Overview

The Liberal Arts and Sciences programme from University of Freiburg is a process of intellectual discovery and personal development. Students learn about the human and the non-human worlds, systematically develop their capacity for high-level academic work in exchange with others, and gradually unfold their interests and abilities in ways suited to their aspirations. We encourage students to critically reflect on science and knowledge and to become skilled communicators and creative shapers of their environment.

Career Perspectives

UCF graduates are prepared for responsibilities and careers that demand fast and efficient adaptation to varying and complex challenges. Some have already completed graduate studies and are now fully employed, others are engaged in intern- and traineeships. The range of work fields reflects the breadth of the LAS program at UCF:

International organizations and Thinktanks, e.g. United Nations, Human Rights Watch
Governmental institutions, e.g. Bavarian Parliament, GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
Cultural and social organizations, e.g. theater, charity, museums
National and international businesses (e.g. commerce, publishing) and social entrepreneurships
Research institutions, e.g. in academia, Fraunhofer

Programme Structure

The LAS program at UCF offers the following Majors:

Culture and History

Governance

Life Sciences

Environmental and Sustainability Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Freiburg, Germany

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Environmental Sciences View 6 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A University entrance qualification consists of your school leaving diploma and your transcript of grades.
Documents not in German, English, French, Spanish, or Italian must be translated into German or English by a certified translator or approved by a German Embassy or Consulate.
Non-German University entrance qualifications including the International Baccalaureate must be recognized by the Uni International Admissions and Services (IAS).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Freiburg

Germany

790 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career Perspectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Freiburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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