PART TIME / FULL TIME JOBS

There are many considerations that affect a student’s decision to choose a country. While some look for top colleges, some look for extensive programs and research options and many look for post-study work options in the country. Some do it for earning a little extra on the side to enjoy their stay, some for having something better to do and some others to get a start to their professional careers. Whatever be the reason, part-time study options are a great factor in the decision-making process. So what is the verdict on Germany? Before we explore the same in some depth, we must mention that there are two aspects to part-time work. One being the eligibility and laws relevant to part-time work options for international students and second would be the more obvious – the choices available. Let’s look at them individually. Laws for Student Part-time jobs As an international student, you are allowed to take up part-time employment along with your studies while in Germany. Here are a few things you need to keep in mind though.

▪ You can work for a total of 120 full or 240 half days in a year as a student. This, however, might vary from high employment regions to low employment regions. Simply put, if your university is in a place which is in a city which has high unemployment rates, or requires more manpower, you might just get a work permit of more than 120 days.

▪ Usually, as per university norms, a student would not be allowed to work for more than 20 hours in a week during term. Students, however, can take up full-time employment during vacations.

▪ A work permit from the “Agentur für Arbeit” (Federal Employment Agency) and the foreigners’ authority is required. The permit would have details of the maximum limit of work a student can take up.

▪ If you are enrolled in a preparatory course or a language course, the regulations are tighter. As such, you are allowed only to work during the lecture-free periods and only with explicit permission to do so from the foreign authority.

▪ Taxation is another concern. A student earning less than 450 euros a month need not pay any taxes/ social security contribution. Also, if you work for less than 50 continuous days over a period of one year, you are exempt as well.

▪ Working for more than 20 hours a week is generally not advised. Not only is it against most university rules, working more than this limit would require you to pay health insurance, unemployment as well as nursing care insurance.

▪ Compliance with the Federal Laws is extremely important. If you are found to be flouting them, you can find yourself being expelled from the country. So, keep the checks in place, conform to the rules and have your permit in place.

▪ When it comes to working within the University, though, the working hours and wages are completed differently. In fact, they are far better and you can work for long hours as well. Getting a job in the University, however, might not be as easy.

Kinds of Jobs

Teaching / Graduate/ Research Assistants at the University
Typically, the job of teaching/ graduate assistants are open to research scholars and pay decent enough money. These jobs include assisting the professor with marking copies, giving tutorials or preparing research literature, as supervisors, as librarians, etc. On a hierarchy of the kinds of jobs available, these are at the top of the line. You have to be really good and apply early to get one. These jobs are well advertised on the university notice boards and you can find about them with the department you are part of. >As support staff/ waiters at café’s, bars, etc.
Waiting or catering assignments are often the most famous jobs among kids. Many students opt for this for more reasons than the money. While the pay may not be more or even basic, it gives the student a great opportunity to explore the city, meet new people and simply unwind after the day at the university. Not to forget, the tips are good too.

English Tutors
Another lucrative job opportunity for international students is teaching English to German Students. There are often private tuitions and it is a decent payout. You have to be proficient in the language though and for Indian students, this might not be so forthcoming! A student from the UK, for instance, would be more eligible.

Industrial Production Assistants
These are well-paying jobs and are a good option for students looking for some experience and a more relevant employment option after the studies. With Germany giving you a 1-year post-study work permit with your student visas, finding these jobs could be the precursor to a career in Germany. A student can find these jobs in the local newspapers.

How much do they pay?

Coming to the most important aspect now…the earnings you can expect from these part-time jobs. A student, on average, earns anywhere between 5 to 15 euros an hour and roughly around 450 euros a month. Usually, the wages are higher in big cities but the cost of living in those cities is also on the higher side. This is average pay at which a student need not pay any taxes. A research assistant, however, would earn more than that and would be exempt as well. Computing that, somewhere around 8354 euros is the standard limit of one-year earnings that do not attract taxation or issuance of social security.

PERMANENT RESIDENCE(PR)

A German settlement permit is a permanent residence for foreigners who have lawfully lived for a number of years in Germany. It authorises you to unlimitedly live, work, study and bring your family members in Germany. After 8 years spent in Germany with a settlement permit, you can require naturalisation.

What is a German settlement permit for foreign graduates of German universities?

