Guide for Getting Started at the University of Freiburg

Our guide provides comprehensive information and guidance on:
- Information for your start at work (Uni-Account, travel, holiday requests, IT systems, etc.)
- Living in Freiburg
- An overview of the university
- Services, contact points and facilities (including the University Library and the IT Services)
Leadership, Personnel Responsibility and Supervision

As an academic leader, you not only shape research, teaching and the individual development of your staff, but also make an important contribution to equal opportunities, inclusion and the strategic goals of our university. In your multifaceted role, you combine leadership, career development and support, encounter new tasks in management and organisational change, and have a significant influence on collaboration across the university. We support you in your important and responsible tasks.
Finance

This section provides concise and clearly structured information on managing your budget and third-party funds, as well as on purchasing goods and services.
Teaching and Students

We are delighted that you are actively involved in shaping our study programmes and are committed to high quality teaching and student support. This section contains all the information you need about organising and managing, planning and designing, evaluating and optimising your teaching, as well as its quality assurance and further development.
Research

The University of Freiburg is one of Europe’s leading research universities – and you are part of it. Learn more about research at the University of Freiburg, important guidelines and policies, and our services, for example in the area of research funding or handling research data.
Transfer

As a professor, you actively shape the exchange between the university, society, business and politics. Learn more about the UFR’s transfer concept and our facilities and services in the areas of technology, knowledge and education transfer.
