Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg - Conference Venue

The Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, commonly known as the University of Freiburg (UFr), is one of Germany’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Founded in 1457, UFr curently offers over 240 study programmes across 11 faculties and hosts around 24.500 students and nearly 5.000 doctoral candidates. With more than 8.000 staff members, including more than 440 professors, the university is recognised for its strong research profile and academic excellence.

UFr counts 23 Nobel Laureates among its affiliates and consistently ranks among the top universities worldwide, placing 5th in Germany and within the 101-150 range globally in the Shanghai Ranking.

The University of Freiburg is currently led by Rector Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein and is internationally recognised for its commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and global collaboration.

According to Times Higher Education, UFr ranks 39th worldwide and 4th in Germany among the best universities led by women. This year, 58 of the top 200 universities worldwide - about 29% - are headed by women; in Germany, the share is 33%.

Uni Freiburg - Venue Spaces

Thanks to the valued cooperation between the University of Freiburg, ISES, and IEA SHC, EuroSun2026 will be held in the University’s historic Kollegiengebäude I (KG I), located at Platz der Universität 3, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau.

KG I is centrally situated in Freiburg’s Old Town, directly on Platz der Universität and in close proximity to both the university library and the cafeteria. To host our sessions, nine rooms within the building will be available, including the impressive Entrance Hall for the poster sessions, the Prometheus Hall for coffee breaks, and, immediately adjacent, the distinguished Aula.

Throughout the building, visitors will encounter historical monuments and inscriptions that reflect the university’s long and complex past, while also illustrating the institution’s contemporary engagement with its own history. As a result, KG I serves not only as an architectural landmark but also as a historical site and a testament to the evolving academic and cultural identity of the University of Freiburg.