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The Academic Year in Freiburg (AYF) is a study abroad program operated by a consortium of Michigan State University, the University of Iowa, the University of Michigan, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, in conjunction with the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg. AYF very much welcomes the participation from students enrolled at other US colleges and universities.

This program handbook supplements handbooks or materials you receive from your home university and aims to provide you with the most up-to-date information and advice available at the time of printing. Changes may occur before your departure or while you are abroad.

Questions regarding your program abroad (housing options, facilities abroad, etc.) as well as questions relating to your relationship with your host university, the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität in Freiburg, or academics (e.g., course credit and equivalents, registration deadlines, etc.) should be directed to the study abroad office at your home university.

Please read through the handbook carefully prior to departure. It will help you prepare for all aspects of your AYF experience, from academics to managing daily life in Germany.

Please Note: All price information quoted in this handbook is provided for informational and planning purposes. To the best of our knowledge, prices are accurate and up to date as of January 2025. Currency exchange rates fluctuate, and vendors may change prices without notice, therefore AYF cannot make guarantees regarding the availability of specific prices noted herein. Thank you for your understanding.