# Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg

> private · Freiburg im Breisgau · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3000 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — Bachelor teacher-training (Lehramt) programmes, restricted (NC) | 15 July | The application window opens 1 June (or the next working day). Applies to restricted-entry (numerus clausus) teacher-training Bachelor programmes. Source: https://www.ph-freiburg.de/studium/bewerben-und-einschreiben/bewerben.html |
| Summer semester — Bachelor teacher-training (Lehramt) programmes, restricted (NC) | 15 January | The application window opens 1 December. Applies to restricted-entry (numerus clausus) teacher-training Bachelor programmes. Source: https://www.ph-freiburg.de/studium/bewerben-und-einschreiben/bewerben.html |
| Winter semester — Bachelor non-teaching programmes, open admission (zulassungsfrei) | 15 September | The application window opens 1 June (or the next working day). Open/non-restricted (no numerus clausus) Bachelor programmes outside the teacher-training track. Source: https://www.ph-freiburg.de/studium/bewerben-und-einschreiben/bewerben.html |
| Winter semester — Master programmes, restricted (NC), non-teaching | 15 July | The application window opens 1 June (or the next working day). Restricted-entry (numerus clausus) Master programmes outside the teacher-training track. Source: https://www.ph-freiburg.de/studium/bewerben-und-einschreiben/bewerben.html |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Freiburg im Breisgau
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** education, social-sciences, political-science
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.ph-freiburg.de
- **Address:** Kunzenweg 21, 79117 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Freiburg is a green university town in the Black Forest foothills, famous for cycling, organic culture, and student life. It's sunny, walkable, and filled with cafés and bookshops. Rent is moderate (€400–600/month for shared housing), and the outdoor scene is excellent—hiking, cycling, lake access. The town feels genuinely international without being pretentious.

## Strengths

- At €3,000 per year, tuition is low compared to private German universities, though Baden-Württemberg adds a €1,500 per semester non-EU surcharge on top.
- Education and social-sciences programmes align well with high global demand for certified teachers and social workers.
- A German university diploma is recognised across the EU, opening labour markets in 27 countries.
- Freiburg is a compact, student-dense city with a strong university culture and relatively manageable cost of living for Germany.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates meaningful time to find employment after finishing their degree.
- With an IELTS minimum of 6.0, the language entry bar is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid school-level English.

## Watch out for

- Baden-Württemberg charges an extra €1,500 per semester non-EU fee, so total annual cost is effectively €6,000 — not the headline €3,000.
- Most bachelor programmes at German Pädagogische Hochschulen are taught in German; limited English instruction is a significant barrier for CIS applicants.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diplomas are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or preparatory course before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a full year before a visa is granted.
- Education degrees in Germany are often state-regulated; a teaching licence earned here may not transfer automatically back to CIS countries.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €180–360
- **Private housing:** €450–720
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Freiburg
- **How to apply:** Apply online via the SWFR housing portal up to 6 months before move-in; the application stays active for 6 months and is finalized once proof of admission/enrollment is submitted. PH students can request the on-campus Kunzenweg dormitory (105 rooms in the Littenweiler district, directly by the PH campus) or any other SWFR dormitory.
- **Notes:** PH Freiburg is a state (public) institution explicitly listed among SWFR's assigned universities, with its own on-campus dormitory at Kunzenweg. As with the other Freiburg institutions, demand exceeds supply, so early application and a private-market fallback budget are advisable.
- **Source:** https://www.swfr.de/en/wohnen/wohnheime/wohnheime-in-freiburg/student-houses-kunzenweg

## 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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