University of Freiburg

The University of Freiburg was founded in 1457 in a region with a long-standing, tradition in research and higher education, dating back to Early Modern Humanism and notable figures such as Erasmus of Rotterdam, Johannes Gutenberg, and Martin Waldseemüller. It has attained many distinctions for excellent research and teaching and is one of the premier universities in Germany. Eleven faculties that range from the humanities to social and natural sciences, engineering, and medicine are home to more than 25,000 students.

Many exceptionally talented women and men have found ideal conditions for their work – as students, teachers, and researchers – in Freiburg. Further facts and figures including information on the university's international and European partnerships are available on the central University of Freiburg webpages.