It can be received if you have entered Germany for studying here. To qualify, you must be a graduate of a German higher education institution. This can be a state, state-approved or an equivalent institution of higher education.

You must have worked here for at least two years after graduation. Your job must have matched your academic qualification received here. You must have held a residence permit for work, or self-employment or an EU Blue Card after graduation. Same time, for the entire time you must have paid their pension insurance.

During this period, you must not have been involved in any criminal activity, including charges.

Which are the requirements to apply for a residence permit as a foreign graduate in Germany?
There is quiet little evidence you must provide when requiring a settlement permit as a foreign graduate. Send these evidencing documents in original form, and accompany them by a photocopy. Here is the list of complete documentation you need to apply for a German settlement permit as a foreign graduate:

▪ Duly completed application form. Complete and send the form “Antrag auf Erteilung der Niederlassungserlaubnis”.

▪ Valid national passport holding a valid residence permit.

▪ 1 biometric photograph.

▪ Degree awarding certificate. It has to be issued by a recognized German higher education provider. It must show the level of the academic title received between bachelor, master, PhD, diploma.

▪ Evidence of employment for the past two years.

▪ Employment contract. If you are employed in the current job for less than 2 years.

▪ Proof of paid pension insurance. It must cover a two year period. It has to show paid private or statutory pension insurance.

▪ Proof of previous freelance work. (If relevant).

▪ Covered health insurance.

▪ Proof of accommodation and registration. (Send both).

▪ Rental contract.

▪ Letter of the address registration “Meldebestätigung”.

▪ Professional license. If you have worked or working in a job listed amid Germany’s regulated professions.

▪ Recognized German language certificate. Otherwise, you can provide another recognized evidence showing you have German language proficiency of minimum B1 level of the CEFR.

▪ Appropriate means of subsistence. This money must be enough for covering your living and accommodation costs.

▪ Declaration about earlier convictions. (If related).

▪ Declaration about any social security benefit received. (If related).

▪ Evidence of current employment/self-employment. If employed:

▪ The existing employment contract.

▪ Proof of salary receipt. They must cover the recent six months.

▪ Bank account statements.

▪ Salary slips.

If you are enrolled in a preparatory course or a language course, the regulations are tighter. As such, you are allowed only to work during the lecture-free periods and only with explicit permission to do so from the foreign authority.

▪ Taxation is another concern. A student earning less than 450 euros a month need not pay any taxes/ social security contribution. Also, if you work for less than 50 continuous days over a period of one year, you are exempt as well.

▪ Working for more than 20 hours a week is generally not advised. Not only is it against most university rules, working more than this limit would require you to pay health insurance, unemployment as well as nursing care insurance.

▪ Compliance with the Federal Laws is extremely important. If you are found to be flouting them, you can find yourself being expelled from the country. So, keep the checks in place, conform to the rules and have your permit in place.

▪ When it comes to working within the University, though, the working hours and wages are completed differently. In fact, they are far better and you can work for long hours as well. Getting a job in the University, however, might not be as easy

Which are the requirements to apply for a residence permit as a foreign graduate in Germany?

There is quiet little evidence you must provide when requiring a settlement permit as a foreign graduate. Send these evidencing documents in original form, and accompany them by a photocopy.

Here is the list of complete documentation you need to apply for a German settlement permit as a foreign graduate:.

▪ Duly completed application form. Complete and send the form “Antrag auf Erteilung der Niederlassungserlaubnis”..

▪ Valid national passport holding a valid residence permit..

▪ 1 biometric photograph..

▪ Degree awarding certificate. It has to be issued by a recognized German higher education provider. It must show the level of the academic title received between bachelor, master, PhD, diploma..

▪ Evidence of employment for the past two years..

▪ Employment contract. If you are employed in the current job for less than 2 years..

▪ Proof of paid pension insurance. It must cover a two year period. It has to show paid private or statutory pension insurance..

▪ Proof of previous freelance work. (If relevant).

▪ Covered health insurance..

▪ Proof of accommodation and registration. (Send both)..

▪ Rental contract.

▪ Letter of the address registration “Meldebestätigung”..

▪ Professional license. If you have worked or working in a job listed amid Germany’s regulated professions..

▪ Recognized German language certificate. Otherwise, you can provide another recognized evidence showing you have German language proficiency of minimum B1 level of the CEFR..

