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Start@UFR | Professors

Welcome!

We warmly welcome you as a professor at the University of Freiburg and are delighted that you are here!

It is our aim to make your arrival in Freiburg as easy as possible and to provide you with all the information you need to set up your professorship. As a central contact point, we are available to answer any questions you may have about your start. We are there to support you – and where necessary, we will direct you to the relevant contacts.

Start@UFR | Guide

Guide for your start at the University of Freiburg

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Events for the Start

You will be personally invited to all events.

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Reception for New Professors


The rectorate is looking forward to welcoming you as new colleagues and cordially invites you to the Reception for New Professors in the Haus zur Lieben Hand and the Uniseum.

Next date: 12 December 2025

You will be invited personally.

Wissenschaft trifft Verwaltung. Zentrale Verwaltungsprozesse an einer Professur



In this German-speaking event we will inform you about structures and central services that support you in important administrative processes. You will get to know important contact persons of the university administration and have the opportunity for exchange.

You will receive further information individually.


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Leadership Training for New Professors


Our two module leadership training supports you in your new role and in establishing your professorship.

Next dates:
Module I 2025: 20/21 February 2025 Module II 2025: 09/10 October 2025