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Study abroad in Freiburg, the sunniest and warmest city in Germany. It’s easy to take advantage of the sunshine and hike up to the Schlossberg tower for the view or explore the many Black Forest trails that are easily accessible. Immerse yourself in the vibrant student culture of this friendly and welcoming city, where students are one sixth of the population.

 It is impossible not to fall in love with Freiburg and its curving cobblestone streets, medieval architecture, and beautiful cathedral. With its progressive mindset and small-town provincial charm, the city shows a remarkable commitment to the environment and sustainability and is small enough to feel like home. Ready to perfect your German language skills or study sustainability in Germany’s environmental capital? Freiburg is the place for you.

Study abroad in Freiburg and discover all there is to love about this enchanting university town through one the IES Abroad Freiburg programs!

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Freiburg - Environmental Studies & Sustainability

Freiburg, Germany
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$21,422Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Freiburg - European Union

Freiburg, European Union
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$21,914Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
Includes Optional: 
Part-time Internship
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Study Abroad

Freiburg - Language & Area Studies

Freiburg, Germany
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Language prerequisites: 
4 semesters of college-level German
Estimated Cost: 
$20,757Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
Includes Optional: 
Part-time Internship
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Study Abroad

Freiburg Summer - European Union

Freiburg, European Union
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$8,058Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Freiburg's Top Five

Appreciate the Architecture

Freiburg’s architecture takes in German, Austrian, French, and Swiss influences, which all compete for attention in the city’s colorful buildings.

(Don't) Step in the Bächle

The narrow channels of water that run through the streets of old Freiburg are one of this city’s most characteristic and charming features.

Hike, Cycle, & Climb the Black Forest

Germany’s massive, mountainous, and densely-forested area is right in Freiburg’s back yard.

Pack a Picnic

Grab a Black Forest ham sandwich and a bottle of fresh apple juice from the Saturday market, find the perfect spot, and enjoy. Studying in the sunniest spot in Germany has its advantages!

Take in the Views from the Schauinsland

A rigorous hike or an easy cable car will take you to the top of this hill, offering glorious views of the city, the nearby Vosges Mountains, and the Black Forest.

$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid

We firmly believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from participating in an IES Abroad Program. This is why we commit more than $6 million to our scholarship and aid programs.
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The Latest from Freiburg

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May 3 9:13pm
Freiburg

The Best Three Weeks Abroad

Post by Rachel Musetti

Today is my 47th day being back home in Pennsylvania after I was instructed to leave Germany due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm still taking classes every day with IES Abroad, and I even have a virtual tour of the Swiss Alps tomorrow morning. While this isn't how I imagined my semester going, I'm still grateful for the memories and friends I made abroad. 

Apr 8 7:52pm
Freiburg

I would do it all again.

Post by Kiara Paninos

Reflecting on my last few days in Germany and what it felt like to leave.

Farmers market
Mar 20 5:29pm
Freiburg

Mastering Grocery Shopping

Post by Rachel Musetti

Grocery shopping in a foreign country can be intimidating. Everything looks different, things are located in unusual places, and the labels are in a language you don't yet understand. But don't worry, grocery shopping in Freiburg isn't as scary as it seems. Here's how I make grocery shopping simple.

Know what to look for BEFORE you get to the store!

Tram stop
Mar 20 7:18am
Freiburg

Getting Around Freiburg

Post by Rachel Musetti

In the United States, it's easy and convenient to call a cab or an uber to get to dinner with friends, but in Germany, an even better system exists. Public transportation is safe and reliable in Freiburg.

Cake
Mar 19 1:43pm
Freiburg

The Great Cake Debate

Post by Rachel Musetti

Kaffeekultur is not to be taken lightly in Germany. Every afternoon at 3 is a typical break for cake and coffee. But with the abundance of cafes in Freiburg, how does one decide where to go for Kaffeekultur? My friends and I set out to answer this important question.

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