Established in 1457, the University of Freiburg is one of the oldest comprehensive universities in Germany. Situated in the heart of the city of Freiburg, this public university offers undergraduate and graduate level education to more than 24,000 inquisitive students. Times Higher Education has ranked the university #5 among German Universities and #76 among Best Global Universities. Established in 1457, the University of Freiburg is one of the oldest comprehensive universities in Germany. Situated in the heart of the city of Freiburg, this public university offers undergraduate and graduate level education to more than 24,000 inquisitive students. Times Higher Education has ranked the university #5 among German Universities and #76 among Best Global Universities.