Universities / Baden-Württemberg / Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg
Private (church) • Founded 1971
1788 students
Updated October 6, 2026
Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg for International Students

BEFORE YOU APPLY

KH Freiburg is a state-recognised university run by the Catholic Church and charges its own study fees: 280 EUR per semester for Bachelor's programmes and 3,120 to 8,790 EUR per Master's programme. Including the semester fee and semester ticket, Bachelor's students pay 519.50 EUR at enrolment and 415.50 EUR per semester after that. Bachelor's programmes start in winter only, with deadlines between 15 July and 30 September; Master's programmes start in summer only, with a deadline of 31 January (1 December for Klinische Heilpädagogik). No programme is taught in English.

Key Facts

Type

University of Applied Sciences, Private (church)

Students

1788 (2026)

City

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg

German-taught

14 programmes

How much does Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg cost for international students?

KH Freiburg is a state-recognised university run by the Catholic Church and charges its own study fees. Bachelor's students pay a study fee of 280 EUR per semester. Master's programmes are charged per programme under a study contract, from 3,120 EUR (Angewandte Gerontologie) to 8,790 EUR (Management und Führungskompetenz). The fee schedule lists no separate fee for non-EU students; the Baden-Württemberg fee of 1,500 EUR per semester for international students is set for state universities.

In addition, every student pays a semester fee covering administration, the Studierendenwerk and a semester ticket. For a Bachelor's programme the total, including the study fee, is 519.50 EUR at enrolment and 415.50 EUR per semester after that.

ItemCost for international students
Bachelor (study fee)280 EUR per semester
Master (study fee, whole programme)3,120 to 8,790 EUR
Semester fee and study fee, Bachelor (everyone)519.50 EUR at enrolment, 415.50 EUR per semester after that

Study fees come on top of the proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.

What are the application deadlines?

DegreeIntakeDeadline
B.A. Soziale ArbeitWinter 2026/2715 July 2026
B.A. Angewandte Pflegewissenschaft, Management im GesundheitswesenWinter 2026/2731 July 2026
B.A. Angewandte Theologie, Berufspädagogik, HeilpädagogikWinter 2026/2730 September 2026
All Master's programmes except Klinische HeilpädagogikSummer 202731 January 2027
M.A. Klinische HeilpädagogikSummer 20271 December 2026

KH Freiburg publishes one set of deadlines for all applicants; there is no separate non-EU date. Bachelor's programmes start in winter only and Master's programmes in summer only. Applications open on 15 March (Bachelor) and 1 September (Master).

How many programmes are taught in English?

None. Programmes in social work, nursing, health management, inclusive education, theology and art therapy are taught in German, and applicants with a foreign school-leaving qualification may be asked for proof of German.

About Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg

The Katholische Hochschule Freiburg is a state-recognised university of applied sciences run by the Catholic Church in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1971, with 1,788 students. It offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in social work, health and nursing, education, inclusive education, theology and art therapy. It is open to applicants of all faiths.

Sources and Maintenance

Study fees and semester fees: kh-freiburg.de

 · verified October 6, 2026

Application deadlines: kh-freiburg.de

 · verified October 6, 2026