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The University of Freiburg, also known as Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, is a prestigious institution located in the heart of the Black Forest in Germany. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, offering a wide range of programs in various fields. One of the notable courses offered at the university is Sustainable Systems Engineering, which focuses on developing sustainable solutions for complex engineering systems. Students in this program have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain hands-on experience in designing and implementing sustainable engineering solutions. The course is designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing field of sustainable engineering and environmental management.
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How to apply
What you need to apply for Sustainable Systems Engineering at University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)
Cambridge FCE, (CAE (C1) and CPE (C2)),
IELTS (5.5-6.5 points),
PTE Academic (59-75 points),
TOEFL (72-94 points "Internet" / at least 567 points "paper"),
OOPT (60-79 points),
telc B2-C1 University,
TOEIC (min. 785 points "listening/reading", 160 points "speaking" and 150 points "writing"),
Completion of an English-taught undergraduate degree (official confirmation from the examination office is required, confirmation from a professor is not sufficient), or indication "medium of instruction: English" on the transcript of records or in the Diploma Supplement,
Official language of the country of origin is English,
German and Luxembourgish Abitur (depends on how long English was taken and the level reached according to CEFR ),
What to prepare for your application to Sustainable Systems Engineering
A certified and (if necessary) translated copy (German or English) of your undergraduate degree. If you have not yet completed your undergraduate studies: a certified transcript of records showing all courses and credits taken so far and all grades/marks obtained as well as the current overall average grade (CGPA or similar).
A certified and (if necessary) translated copy (German or English) of your transcript of records showing all courses and credits taken and all grades/marks obtained as well as the final overall average grade (CGPA or similar).
A certified proof of English language proficiency. For details see further below*
Information about the grading and credit system at your University. We calculate your final grade on a German scale via the so-called bavarian formula. For this, we need the maximum grade you can get at your University as well as the minimum in order to pass. For example, the best grade you can get at a University in Germany is 1 and the minimum to pass is 4. 5 and 6 are fail. We also need information about the credit system (work load & credits) at your University, respectively in your country, in order to transfer your credits into ECTS credits.
APS certificate (only for applicants having studied in China, Mongolia or Vietnam)
Step-by-step guide to applying for Sustainable Systems Engineering at University of Freiburg (Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg)
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Tuition
< 1,500 EUR
per semester
Semester contribution
405 EUR
per semester
Application fee
0 EUR
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Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
0%
0 accepted out of 16 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
2.21
Avg. rejected grade
German scale
Based on 16 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.
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A Bachelor degree in engineering or science with a total of 180 ECTS and 3 years of duration at least (Asia and MENA regions: usually four years).
Outstanding performance! The "cut-off grade" of the M.Sc. SSE is 2.5 on a German scale.
120 ECTS of your bachelor's degree must be engineering- and natural science-related subjects (such as Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics etc.). This precondition is usually fulfilled for example by electrical and mechanical engineers, but may also be fulfilled by graduates of similar programs such as environmental engineering, process (chemical) engineering, materials science, and energy engineering. The admission committee will decide about the suitability of your previous degree (i.e. whether or not it has prepared you well) for the M.Sc. SSE.
University degree/bachelor’s degree (minimum grade 2.5) in an engineering or scientific course. Previous knowledge of math, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, etc. (details on the homepage of the course).
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Address
Address to send your application to:
Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Department of Sustainable Systems Engineering (SSE) / INATECH
Admissions Office
Emmy-Noether-Straße 2
79110 Freiburg
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Estimated year-1 total cost
12,714 – 15,712 EUR
Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs. Range accounts for lifestyle differences.
This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.
Additional fee information
Approx. 1, 500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries
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