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Taught languages English, German, French, Arabic, Spanish
Typical class size 8
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
UWC Robert Bosch College is a two‑year, English‑taught IB Diploma Programme boarding school in Freiburg, Germany. Opened in 2014 as a project of UWC Germany and the Robert Bosch Stiftung, it sits on the Kartäuser grounds, with a 19‑hectare forest and a monastery garden shaping its learning approach. The curriculum follows the IB DP for students aged 16 to 18, requiring six subjects (three HL, three SL), the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and at least 150 hours of Creativity, Activity and Service. Instruction is English, with diploma options in English, Spanish or French; language and literature studies run across multiple languages, and Mathematics and Natural Sciences include a sustainability focus and Liveable Cities Project Week. The campus features the Weickart Library, 12 resident cubes, and extracurriculars including outdoor education, project weeks and a CAS program. The school emphasizes experiential learning, service partnerships, and community life within the UWC movement.
Kartäuserstraße 119, 79104 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
The Essentials
UWC Robert Bosch College has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.
Location
Located in Freiburg, Germany, at Kartäuserstraße 119, 79104 Freiburg. The campus functions as a boarding school and the language of instruction is English.
Stages
Two-year English-language pre-university college for students aged 16–19; IB Diploma Program.
Type
Two-year pre-university college and boarding school.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 200 students aged 16–19 come from around 90 nationalities. The largest group is German (46 students). Other nationalities include Western Europe (29), Central & Eastern Europe (28), North America (9), Central America/Carribean (6), South America (15), Northern Africa/Middle East (12), Sub Sahara Africa (25), Asia (27), and Oceania (1).
Country affiliation
Germany
Bus service
No RBC bus service; students travel to and from campus using public transport.
Fees
Application fees
- UWC Robert Bosch College does not accept direct applications from most applicants; all applications are submitted through the applicant's UWC National Committee. National Committees set their own application processes and may charge an application or assessment fee; any such fee is paid to the National Committee rather than to the College.
Tuition fees by year group (and per term)
- UWC Robert Bosch College operates a needs‑based scholarship model in which the vast majority of admitted students receive either full or partial scholarships. Approximately 96% of students are awarded scholarships and around two‑thirds of students receive full scholarships; the College does not publish a fixed public fee schedule for self‑paying students broken down by year or term. Tuition and the cost of boarding for scholarship recipients are provided through the College's scholarship program.
- For scholarship recipients, the package covers tuition, room and board, meals and many curriculum‑related costs. UWC's standard scholarship/fee coverage across its colleges typically includes books, IB exam registration fees, curricular field trips and project weeks, and reasonable travel and visa costs associated with attendance; those elements form part of the College's scholarship support for students. The College itself is a two‑year, English‑language boarding IB programme for students aged 16–19.
- Where students are assigned a partial scholarship and a family contribution is required, there is no publicly posted, itemised per‑year or per‑term tuition schedule on the College's published pages. A third‑party directory lists an approximate two‑year fee figure for the College (reported as €63,000 for two years), but the College's published materials emphasize needs‑based scholarships rather than a standard public tuition table.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing for any family contribution or invoiceable charges is administered through the College's finance/accounts process or via the relevant UWC National Committee/sponsor arrangements. The College's public materials do not publish a single, uniform termly invoice calendar or standard public payment deadlines for self‑paying families; UWC colleges commonly invoice in advance by term or by year and issue invoices to the payer named on the enrolment agreement.
Boarding fees
- UWC Robert Bosch College is a full boarding school; for students on full or partial scholarships the boarding package (housing, shared house community living, three meals per day in the cafeteria) is included in the scholarship support. The College's published description of boarding life confirms boarding facilities, house structures and that meals are included for scholarship students.
Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, trips, pocket money, extras)
- Books, standard curricular materials, IB exam registration and curriculum‑related field trips/project weeks are included in the scholarship package for students covered by the College's needs‑based support. Meals provided in the College cafeteria are included in that package. Personal items, personal travel beyond school‑organised travel, elective paid activities and some optional extras (for example, optional external examinations or certain personal equipment) are typically the family's responsibility.
- The College does not publish a public uniform fee or an itemised mandatory uniform shop list on its main pages; any compulsory clothing or kit requirements and related costs are normally specified in the College student handbook or enrolment documentation.
Refund information
- Refunds, withdrawal and cancellation conditions are governed by the College's enrolment/finance terms and the student handbook or admissions policy. The College's public policy pages list downloadable policies and the student handbook (which contain the formal rules and procedures for withdrawal and any financial consequences), but the College does not publish a separate public numeric refund schedule in the main site pages. Refunds and any pro‑rata adjustments are handled in line with the College's contractual terms and invoice conditions.
Fee payment options
- Standard payment methods used across UWC colleges and likely used for any invoiceable family contributions include international bank transfer (wire), and card payments where accepted by the College's finance office or an invoicing/payment service. Specific payment providers, account details, card acceptance rules or instalment plan options are set out on the College's invoices and in enrolment communications rather than on the public summary pages.
Key practical points for parents
- The College's admissions route is via national committees; budget and application‑fee questions for applicants should be raised with the applicant's UWC National Committee, which issues the application and selection invoices when applicable.
