According to the university’s website, the semester fee at the University of Freiburg is 190.00 euros per semester. It consists of a contribution to the student services organisation (Studierendenwerk) Freiburg, a contribution to the official student body (Verfasste Studierendenschaft) and an administrative cost contribution (Verwaltungskostenbeitrag). This guide shows you the items, the re-enrolment windows and the points that the website leaves open.
Short answer: According to the university’s website, the semester fee at the University of Freiburg is 190.00 euros per semester (accessed October 2026, no date of change given). Of this, 103.00 euros go to the Studierendenwerk, 7.00 euros to the student body and 80.00 euros to the administrative cost contribution. According to the contribution notice, the 103.00 euros include a ticket share of 28.00 euros. Re-enrolment runs from 1 June to 15 August for the winter semester and from 15 January to 15 February for the summer semester; in the grace period, a late fee of 10.00 euros is added.
The most important points
- Total per semester according to the website: 190.00 euros (last updated October 2026, University of Freiburg).
- The largest item is the contribution to the Studierendenwerk Freiburg at 103.00 euros, roughly 54 percent.
- The administrative cost contribution of 80.00 euros makes up roughly 42 percent.
- According to the website, the student body receives 7.00 euros.
- According to the contribution notice, the 103.00 euros of the Studierendenwerk include 28.00 euros of base funding (Sockelfinanzierung) for the semester ticket.
- Re-enrolment deadlines: winter semester 1 June to 15 August, summer semester 15 January to 15 February. A grace period with a 10.00 euro late fee follows each deadline.
What does the semester fee at the University of Freiburg consist of?
The website names three items and the total. The table calculates each share of the total. Added together, the individual items come to exactly 190.00 euros, so the figures match.
| Item | Amount per semester | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Studierendenwerk Freiburg (SWFR) | 103.00 euros | roughly 54 percent |
| Student body (Verfasste Studierendenschaft) | 7.00 euros | roughly 4 percent |
| Administrative cost contribution | 80.00 euros | roughly 42 percent |
| Total | 190.00 euros | 100 percent |
Source: University of Freiburg, page on the semester fee and tuition fees (accessed October 2026, no date on the page). The shares are our own calculations based on the amounts on the page.
When do you have to pay? The re-enrolment deadlines at a glance
The website names two re-enrolment windows. They relate to the payment information for the winter semester 2026/27 and the summer semester 2027.
| Semester | Re-enrolment deadline according to the website | Grace period with late fee | Status in October 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter semester 2026/27 | 1 June to 15 August | 16 August to 20 September | deadline and grace period expired |
| Summer semester 2027 | 15 January to 15 February | 16 February to 20 March | still ahead of you |
The university’s re-enrolment page (no date of change, accessed October 2026) lists further rules for these dates. What counts is the date the payment is received by the university cash office (Universitätskasse), not the date you transfer the money. If you pay during the grace period, you also owe a late fee, which is currently 10.00 euros per semester. If you pay only the semester fee without the late fee during the grace period, you will be deregistered (Exmatrikulation) for the missing amount. Anyone who has neither re-enrolled nor taken a leave of absence by 20 March (summer semester) or 20 September (winter semester) is deregistered automatically. If the winter semester 2026/27 still shows an open balance for you, contact the student services desk right away.
What lies behind the three items in everyday life?
The contribution to the Studierendenwerk Freiburg is by far the largest item. According to the contribution notice of the Studierendenwerk for the summer semester 2026 (notice dated 18 December 2025), the 103.00 euros consist of 75.00 euros for services such as canteens, cafés, the loan office (Darlehenskasse), the hardship fund (Härtefonds), psychotherapeutic counselling, and room and job placement, plus 28.00 euros of base funding for the semester ticket. The university’s website does not itself give this breakdown.
The student body receives 7.00 euros. The student body itself decides on its tasks and offers within its own statutes. If you want to know what the amount is used for, ask there.
The administrative cost contribution of 80.00 euros is the second-largest item. The website names it but does not explain what it is based on. This is the point you should clarify first with the university if you are unsure.
Is a semester ticket included in the fee?
Partly. The university’s website does not list a semester ticket as a separate item. However, the Studierendenwerk’s contribution notice for the summer semester 2026 contains 28.00 euros of base funding for the local public transport (ÖPNV) semester ticket, which is passed on to the Regio transport association Freiburg. According to the notice, students on leave of absence pay only the 75.00 euros, because no ticket is available for them. The notice applies to the summer semester 2026, and the total of 103.00 euros is the same as on the fee page. The website does not state the price of the ticket itself. You will find prices and conditions from the transport association and the student representatives.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total semester fee?
The website states 190.00 euros per semester. The sum of 103.00 euros, 7.00 euros and 80.00 euros gives the same amount. The payment information on the website relates to the winter semester 2026/27 and the summer semester 2027.
Where do I find the payment details?
The website refers to the payment information in the section on re-enrolment and fees. The amounts and the payment reference are listed there. Copy the payment reference from your notice so that the payment is assigned correctly.
Why has the deadline for the winter semester already passed?
The website gives 15 August as the end of the re-enrolment deadline for the winter semester, and the grace period with the late fee ran until 20 September. In October 2026, both are over. If you have not yet paid the fee, contact the student services desk at the University of Freiburg immediately, because according to the re-enrolment page, failure to re-enrol leads to automatic deregistration.
What if the breakdown on my notice differs?
The breakdown on the website is clear. Only the administrative cost contribution is not explained. If the amount on your notice differs, first check the sum of the items and then ask the student services desk before you transfer the money.
Do I have to pay the fee every semester?
Yes. The semester fee is charged for every semester, and the website lists payment information separately for the winter and summer semesters. Plan for it again every semester. As long as the website shows the same total, a look at the new notice is enough to spot any changes.
A simple calculation helps with planning. Assume you pay the website’s total for two semesters in a row. That comes to 380.00 euros. Of this, 206.00 euros go to the Studierendenwerk Freiburg, 14.00 euros to the student body and 160.00 euros to the administrative cost contribution. If the university changes one item, you only need to adjust that line.
What to do now
- Include the total of 190.00 euros in your planning for the current semester.
- Check whether your notice shows the items 103.00 euros, 7.00 euros and 80.00 euros.
- Note the re-enrolment deadline for the summer semester 2027 from 15 January to 15 February, and remember that the date the payment is received is what counts.
- Ask the university if an item is missing or unfamiliar to you.
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Sources: University of Freiburg: Semester fee and tuition fees (accessed October 2026, no date of change), University of Freiburg: Re-enrolment (accessed October 2026, no date of change), Studierendenwerk Freiburg: Contribution notice for the summer semester 2026 (notice dated 18 December 2025)
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information and not individual advice.
