Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (University of Freiburg) was founded in 1457. It enjoys an excellent reputation for its teaching, research, and continuing education. It has received many awards in nationwide competitions. Twenty-three Nobel laureates studied, did research, and taught at the university.

Today, the institution is characterized by a mix of traditional disciplines and modern technology. Its strength in research is demonstrated by the annual receipt of 170 million euros in third-party funding. Around 25 thousand students are enrolled at the comprehensive university, where the course offering ranges from information technology to medicine and the natural sciences, and the humanities and social sciences.