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Founded in 1457, the University of Freiburg has a long tradition of teaching and research in a wide range of academic fields, from the humanities, natural sciences and engineering, to medicine, law, and theology. Roughly 25,000 students are enrolled, of which 18% are international students. Many of the university’s buildings are located in the heart of the city, deeply connecting the university to the local community.

Situated in Southwestern Germany between the mighty  Rhine River and the fabled Black Forest, Freiburg – which turned 900 years old in 2020 – is widely known for many reasons: its vibrant cultural scene, its popularity among travelers, its sunny weather (the sun shines more than almost anywhere else in Germany), its primary mode of transportation (bicycles), and for being an old city but a young student town at the same time. Internationally, Freiburg is known as the “Green City“, one of the birthplaces of the German environmental movement. The city’s economy and politics are driven by sustainability and environmental protection.

Freiburg’s close proximity to France and Switzerland not only shapes the city’s and the region‘s culture, but also creates a unique opportunity for academic life: the University of Freiburg is part of “Eucor – The European Campus”, a trinational alliance that allows students to take classes at all five member universities across the three countries.