- Freiburg, Germany
UT students have two (2) choices for study abroad in Freiburg, Germany
(1) UT Exchange at Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat/University of Freiburg
(2) IES Freiburg Affiliated Studies Program
Exchange participants take courses at the University of Freiburg with
students from the host country. IES Freiburg participants have the
option of studying at two (2) different locations: the
Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat and/or the IES Abroad Freiburg Center.
For specific program details, please see each program's Academic
Information.
Area(s) of Study
- American Studies
- Curriculum And Instruction
- German
- Latin American Studies
- Anthropology
- Economics
- German, Scandinavian, And Dutc
- Linguistics
- Art History
- English
- Government
- Philosophy
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- History
- Radio-Television-Film
- Bridging Disciplines
- European Studies
- Humanities
- Sociology
- Communication
- Geography
- International Business
- Theatre And Dance
- Comparative Literature
- Geological Sciences
- International Relations And Gl
- Urban Studies
- Cultural Studies
Sponsored by UT Austin - a University-wide Exchange
Academic Information
The University of Freiburg offers an excellent opportunity to take classes alongside local students. Participants take 12-15 hours per semester. All grades earned are counted into the official UT GPA.
Faculty
Teaching period ends in January (Wintersem.) or July (Sommersem.); most students can arrange to leave after that time. Students can take courses in German if they are at high-intermediate (B2) level of German. Otherwise, they can take courses taught in English offered through Uni-Freiburg or the SprachLehrInstitut (SLI).
Language(s) of Instruction
German and English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Recommended 3.0 GPA, Minimum 60 hours completed.
- For English courses, must have completed GER 506+507 or 604
- For courses taught in German, must have completed 1 upper-division GER
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students generally live in residence hall-style housing, but may also find independent housing in the community.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students pay a one-time $75 application fee and regular UT tuition for semester abroad. Students are responsible for airfare, passport/Visa, food, local transportation, and general costs of living. Scholarships available from Uni-Freiburg and DAAD (see below).
Dates:
This program may require participation for an entire academic year.
- Program: April 3, 2024 to July 22, 2024
- Instructional: April 17, 2024 to July 22, 2024
- Final Deadline: October 28, 2022
- Program: October 3, 2023 to February 10, 2024
- Instructional: October 16, 2023 to February 10, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2023
Application Code
090074
Program Coordinator
Sarah Survance
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Exchange Partner Information
Scholarships
Scholarships
Next Step
1) View advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore regional. Attend a live Q&A with questions. 2) View Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Videos and Q&A events found here: https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising. Advisor: Daniel Ach