▪ Appropriate means of subsistence. This money must be enough for covering your living and accommodation costs..

▪ Declaration about earlier convictions. (If related).

▪ Declaration about any social security benefit received. (If related).

▪ Evidence of current employment/self-employment. If employed:

▪ The existing employment contract.

▪ Proof of salary receipt. They must cover the recent six months.

▪ Bank account statements.

▪ Salary slips.

▪ Certificate of employment. It must be issued by your employer, and it has to be formal. It has to be produced in the recent 2 weeks. If self-employed:

▪ Audit report. It must be completed by tax consultants, certified public accountants or authorised persons. It has to be accompanied by the commercial register excerpt.

▪ Latest tax notice.

▪ Evidence of a business workspace and related costs.

▪ Rental contract. It must show the monthly rent (for a rented property).

▪ Purchase contract. It must show the cost of the property (for an owned property).

Note: Because every applicant’s circumstances are unique, other documents may be required as the case may be.

The payable fee to apply for a settlement permit is 135 Euros, while it is 200 Euros if you are self-employed persons. Where to submit the application for a settlement permit?

If you have reached the eligibility criteria for a German settlement permit, contact the local Foreigner’s Registration Office. It is the key authority to counsel you which the proper competent department for you to apply is. Depending on your nationality, a different department may be in charge of receiving your settlement permit application.

CITIZENSHIP

Taking into account that Germany is a country many people want to live, work, and study in, they also want to know how to get German citizenship. Germany is a country full of bureaucratic procedures and red tape, so naturally, even the German Federal Foreign Office states that citizenship law is immensely complicated. Nevertheless, we have divided this guide into comprehensive sections, which can provide you with tips, requirements, and application procedures that show you how to become a German citizen.

What does it mean to have German Citizenship?

When you are living in Germany only as a permanent resident, you do not qualify as a citizen of Germany. This puts some restrictions in your status, and that is why so many permanent residents of Germany seek to get citizenship.

Having German citizenship gives you rights and freedoms that non-citizens do not have. You will have these opportunities as a German citizen:

▪ The right to vote

▪ The right of free movement

▪ The right of assembly and association

▪ The right of consular protection

▪ Unrestricted access to find a job in Germany

▪ The right to become a civil servant, etc.

Besides the rights as per the German constitution, you will also have the obligations and duties that each German citizen has. This includes the integration in society, respect for and obedience of all laws, and even German military service.

Types of German Citizenship

Becoming a German citizen is not possible under all circumstances. There are three general instances that can lead to you getting German citizenship.

▪ By naturalisation

▪ By right of blood or in Latin Jus Sanguinis

▪ By right of soil or in Latin Jus Soli

Getting citizenship by naturalisation implies that you have fulfilled certain requirements that the German government has set and you qualify to apply for German citizenship. The other type, by right of blood or Jus Sanguinis means that you get German citizenship if you are a direct descendant of German citizens. This includes only your parents and no other relatives. By right of soil or Jus Soli means that you are born within the borders of Germany, so in German soil and that is how you get your citizenship. All people with the exception of EU, EEA, or Swiss nationals, must fulfil requirements and fall into one of these categories for getting German citizenship.

Despite these three instances being quite straightforward, each one of them has its own rules and regulations, which we will discuss further.

German Naturalisation

German naturalisation means that after a certain period of living in Germany as a permanent resident, you apply to become a citizen. There are many restrictions and requirements for obtaining naturalisation, so not everyone can get it.

German Citizenship Requirements for Naturalisation The requirements that you need to fulfil in order to qualify for naturalisation are as follows:

▪ You must have lived in Germany on a residence permit for at least 8 years, or

▪ You must have lived in Germany on a residence permit for 7 years and attended an integration course (this becomes 6 years on special integration circumstances)

▪ You must prove German language proficiency of at least B1

▪ You must be financially able to support yourself and your family without any help from the state

▪ You must be a law-abiding citizen with no criminal record

▪ You must pass a citizenship test

▪ You must renounce any previous citizenships

Your residence records are in the government system so that will be an easy requirement to fulfil. For financial stability, you can submit bank statements and other documents, which state your financial situation. In addition, you must give up all previous citizenships, except if the other country does not allow it or it is impossible to give it up. This is the case with many countries in conflict, such as Syria.

