Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg

The university town of Freiburg is located in the tri-border region of Germany, France, and Switzerland. Freiburg not only offers a high standard of living but it is also at the forefront of international research and science. The Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, the University of Music Freiburg, the Freiburg University of Education, the Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg, and the Protestant University of Applied Sciences Freiburg are committed to teaching excellence as well as being institutions of cutting edge research. A number of networks in this tri-border metropolitan area, including, among others, the research institutes of the Freiburg universities and other universities in the surrounding area, are renowned for their contributions to science.

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Take the escalator or lift right from the platform to the tram stop “Hauptbahnhof” situated on the bridge (Stadtbahnbrücke) above Freiburg’s central train station. Take trams no. 1 to Littenweiler, no. 3 to Vauban or no. 5 to Rieselfeld and get off at “Bertoldsbrunnen” (2 stops).

In Germany, the Studentenwerk, an organisation providing support services to students, and the university are charged with the social assistance and support of the students. Students become eligible to these services by paying a social service contribution to Studentenwerk at the beginning of each term. This includes access to cafeterias, student accommodation, various advice centres, childcare facilities, cultural events and the International Club Freiburg as the meeting point for all students from Germany and abroad.

The European Master in Social Work is a joint program between the KH Freiburg and 5 universities in 5 European countries. In this study program courses are offered from a European perspective on social inclusion and combating poverty. There are modules offered on various welfare systems and different European approaches to Social Work are examined. Students must study 90 ECTS over the two year duration of the program.

Thousands of foreign students are enrolled at German universities and colleges each year. These students enrich the university community both culturally and academically. To appreciate this fact, the German Academic Exchange Service provides funding to outstanding foreign students. The prize is worth 1,000 Euros and is awarded annually at the beginning of the academic year in October.

Our University is committed to the integration of international students. This commitment commenced in 2010 and was supported from 2010 through to 2012 by the DAAD PROFIN program. The University hosts cooking workshops, informal get-togethers, training, cultural events and movie nights to promote international integration. These events are open to ALL students, staff and faculty of the university

We have a close relationship with our Japanese partner, Mie University, and organize lecture tours, encourage student and staff mobility, and support joint cross-cultural studies projects on support frameworks in the education and care sectors. The Mie University not only offers programs in medicine and nursing but also in educational science, where students benefit from the University’s on-campus special needs school.

The KH Freiburg assists international students with settling in and adjusting to their new life in Freiburg. The aim of this program is to support the social integration of foreign students at the KH Freiburg and to promote intercultural exchange among national and international students.

Our University is committed to the integration of international students. This commitment commenced in 2010 and was supported from 2010 through to 2012 by the DAAD PROFIN program. The University hosts cooking workshops, informal get-togethers, training, cultural events and movie nights to promote international integration. These events are open to ALL students, staff and faculty of the university.

The university town of Freiburg is located in the tri-border region of Germany, France, and Switzerland. Freiburg not only offers a high standard of living but it is also at the forefront of international research and science. The Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, the University of Music Freiburg, the Freiburg University of Education, the Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg, and the Protestant University of Applied Sciences Freiburg are committed to teaching excellence as well as being institutions of cutting edge research. A number of networks in this tri-border metropolitan area, including, among others, the research institutes of the Freiburg universities and other universities in the surrounding area, are renowned for their contributions to science.

Our courses are mainly held in German; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the German language. Applicants must provide evidence of equivalent competence in German language through a recognized language test, as outlined below.

• DSH with Level 2 or
• TestDaF: the average of all four sub-tests must be at least level 4 or 5. All partial exams must have been passed. More information on the language tests can be found here: www.testdaf.de