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Albert-Ludwigs-Universtät Freiburg

University of Freiburg, Fahnenbergplatz, 79085 Freiburg, Germany
4.10 / 5 based on 156 reviews.
Description:
Grand Duke Ludwig assured the survival of Freiburg University in hard times at the beginning of the 19th century. Since then the university has borne his name as thanks to its patron.


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86% of students recommend
156 reviews
Housing
4.1/5
 All experiences (156)
Student life
4.5/5
 5 stars (78)
Academic
3.9/5
 4 stars (54)
Languages
4.3/5
 3 stars (24)
Expenses
3.7/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.4/5
 1 star (0)
“I spent a wonderful year there, but it depends on several factor: how long you stay, where you live and your room-mates.” Read Review
francute, France

9 4-star reviews of Albert-Ludwigs-Universtät Freiburg

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Review by xavier, Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France
Language, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? contact with other students
Personal comments:
housing was good. it was a 6 rooms flat in a German Wohnheim. really well equipped. Administrztion is also really caring about foreign students
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
most important thing is to go to students parties in Student WG in your WOhnheim. there are also special events for students of field of studies like: informatic, law, linguistic etc...
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ACADEMIC    
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
don't hesitate to ask local students, most of time they are really helpful



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.)
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
i already had several experience in Germany, longest was 2 months. studying in Germany was kind of a challenge but at the end if you have german friends you can speak a lot everytime
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
paying the housing: 200€/month eating at the Uni restaurant is expensive 3-4€ per day
Food, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
To organise a better studying plan. its not so easy especially when you wish to find corresponding course.
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Its a really good one. lot of high skilled teachers, lot of cultural events and classes. One can attend class like Cinema or American law...



FINAL COMMENTS

I spent a wonderful year there, but it depends on several factor: how long you stay, where you live and your room-mates.
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