IES Abroad in Freiburg: Environmental Studies & Sustainability
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Program Information
Location
Freiburg, Germany
Terms
Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Languages
English, German
Minimum Language Requirement
None; however, you must take the host language as one of your courses.
Areas of Focus
Social Sciences, STEM
Structure
Hybrid
Description
Known for taking the lead in the development of eco-friendly technologies and architecture, Freiburg attracts top researchers and environmental organizations from around the world. This English-taught program allows you to explore topics in disciplines like Environmental Studies, Forest Ecology, and Sustainability while living in Freiburg, located near the beautiful Black Forest and Rhine River Valley. Courses are organized as focused, three-week modules, and some modules may be taken at the Department of Environment & Natural Resources of a local university.
Two-Part Application Process
Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.
- You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
- You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.