Getting started
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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!
Service Center Studium (SCS)
Your first point of contact for all study-related enquiries.
- study@uni-freiburg.de
- Hotline:+49 761 2034246\ Mon – Thu: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm\ Fri: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Info-Point on the ground floor:\ Mon, Tue, Thu: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\ Mon – Thu: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Service Center Studium\ Sedanstraße 6\ 79098 Freiburg
- Follow us on Instagram:\ @ufr_servicecenterstudium
Our advising and counselling services
Enrolment
In order to study at the University of Freiburg, you must be properly enrolled (registered). Once you have enrolled, you officially become a student at the University of Freiburg.
After your arrival and successful enrolment, there are a few important steps to take to get your studies off to a good start. Use the links below access the most important information and ensure a smooth start to your studies.
Orientation events
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- Orientation week in the winter semester
- First-Year Student Day
- Welcome Day
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Orientation week in the winter semester
In the week before the start of the lecture period for the winter semester, the University of Freiburg offers introductory events, such as information lectures, small group programmes, guided tours and more.
The myUFR app is the best way to plan your orientation week. It also provides many additional helpful tips and information.
Some departments hold preparatory or orientation events ahead of the official orientation week. Consult your department’s website for further details so you don’t miss anything.
First-Year Student Day
The University starts the winter-semester orientation week with First-Year Student Day at the SC Freiburg football stadium.
A colourful programme awaits beginning students: after listening to the rector’s official greeting, you can stroll through the Market of Opportunities and get to know the various advising services and recreational activities available at the University of Freiburg.
First-Year Student Day for winter semester 2025/26: Friday, 10 October 2025, 2:00 pm at the SC Freiburg football stadium
Welcome Day
In addition to the regular orientation events, the International Office also invites international students to attend its Welcome Day in the two weeks prior to the beginning of the lecture period.
Starting your studies made easy
Getting started
Orientation week
Your first lecture
Graded assessments
Intercultural Mentoring
Tour of the Service Center Studium (SCS)
UniMailbox
UniAccount
The ‘myUFR’ app
Additional offers and information for beginning students
[Health insurance
Health insurance not only provides protection and medical care in the event of illness, but is also a prerequisite for enrolment.
Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/getting-started/enrolment/health-insurance/) [Accommodation and living
Finding a room in Freiburg can be as challenging as in any university town. The key is to keep at it! On this page, you’ll find important information on the various housing options available in Freiburg. Good luck!
Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/getting-started/housing-and-living/) [Registering your residence and the Immigration Office
If you have to move for your studies, there are a few administrative formalities you’ll need to complete.
Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/getting-started/residence-registration-and-authorities/) [Benefits for students
From the SemesterTicket and leisure activities to insurance options – your student status comes with a lot of advantages. Find out more here!
Read more](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/advantages-of-student-status/) [Campus tour
Pay a virtual visit to the University of Freiburg and get to know the campus with our campus tour. We guide you through campus with videos, images, audio recordings, and small quiz elements and introduce you to different places and people from daily life at the University.\
Campus tour](https://www.osa.uni-freiburg.de/campustour-en/) [Where is it?
The University of Freiburg’s faculties and institutions are spread across the entire city. Use our maps to get oriented and navigate directly to the destination you’re looking for.
University of Freiburg maps](https://uni-freiburg.de/en/maps/)