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Incoming

Here, we provide information for students interested in studying at UCF for one or two semesters as an incoming exchange student from our partner institutions. It is not possible to register at UCF unless you are participating in an exchange from a UCF partner.

For administrative matters, please see our webpage for international students.

If you further questions, please contact Anne Klemperer: anne.klemperer@ucf.uni-freiburg.de

Academic Affairs at UCF and the University of Freiburg

The interdisciplinary LAS curriculum at UCF combines academic breadth and depth in its Majors and provides students with choice and development opportunities within a learning community and a structured framework.

  • You can find information about UCF's academic calendar and the University semester times here.
  • UCF uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). One ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of about 30 hours. Most LAS courses carry a 6 ECTS credit workload, a full semester consists of 30 ECTS credits. UCF applies a German 5-point grading scale, ranging from 1 (excellent) to 5 (not adequate). 
  • UCF hosts block courses or semester-long courses. Students can combine the two and are allowed to register for a maximum of five LAS courses per semester. The LAS Course Catalog is available here.
  • You can can take language courses (German and other) at the University Sprachlehrinstitut (SLI). Additional fees are charged for most SLI courses. For Erasmus and other exchange students (not DD students!), a limited number of German courses are offered free of charge. Students interested in participating in these classes need to register online during the registration period. Please see the SLI courses.
  • You can take courses at other University departments that are usually taught in German. You need B1 or B2 German proficiency and permission to participate; participation is not always possible. Registration varies from department to department. The University Course Catalog can be found here.

Testimonial Jesler

    

I loved doing my exchange in Freiburg! Hiking on the weekends, meeting friends at the park, Mensa, or the library throughout the week – Freiburg truly offers a perfect combination of academics and social life.”

Jesler van Houdt (exchange 2018-19)




Student Affairs in Freiburg

On our website, we provide information and resources on student life at UCF, the University and in Freiburg for prospective LAS students. Much of this also applies to incoming exchange students. We would like to highlight the following resources:

  • Incoming exchange students of the University of Freiburg can find information concerning visas, health insurance, housing, registration at the University, residence permits, etc. in the Welcome Guide.
  • The University of Freiburg's International Office (IO) has information for Erasmus students. After your home university nominates you for an Erasmus study visit in Freiburg, you will receive further information from the IO.
  • The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provide useful information for exchange students on preparing your studies, on administrative matters, and on getting started in Germany.