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CSU IP Germany: University of Freiburg (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Freiburg, Germany
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CSU International Programs 
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There are currently no active application cycles for this program.
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Fact Sheet:
Program Provider: CSU International Programs Program Type: Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Class Standing Eligibility: Junior 60+, Sophomore 30+ Minimum GPA: 2.75
Click here for a definition of this term Field(s) of Study: Biology, Computer Science, English, Environmental Science, Geography, German, Physics, Political Science, Sociology Financial Aid: California Aid, Federal Aid, Grants (if applicable), Loans, Scholarships
Language of Instruction: English, German
Program Description:

Germany: University of Freiburg


Program Highlights


City: A vibrant, university city situated in Germany's Black Forest, Freiburg is known for its extremely high quality of life, where many visitors end up wanting to stay. Freiburg is rich in history and offers an array of nightlife and cultural attractions for its young population. 

University: Founded in 1457, the University of Freiburg is the fifth oldest university in Germany and one of the top ten universities in Freiburg located directly in the heart of Freiburg. Graduates and faculty members include a number of Nobel laureates, and many are at the top of their field.

Academics: Earn Major, Minor, and General Education credit.

Tuition: Same tuition cost as home CSU campus.

Language of Instruction: English, German


About the University of Freiburg

The truth will set you free.  

Many famous philosophers, top researchers, and Nobel laureates have taught and researched at the University of Freiburg. Already a comprehensive university at its founding in 1457, the University of Freiburg still offers undergraduate and graduate studies as well as professorial qualification in all important disciplines today: the humanities, natural and engineering sciences, medicine, law, and theology. This diversity also provides an ideal environment for innovative interdisciplinary studies. Students, professors, lecturers, and employees experience that family friendliness, equal opportunity, and environmental protection are more than just empty phrases here. Numerous former students as well as benefactors and sponsors intensify a culture of dynamic exchange with the city, the region, and the international scientific community. All of these groups work to give the University of Freiburg the vitality that will continue to provide fertile ground for outstanding achievements in the future. 

CSU IP's programs in Germany are administered by full-time local CSU staff. The program begins with an intensive six-week Intensive Language Program (ILP) in Horb, a small town near Tübingen. The ILP is a German language and culture course focusing on grammar, composition, and conversation, as well as an introduction to German culture. Students then move to Freiburg to continue their studies and enroll in one German course in addition to other coursework.