One of the most important requirements in this case, which you must prove through testing is your language proficiency. You can prove that you know German up to the B1 level required by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, by providing any of these documents:

▪ A German language certificate

▪ A certificate which proves you have completed a German secondary school

▪ Admissions proof in a German upper secondary school

▪ A certificate which proves you have completed at least 4 years of school in German with a passing grade

Proof of completion of higher education degrees in German

If you do not have any document, which proves your language proficiency, you can complete a government language test administered by your citizenship authority. Either way, you must know German in order to be eligible for naturalisation or any other type of German citizenship.

How to apply for German Citizenship Naturalisation?

If you can prove that you meet all the requirements for naturalisation, you can begin your application process. All persons over the age of 16 are obliged to apply. Parents and legal guardians of children under 16 years old apply for them. The steps to applying for naturalisation are as follows:

Get an application form

Since Germany is a big country, each state and place has their immigration office to apply for naturalisation. To begin the process, you must get a naturalisation application form from one of the following places:

▪ The local immigration office

▪ If you live in an urban area, go to the city council

▪ If you live in a German district, go to the regional district office

▪ The town council or any other local authorities

Fill the application form and start compiling a file with all documents, which prove you meet the requirements.

Pass the German Citizenship Test

To prove that you are ready to gain German citizenship, you must pass the citizenship test. This test includes 33 multiple choice questions on German living, society, rules, and laws, as well as questions specific to the place you live. The test takes one hour and you must answer at least 17 questions correctly to pass the test. When you pass the test, you will get a naturalisation certificate, which you can add to your document file.

To prepare for the test, you can take an integration course, use the practice test options of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, or simply read more information on German life and laws.

▪ You can be exempt from the naturalisation test if you belong to any of these groups:

▪ You cannot take the test due to old age, illness, or disability

▪ You are under 16 years old

▪ You have a higher education degree from a German university in politics, law, or social sciences

German Citizenship by Marriage People who qualify for naturalisation are not only those who have had permanent residence in Germany for a specified period of time. If you marry a German citizen you can also get citizenship by applying for naturalisation.

Foreign nationals who are already married to a German national must still meet all naturalisation requirements and pass the test. However, they should also meet the marriage requirements. This means that the foreign national spouse cannot apply for naturalisation unless the couple has been married for at least two years and have lived in Germany for at least three years.

German Citizenship by Descent

The second type of German citizenship is by right of blood or Jus Sanguinis. This means that you have at least one German parent and it does not take into account whether you were born in Germany or not. You get the German citizenship by descent if your parents register you to the German authorities in the country you are born before you turn one year old. If your parents have different nationalities, you get the German citizenship; however, between the ages of 18 and 23 years old, you will have 5 years to decide which nationality you want to retain.

In addition, if your parents are divorced, then you can get German citizenship by descent only if your parents recognise you as their legal child by the rules of German law.

You cannot get German citizenship if you were born in a foreign country and your German parents were also born in a foreign country after January 1st, 2000. This rule can be surpassed only if you as the child would be stateless if the German authorities did not accept you and give you a German citizenship. In addition, you cannot claim German citizenship through any other ancestors except your parents, including German citizenship through grandparents.

Another instance where you can get German citizenship through ancestry is if you were adopted by German citizens as a child under 18 years old.

German citizenship by Birth

▪ If you do not have German parents, but are born within the borders of Germany, you qualify for citizenship by birth or by right of soil. This is also the Jus Soli citizenship. You can get this type of citizenship on the following conditions:

▪ If at least one of your parents has lived in Germany for at least 8 years before the birth of the child

▪ If at the time the child is born, one of the parents had a permanent residence permit

▪ In getting this type of citizenship, the child will again have to choose the citizenship of the parents or the citizenship of Germany between the ages of 18 and 23 years old. The child must give up the nationalities of the parents in order to get the German one, or apply for dual citizenship.

▪ Only children born after February 2nd, 1990, have the right to get this type of citizenship.

