1. Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
University College Freiburg –
Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS)
Open Day
June 12, 2015

2. Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Introduction to UCF
Paul Sterzel

3. UCF – Concept
Liberal Arts and Sciences - Open Day
 Interfaculty institution
at the University of
Freiburg
 Founded in 2012
 Platform and
teaching lab for:
- international,
- interdisciplinary,
- research and
knowledge-based
teaching
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4. UCF – Programs
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 IndiTrack
 Faszination Wissenschaft
 Liberal Arts and Sciences
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5. June 12, 2015 Liberal Arts and Sciences - Open Day
Open Day June 12, 2015 – Program
12:00
Presentations (Alte Universität, Theatersaal)
 University College Freiburg: Mr. Sterzel
 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS): Dr. Moll
 LAS Majors: Dr. Büchner, Dr. Mikalayeva, Dr. Plumley, Ms. Jackisch
 Professorship in Epistemology and Theory of Science: Prof. Dr. Freitag
 Professorship in Science and Technology Studies: Prof. Dr. Lipphardt
 Studying LAS at UCF: LAS Students
 Application Procedure: Dr. Moll
1:30
p.m.
Campus Tour:
Meeting point: Court Yard
UCF Info Market
 Majors
 Languages
 International
Admissions
with LAS students
and UCF staff
Alte Universität,
1st Floor
2:00
p.m.
Q&A on Foundational Year
Lecturers and Students
1st Floor, R 01 072
2:30
p.m.
Q&A on Foundational Year
Lecturers and Students
1st Floor, R 01 072
Campus Tour:
Meeting point: Court Yard
3:00
p.m.
Q&A on Foundational Year
Lecturers and Students
1st Floor, R 01 072
3:30
p.m.
Campus Tour:
Meeting point: Court Yard
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6. Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
The B.A./B.Sc. Program
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Karin Moll

7. June 12, 2015 Liberal Arts and Sciences - Open Day
LAS – a very brief outline
 4 years = room for education
 70 students p.a.
 LAS specific staff and courses
foundation + depth + choice:
 strong core program
 Majors: (1) Culture and History, (2) Life
Sciences, (3) Earth and Environmental
Sciences, (4) Governance
 variable electives
 English „plus“ / emphasis on languages
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8. LAS – Foundational Year
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9. LAS – Example Study Outline
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Year 4Year 3
Year 1 Year 2
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10. Courses Block IV 2015
 Culture and History (Major)
- Introduction to Culture and History
- History as a Topic of Academic Inquiry
- Philosophy, Leisure, Happiness: Ancient Ethics and Modern Life
- Consciousness
 Governance (Major)
- Diplomacy and Technology
- Diplomatic Profession
- Principles of Law
 Life Sciences (Major)
- Introduction to Life Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biological Engineering
- Sleep
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11. Courses Block IV 2015
 Earth and Environmental Sciences (Major)
- Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences
- The Earth in the Universe
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Ecology: From Genetic Adaptations to Communities
- Field Methods in Geology
 Core
- Theory of Science
- Topics in the History of Science
- Concepts of Role and Personhood – Theory and Practice
- Critical Reasoning and Argumentation
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12. LAS – Target Group
June 12, 2015 Liberal Arts and Sciences - Open Day
LAS will be a challenging educational experience for
students with a specific profile:
Academic  strong academic background and good grades
 broad interests across subjects
 driven by big questions
 dedicated to academic enquiry
 passionate about learning
See you in October!
Personal  self-reliant and self-responsible
 open for new ideas, people, contexts
 internationally minded
 interested in a formative educational experience
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13. LAS – Online Studychoice Assistant
 For enrolment you must provide an “Orientierungstest”
 E.g. LAS Online Studychoice Assistant (OSA):
http://www.osa.uni-freiburg.de/las/index2.php
 LAS impressions
 Study skills
 Sample tasks
 General program
overview
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14. Epistemology and Theory of Science
 Professorship established in connection with the
Liberal Arts and Sciences program
 As of Sept. 2013: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Freitag
- Focus in research and teaching: How do we
achieve (scientific) knowledge of the world?
- LAS Core: Theory of Science, Theory of
Knowledge
- LAS Electives
- LAS Major “Culture and History”
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15. Science and Technology Studies
 Professorship established in connection with the
Liberal Arts and Sciences program
 As of June 2015: Prof. Dr. Veronika Lipphardt
- Focus in research and teaching: What are the
social and historical contexts and implications of
scientific knowledge and technology?
- LAS Core: Science in Context, History of Science
- LAS Electives
- LAS Majors “Culture and History” and “Life
Sciences
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16. Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Studying LAS at UCF
Abdur Rehman
Giorgio Chiara

17. June 12, 2015 Liberal Arts and Sciences - Open Day
Studying LAS at UCF
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18. Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Application Procedure for the
Winter Semester 2015/16
Karin Moll

19. Application and Admissions 1
 Student Service Center (SCS) and University
College Freiburg (UCF)
 Application period: June 1 – July 15, 2015
 Online registration, application documents by
mail
 Information:
- EU (incl. German): application@ucf.uni-freiburg.de
- Non EU: international@service.uni-freiburg.de
 LAS Welcome Week starts 12.10.2015!
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20. Application and Admissions 2
1. Online registration via the SCS Student Portal:
- http://www.studium.uni-freiburg.de/studienbewerbung
- Study Area: Interdisciplinary Degree Programs →
Degree: Bachelor B.A or B.Sc. → Program: LAS
2. Application and documents by mail
- EU and German: to UCF
- non EU: to SCS-International Admissions and
Services (IAS)
- Higher education qualification / secondary school
diploma (“Abitur” or equivalent),
- Language proficiency English B2, Motivational letter
(max. 2 pages), Curriculum vitae
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21. EU (incl. German) Citizens
(…)
3. 1st Ranking based on higher education qualification
4. Interviews
- UCF sends out invitations for interviews by email and
mail (starting July 22)
- Interviews at UCF using your motivational letter as
starting point (August 3 – 7, 2014)
- 2nd Ranking based on your “Selection Score” (higher
education qualification + interview score)
5. Letter of Acceptance end of August / beginning of
September
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22. Non EU Citizens
(…)
3. Ranking based on higher education qualification
4. No Interviews!
5. Letter of Acceptance end of August / beginning of
September
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23. June 12, 2015 Liberal Arts and Sciences - Open Day
Open Day June 12, 2015 – Program
12:00
Presentations (Alte Universität, Theatersaal)
 University College Freiburg: Mr. Sterzel
 Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS): Dr. Moll
 LAS Majors: Dr. Büchner, Dr. Mikalayeva, Dr. Plumley, Ms. Jackisch
 Professorship in Epistemology and Theory of Science: Prof. Dr. Freitag
 Professorship in Science and Technology Studies: Prof. Dr. Lipphardt
 Studying LAS at UCF: LAS Students
 Application Procedure: Dr. Moll
1:30
p.m.
Campus Tour:
Meeting point: Court Yard
UCF Info Market
 Majors
 Languages
 International
Admissions
with LAS students
and UCF staff
Alte Universität,
1st Floor
2:00
p.m.
Q&A on Foundational Year
Lecturers and Students
1st Floor, R 01 072
2:30
p.m.
Q&A on Foundational Year
Lecturers and Students
1st Floor, R 01 072
Campus Tour:
Meeting point: Court Yard
3:00
p.m.
Q&A on Foundational Year
Lecturers and Students
1st Floor, R 01 072
3:30
p.m.
Campus Tour:
Meeting point: Court Yard
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