Mission:
Liberal Arts and Sciences reaches across academic fields and offers discipline-oriented academic training in one particular Major. It encourages students to critically reflect on science and knowledge and to become skilled communicators and creative shapers of their environment.
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Sciences
(depending on your Major)
Duration:
4 years
Total number of Credits:
240 ECTS (see detailed program description)
Begin of the course:
Winter semester (October)
Language of Instruction:
English
Departments:
Interdisciplinary initiative, University College Freiburg
Accredited:
The LAS Program is accredited until 30.09.2026 via the University of Freiburg system accreditation.
Tuition:
Inscription fees 180 € per semester. Additionally, tuition fees for non-EU students and for students seeking a second Bachelor degree. For more information, including an overview of exemptions, please see the University of Freiburg Student Portal.
Targeted at:
We are looking for students who value academic rigor and in-depth study, intellectual creativity and exchange, and would like to give their studies an individual emphasis. If, on top of that, you enjoy an inspiring and hard-working environment, LAS is probably for you.
Application & Admissions:
LAS is a selective program with an annual intake of about 80 students. Starting LAS is only possible in the winter semester. The application period is June 1 – July 15.
| Electives 64 ECTS | In the Electives, students undertake courses and projects to further shape their profile and / or use these credits for courses during their study abroad. |
| Major 120 ECTS including Major Introductions (16 ECTS) BA/BSc Thesis (12 ECTS) | The LAS Majors provide an in-depth education in an interdisciplinary academic field. At the end of their first year and after having taken three Major Introductions, students choose one of the following Majors: Culture and History Governance Life Sciences Environmental and Sustainability Sciences |
| Core 56 ECTS | Core courses are taken by all LAS students. The Core encompasses basic and advanced academic skills, reflections on knowledge and science, and the a curriculum on Responsibility and Leadership. |
| 4 Year Program = 240 ECTS Credits, more information | |