Giving up the German Citizenship

German rules do not allow its citizens to give up the German citizenship. More specifically, if the German citizen wants to renounce their citizenship to avoid

obligation to Germany such as taxes or military service, they will not be allowed to do this. So since you cannot give up the citizenship, you can lose it under these circumstances:

▪ If you request it from the German authorities and another country has offered you citizenship

▪ If a German child is adopted by a foreigner, they will lose German citizenship

▪ If you join the military forces of the country where you hold another citizenship without the permission of the German authorities

▪ If you obtain another citizenship, you will lose the German citizenship

▪ If your citizenship has been obtained through naturalisation and you lose it due to illegal activities.

Re-naturalisation of German Citizenship

If you have renounced your German citizenship in the past or have lost it for reasons other than criminal activity, you can apply for re-naturalisation. The procedure will be the same as with those who apply for naturalisation the first time, and you will have to give up all previous citizenships.

TOP REASONS WHY YOU CAN STUDY IN GERMANY?

High-Quality Education

Here In Germany, students have a chance to get a great level of education. When talking about the best education standards, Germany holds its place as one of the top levels. Degrees from Germany are accepted and approved all around the world. To meet the high-quality standards, all the programs are reviewed by the institutions, and before granting membership, colleges need to fulfil membership standards..

World-class Educational Institutes.

Germany is home to some of the top universities in the world. Universities in Germany are internationally-recognized, affordable, and ready to meet the variety of educational needs of local and international students..

Choose a program which you like.

The universities in Germany offer various graduate, postgraduate, masters, and Ph.D. programs in various fields. You can choose from thousands of Programs offered by German Universities. With so many options, you have a chance to choose one of them that meet your requirements..

Affordable Education Cost A study abroad candidate has to take into consideration the financial aspect, which forms an essential part of the study abroad decision. The cost of education in Germany is less expensive as compared to countries like U.S.A, Australia, and other preferred education destinations.

Easy Student Visa

As compared to other countries, the student visa process is fairly simple for Germany. They have made the visa application process easy and fast for Indian students wishing to study in Germany.

Top Most Universities for Study in Germany

1. Technical University of Munich

Technical University of Munich is highly-regarded as one of the best universities in Europe, known for excellence in research, teaching, and talent promotion. With 15 different faculties, it encompasses around 42,705 students across all its degree programmes, 32% of which are international students. This university has 566 professors in staff who deliver high-quality teaching necessary to students who want to excel in their dream career. The mission statement of this university is “We invest in talent. Knowledge is our gain.” Technical University of Munich offers degree programmes in the following fields of study:

• Architecture

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Construction Geo Environment

• Aviation, Space Travel and Geodesy

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Sports and Health Sciences

• Economics

• Medicine

2. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

This university is situated in the heart of Europe and it is one of the leading research universities in Europe. LMU Munich has over 500 years of tradition, offering some of the highest standards in teaching and research. International students at this university make up 15% of the entire student population and are around 7,000 in number. Ludwig Maximilian University has close corporations with a number of partner universities, around 400 worldwide. This is an advantage to the students of the university who get to enjoy the exchange and joint degree programmes.

This university offers courses in the following fields of study:

• Catholic Theology

• Protestant Theology

• Law

• Business Administration – Munich School of Management

• Economics

• Medicine

• Veterinary Medicine

• History and the Arts

• Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and the Study of Religion

• Psychology and Educational Sciences

• Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics

• Study of Culture

• Languages and Literatures

• Social Sciences

• Physics

• Biology • Chemistry and Pharmacy

• Geosciences

3. Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg

This university has a long tradition as an internationally oriented research and teaching institution, offering a variety of disciplines. With the aim of broadening the knowledge and skills of its students and preparing them for the future, this university provides qualitative teaching in its welcoming and comfortable environments. University of Heidelberg focuses its attention towards giving equal opportunities to both men and women and creating a comfortable diverse and equal community of ambitious individuals.

It offers degrees in the following fields of study:

• Biosciences

• Chemistry and Earth Science

• Mathematics and Computer Science

• Physics and Astronomy

• Behavioural and Cultural Studies

• Economics and Social Sciences

• Law

• Modern Languages

• Philosophy

• Physics and Astronomy

• Theology

• Medicine

4. Humboldt University of Berlin

A highly-regarded university with around 35,475 students enrolled in its degree programmes, out of which 5,610 are international students. This university has a well-known reputation for its teaching and research with around 420 professors and more than 1,900 assistants teaching and conducting research at Humboldt University of Berlin. Around 18% of the academic staff at this university come from outside of Germany, meaning students get to enjoy quality teaching and an international perspective. As graduates, students will be skilled enough to enter the job market with confidence.

