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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.
86% of students recommend
156 reviews
156 Expenses reviews of Albert-Ludwigs-Universtät Freiburg
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by Laura, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
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Germany is generally much cheaper than Britain for everything. My travel expenses were more because at home I study at my home university and I wanted to travel whilst abroad as getting anywhere from Scotland is expensive. Travel: was more expensive than at home. Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Banks: Join either Deutsche Bank or Volksbank, I knew several people with problems at Sparkasse, they couldn't use cash machines outwith Freiburg!!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Anna-Vera, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, United States
Humanities, University Agreement
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
the phone bill was particularly expensive, as I was calling trans-atlantic all year to keep in touch with friends and family. Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
find out what the program will provide you with. The UMASS program provided bedding and most of the kitchens were all stocked. Freiburg has many fairs and fleemarkets during spring and fall, which are good sources of 'stuff' for your place. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Errin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, United States
Humanities, University Agreement
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Clothing and food are more expensive in Germany. Travel is about equal to here, but there is more oppurtunity and motivation to do things. Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Watch the exchange rate. Don't plan on buying too many articles of clothing or furniture. Bring as much stuff with you that you can. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Mary, University of Durham, Durham, United Kingdom
Language, DAAD
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Food from supermarkets is very good value. Obviously, i was making international calls, which i don't do at home. Travel was expensive as i wasn't there for long enough for it to be worth getting a railcard. Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Food, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
ikea for everything:) but not pots or pans, far too expensive there. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by idem, Landbouwuniversiteit Wageningen, Wageningen, Netherlands
Soil and Water Sciences, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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None Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
food was a bit more expensive, but also because students eat warm meals in the afternoom at the campus. I spent more in nightlife because in Wageningen there are more cheap student clubs, and most places do not charge you entrance fees Food, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Overall, Telephone: was the same price as at home. Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Karin, Università Degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Economics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
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I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
The means are more efficient than in Italy. If somenthing is efficient, it means that there a lot of people that work and the need to be maintened, therefore there are more costes to mantain. Travel, Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Overall, Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
No This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by saranblue, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Amherst, United States
Language, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The dollar was very strong when I was there so it made it easier for me to save for the things I craved (travel, nightlife) Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
I was very surprised to see how far my money actually stretched! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Tomás, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Law, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family An ERASMUS grant I found a sommer job there Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work Personal spending habits:
I spent less than at home. Spain isn´t a very friendly country for students with regards to Germany. Overall: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Heather, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Because everywhere is cheap compared to England! Travel: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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Travel by train is expensive, buy Bahncard This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by xavier, Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis, Nice, France
Language, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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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 This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Chris, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language, Erasmus
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The lack of cooking facilities at Europa Haus meant that I had to eat out more than usual, purely through boredom of Pasta and Sauce all the time. Travel is obviously going to be more expensive to and from Germany, but also the need to spend DM51 a month on a travel card for the trams tends to grate after a while. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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It is very easy to get money over from Britain, simply use ATM's, wiring money really isn't worth the hassle or cost. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Joanne, University of Massachusetts, Boston, United States
Anthropology, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The phone system in Germany is whacky, so it's a little more expensive than in the U.S. there is a charge for every call, local and long distance Telephone: was more expensive than at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Germany for Americans is the half price country. The only way to go broke is if you spend without caution. Everything there is cheap. Except the trains, travel can get expensive. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Lorenzo, Università di Pisa, Pisa, Italy
Philosophy, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
because prices were lower Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Konstanty, Uniwersytet Warszawski, Warsaw, Poland
Philosophy, Erasmus
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Because Germany, especially in the south is much more expensive than Poland and even trying to live in modesty you need more money than for normal life in Warsaw. Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Kimberly, University of Oregon, Eugene, United States
Language, University Agreement
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Food is much cheaper in Germany and housing was relatively cheap. The dollar was very strong when I was in Germany, so that is the main reason why I spent less money. Travel: was more expensive than at home. Housing: was the same price as at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Miguel, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
European Studies, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Cost of living for Students is much lower in Germany than in Ireland Travel: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
It costs money to withdraw money from an ATM which does not belong to your (German) bank! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Daniel, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, United Kingdom
Physics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I had more money, and it was a great opportunity to travel, so i took aadvantage! Everything was cheaper in Freiburg than in London Nightlife, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Overall: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by kalish, St. Stephen's College, Delhi, India
Social Sciences, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Becasue I am from India!! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
I found it pretty easy to budget my expenses and spent a lot less that what I had imagined! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Bryce, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, United States
Political Science, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
I had more time to spend money on nightlife and travel than I typically do at home. Travel, Nightlife: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Albertino, UFBA, Salvador, Brazil
Linguistics, MA
The accessibility of student needs
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
Germany is in general much more expensive than Brazil. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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