BA Geography (2-field, Minor Field) at University of Freiburg

Programme overview

Geography introduces students to spatial processes and global change from natural and social science perspectives. As a dual-subject minor, it adds interdisciplinary, spatial, and regional insights. A highlight of the geography programme is the large-scale field exercise, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts and methods in a practical, real-world setting.

Faculty: Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources | Duration: 6 semesters | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter Semester | Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

The goal of the minor field program in Geography is to provide students - an overview of the foundations of general geography, - the knowledge necessary for studying issues of spatial development, the actors involved in this development, and the resulting problems on various levels, - insight into the basic spatial preconditions of modern society.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission (first semester): Restricted admission (8 places) Selection procedure Average grade in the German higher education entrance qualification and, where applicable, extracurricular activities Germans and EU citizens: 90% of study spaces are granted in a selection procedure and 10% after a waiting period. Language requirements: German C1. Application period: 1 June – 15 July.

Intake: Winter Semester

Duration: 6 semesters

Apply through the official page: https://uni-freiburg.de/en/studies/applying/how-do-i-apply/

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