At this university, you can choose a degree programme from the following fields of study:

• Law

• Culture, Social Sciences and Education

• Life Sciences

• Mathematics and Natural Sciences

• Philosophy

• Linguistics and Literature

• Theology

• Business and Economics

• Medicine (with a joint institution)

5. KIT, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Through research and education Karlsruhe Institute of Technology aims to contribute towards solving some of the biggest challenges faced by the society, industry, as well as the environment today. What defines the work of this university is the worldwide exchange of knowledge it offers in addition to the numerous international research projects and its cultural diversity. KIT is a university that places emphasis on opening up unique development perspectives for its students through early integration into interdisciplinary research projects and international teams.

Moreover, you can find degree programmes in the following fields of study at this university:

• Architecture

• Civil Engineering, Geo- and Environmental Sciences

• Chemistry and Biosciences

• Chemical and Process Engineering

• Humanities and Social Sciences

• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

• Mechanical Engineering

• Economics and Management

• Physics

• Informatics

• Mathematics

6. Free University of Berlin

With its diverse network, this university has been one of the leading institutions in science and teaching ever since 2007. It has around 33,000 students across its departments out of which 13% international students enrolled in its bachelor programmes and 27% internationals in its master studies. This university wants to ensure a future worth living for by providing efficient programmes and ensuring its students acquire the needed skills to overcome the challenges that face society today.

It offers degree programmes in 11 departments, including medicine:

• Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy

• Earth Sciences

• Education and Psychology

• History and Cultural Studies

• Law

• Mathematics and Computer Science

• Philosophy and Humanities

• Physics

• Political and Social Sciences

• Veterinary Medicine

• Business and Economics

• Medicine (with a joint institution)

7. RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University is internationally known for the degree programmes it offers and the quality of its teaching and research. Ranked among the top 10 universities in Germany, this university is a place where innovative solutions are offered to solve global challenges. In addition, RWTH Aachen University develops in close connection with the industry, giving its students even more opportunities to acquire all the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the global job market. This university has around 45,628 students, with 11,280 of them being international students arriving from all over the world.

You can find your preferred courses in the following fields of study at this university:

• Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences

• Architecture

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Georesources and Materials Engineering

• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

• Arts and Humanities

• School of Business and Economics

• Medicine

8. Berlin Institute of Technology

Located at the center of Europe, this university is known internationally with a sharp profile and a wide range of qualitative degree programmes. Its qualifications provide students with just the means they need to achieve their dream career. Excellence and quality are what define this university alongside its outstanding achievements in research and teaching.

The students at this university enjoy a comfortable and diverse environment while being enrolled in degree programmes in one of the following fields of study:

• Humanities and Education

• Mathematics and Natural Sciences

• Process Sciences

• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

• Traffic and Machine Systems

• Planning Building Environment

• Economics and Management

9. Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen

For over 500 years, this university has been a place of outstanding research and excellent teaching. It is also known for its innovative and international courses and degree programmes that encompass around 27,196 students, among which 3,779 come from abroad. While pursuing a degree at this university, students will be introduced to a welcoming environment, modern facilities, elaborate degree programmes, and an outstanding academic staff. Among a diverse community of motivated students, individuals get to earn the qualifications that will prove to be useful in today’s world.

At this university, you can pursue your degree in the following fields of study:

• Protestant Theology

• Catholic Theology

• Law

• Philosophy

• Mathematics and Natural Sciences

• Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences

• Medical School

10. Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg

Founded in the year 1457, this university offers a diverse set of degree programmes which are ideal for innovative interdisciplinary studies. You can get your qualification at this university in all the important fields of study nowadays taught by well-known experts. University of Freiburg welcomes open-mindedness, pluralism, and international exchange. It offers the best conditions in research, teaching, administration, and continuing education in a welcoming and equal environment. Curiosity and openness are what define this university and its achievements.

You can enroll in degree programmes at this university in the following fields of study:

• Theology

• Law

• Economics and Behavioral Sciences

• Humanities

• Philology

• Biology

• Mathematics and Physics

• Chemistry and Pharmacy

• Medicine

• Environment and Natural Resources

• Engineering