Research
The University of Freiburg is one of Europe’s strongest research universities. Thanks to its broad spectrum of academic fields, the University of Freiburg has great potential for innovative fundamental research – both at the core of individual disciplines and in collaborative interdisciplinary research. Freiburg researchers maintain close contact with other researchers at all levels – both locally and worldwide – at other universities and research institutions, as well as with industry partners
The University of Freiburg’s outstanding quality in research and teaching is regularly reflected in various national and international higher education rankings.
In the current DFG Atlas, the University of Freiburg ranks ninth among German universities in terms of the acquisition of third-party funding from the German Research Foundation. After adjustment by research field and size of institution, the University of Freiburg ranks third among all German universities.
Researchers at the University of Freiburg receive support from the Freiburg Research Services in all matters relating to research funding.
All researchers at the University of Freiburg are committed to responsible handling of research data.
219.2 Mio.€
Third-party funding 2023
657
Doctoral graduation
2023
4567
Doctoral researchers 2023
