Albert-Ludwigs-Universtät Freiburg

Explore all options for flying out here. Although it seems easier to pay the money, and fly to Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, it's probably cehaper to fly to Frankfurt and get the train down. Or if coming from London, then Easyjet to Zürich offer some great deals. Shop around, and you'll get something great.

As a very touristy town, the Freiburgers tend to be a bit hasty in speaking english, even if their standard is not as good as your german. Once people realise however, that you are here for a while, they are very helpful, and either slow down their speech, or simply rephrase the sentence, instead of taking you for a tourist.

It is very easy to get money over from Britain, simply use ATM's, wiring money really isn't worth the hassle or cost.

In general, the accomodation is very good, especially on the Studentensiedlung am Seepark, where most students live. However, there are a few things, such as the lack of good cooking facilities in Europa Haus (the hall resserved for foreign students, which could be improved. Overall, very good.

Freiburg is ideally placed to explore Western and central Europe, being on the borders of France and Switzerland, so travel is the best thing one can do. In Freiburg itself, the nightlife is good although not very varied. Apart from flash bars and Rock clubs there is not much. Dance clubs, and more alternative nights tned to be few and far between. There are plenty of cinemas around though, and also many which show the original english versions of current films. The University film club is also very good on this front, often only being a few weeks out with the new releases. For a drink try Gre Cafe, or Schlappen, service is friendly and good. If you're up for more of a night of it, then stay on the Studentensiedlung, and go to the Stusie Bar, or Rio Bar, which often stay open until 4 or 5 in the morning. Also v. cheap, and full of students.