# Katholische Hochschule Freiburg, staatlich anerkannte Hochschule - Catholic University of Applied Sciences

> public · Freiburg im Breisgau · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €560 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer semester 2027 — Master's programs (most programs), all applicants | 2027-01-31 | First-year Master's students at this institution can only enrol for the summer semester. Application window opens 1 September 2026. Source: https://www.kh-freiburg.de/de/studium/bewerbung/bewerbungsfristen |
| Summer semester 2027 — M.A. Klinische Heilpädagogik (clinical special-needs education), all applicants | 2026-12-01 | This one Master's program closes earlier than the others. Application window opens 1 September 2026. Source: https://www.kh-freiburg.de/de/studium/bewerbung/bewerbungsfristen |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Freiburg im Breisgau
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** social-sciences, health, education
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.kh-freiburg.de
- **Address:** Karlstraße 63, 79104 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Freiburg is one of Germany's most charming university cities, nestled in the Black Forest foothills with green spaces, student-friendly neighbourhoods, and excellent cycling culture. It's more expensive than Eastern Germany but still manageable on a modest budget. The atmosphere is outdoorsy and youthful, with a strong environmental and social consciousness.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 per year for international students, rare even among German public universities.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for motivated CIS students without exceptional test scores.
- Fields in social sciences, health, and education align with growing EU demand for care and welfare professionals.
- An EU degree grants access to Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa and Schengen-wide mobility.
- Freiburg is a compact, highly livable university city with relatively moderate rent compared to Munich or Frankfurt.
- Baden-Württemberg's strong economy and proximity to France and Switzerland expands internship and cross-border work options.

## Watch out for

- Non-EU students in Baden-Württemberg pay €1,500 per semester in additional fees — confirm this applies here before budgeting.
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; daily life and coursework require at least B2–C1 German proficiency.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for a visa — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Social-science and education graduates face a narrower private-sector job market in Germany compared to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) or business fields.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €180–360
- **Private housing:** €450–720
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Freiburg
- **How to apply:** Two parallel routes: (1) apply directly to KH Freiburg's own Margarete-Ruckmich-Haus dormitory (Campus II) with an application form, proof of admission/enrollment, CV and motivation letter sent to wohnheim@kh-freiburg.de; (2) apply separately via the SWFR housing portal for any dormitory in SWFR's Freiburg network, since KH is one of SWFR's assigned universities.
- **Notes:** KH Freiburg is unusual among the four in operating its own student dormitory (Margarete-Ruckmich-Haus, single rooms, €390/month all-inclusive) in addition to full SWFR eligibility. Stay in the own dorm is capped at 4 semesters (5 during a practical semester), so it works best as a first-year bridge before moving to SWFR housing or the private market.
- **Source:** https://www.kh-freiburg.de/wohnheim

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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