Exchange: University of Freiburg

Universität Hamburg is the largest institution for research and education in northern Germany. The university is renowned for its extensive interdisciplinary projects across a broad range of subjects and its strong partnerships with leading institutions on regional, national, and international levels. It offers approximately 170 degree programs across eight faculties: Law, Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Medicine, Education, Humanities, Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Psychology and Human Movement Science, and Business Administration (Hamburg Business School). University of Hamburg was selected as ‘University of Excellence’, becoming a flagship university with national grant. You may find more information on University of Excellence here. 

Credit Equivalency: 60 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE 

Available Courses: Check here. 

Restricted Programs: Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, and the European Master in Law & Economics are not open to exchange students. 

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. For more information, please visit the housing details here. 

Note: This destination is only open to Full Year or Winter exchange.  This destination’s term dates do not align with U of T’s. If you have any questions, please email learning.abroad@utoronto.ca. 

Location

Country(ies): Germany
City: Freiburg im Breisgau
Institution: University

Status

Accepting Applications: Yes
Timeline: Fall (Oct-Feb), Winter (Apr-Jul), Year-long (Oct-Jul)
Run By: CIE
For Credit: Yes

Deadlines: Full Year Deadline: January 15, 2025
Winter Deadline: April 2, 2025

Details

Language of Study: English, German
Level of Study: Undergrad, Graduate
Subjects Available at Host: All
Program Type: Study
Tuition & Incidentals: Paid to UofT
Program Fees: Administrative fees
Funding: IE Award and Baden-Wuerttemberg Scholarship

Eligibility

Schools/Faculties: All
Requirements: Minimum CGPA: 3.0 (Undergraduates) or B (Graduates). Language Requirement: German A1. Depending on course selection, German B2/C1 may be required. Note: Applicants above age of 35 are not eligible to apply.