiting International Scholars**

\
The Welcome Service of the International Office provides support with **non-academic matters** related to a stay at the University of Freiburg for the following groups:\
● international scholars at the University of Freiburg\
● international doctoral candidates\
● accompanying family members\
● host institutions at the university

[Read more](https://www.international.uni-freiburg.de/en/welcome-service?set_language=en)