- The College's published materials emphasise that most students attend on need‑based scholarships that include tuition and boarding; therefore public, itemised per‑term tuition lists are not published in the College's public pages.
Academics
UWC Robert Bosch College teaches IB (DP) for students aged 16 to 19.
Curriculum
The school teaches the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the language of instruction is English. After two years, students graduate with the IB Diploma. To pass the IB Diploma, students select six subjects (three higher level and three standard level) across groups; they also write an Extended Essay, complete the one-year Theory of Knowledge course and complete at least 150 hours of Creativity, Activity and Service. Language and literature studies are offered in English, German, French, Arabic, Spanish and World Literature (mother tongue). Language acquisition can be studied in English, German or French. Mathematics is offered at standard and higher levels, with the tracks Analysis and Approaches and Applications and Interpretation. The Natural Sciences group includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Systems and Societies, with a sustainability focus and Liveable Cities Project Week; Arts include Theater and Visual Arts, and Humanities include Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, History of Europe, Global Politics and Anthropology.
Student Teacher Ratio
1:8
Exam Results
IB Diploma results for RBC graduates are published. The Class of 2025 IB results have been released, and RBC notes that graduates completed the rigorous program and grew as individuals and as a community. The school publishes IB results updates for each graduating class.
Higher Education Progression
RBC provides University and Career Counseling to support students after RBC. The IB Diploma enables study anywhere in the world. The Davis-UWC Scholarship Program enables UWC graduates to attend a U.S. university or college. There are study opportunities in Germany with the Laurence Nodder Scholarship loan program, and RBC maintains collaborations with universities across Europe; graduates also pursue gap years or apprenticeships.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides holistic education that develops intellectual, moral, emotional, social, spiritual and physical potential. It fosters empathy for others and reflection to help students overcome personal crises. The CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) program promotes social service, responsibility and compassion through extracurricular activities and community involvement. Special Focus Days include topics like sustainability, interfaith dialogue, equality and Model United Nations to deepen intercultural understanding.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of instruction is English. Language acquisition can be achieved in English, German and French. The IB Diploma can be obtained in English, Spanish and French.
Mental Wellbeing
The Health and Wellbeing Team meets weekly to ensure balance and support for students. The team comprises school psychologists, the Director of Student Life and Safeguarding Officer, school nurses, academic advisors and social pedagogues, providing holistic professional support. The Peer Support Program, in place since 2016, enables students to support each other under professional guidance.
Admissions
Admissions
1. The school uses a National Committee admissions path. Applications are not submitted directly to RBC; they are submitted to the UWC National Committees in the applicant's home country. For German applicants, the NC is UWC Germany, based in Berlin. After a successful selection by the NC, candidates are assigned a place at one of the 18 UWC schools worldwide.
2. After the National Committee makes a successful selection, candidates are assigned a place at a UWC school. RBC is one of the 18 UWC schools where assignments can be made. The process does not involve direct RBC applications.
3. Refugee direct application option: If you are a refugee in Germany, you can apply directly to RBC. RBC reserves at least four scholarship places each year for refugees or migrants applying directly; interested parties or a supervising organization/person can contact our Admissions Officer. The Admissions Officer is Hubertus Zander, and contact details include +49 761 708 396 20 and a dedicated email address.
4. When applying through the National Committee, ensure all documents are complete; National Committees have different criteria. You can learn everything you need to know about the application process from your National Committee, including criteria and required materials.
Scholarships
Needs-based Scholarship Program: All students are selected regardless of financial background. Based on income assessments conducted by the National Committees, approximately 96% of RBC students require a full scholarship to attend RBC, while a further 30 or so receive partial scholarships. This is made possible through a strong network of sponsors and supporters.
Our scholarship program guarantees all successful applicants a place at RBC. 96% of students at RBC receive a scholarship, and 65% of them receive a full scholarship.
RBC is financed by public funds and private donations. The school is made possible by the support of UWC Germany, the Robert Bosch Foundation, the State of Baden-Württemberg, the City of Freiburg, B. Braun Melsungen AG and the Heidehof Foundation. Since its foundation in 2014, numerous donors have joined, some of whom fund scholarships for students or sponsor buildings.
FAQs
What ages does UWC Robert Bosch College serve?
UWC Robert Bosch College serves students aged 16 to 18.
What curriculum does UWC Robert Bosch College follow?
The school teaches the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and the language of instruction is English. After two years, students graduate with the IB Diploma. To pass the IB Diploma, students select six subjects (three higher level and three.
Where is UWC Robert Bosch College located?
Located in Freiburg, Germany, at Kartäuserstraße 119, 79104 Freiburg. The campus functions as a boarding school and the language of instruction is English.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees**
- UWC Robert Bosch College does not accept direct applications from most applicants; all applications are submitted through the applicant's UWC National Committee. National Committees set their own application processes and may.
How many students attend UWC Robert Bosch College?
The school has approximately 200 students.
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction at UWC Robert Bosch College, and around 60 other languages are spoken on campus. The IB Diploma can be obtained in English, Spanish and French. Language and literature studies are offered in English, German,.
How does the admissions process work?
1. The school uses a National Committee admissions path. Applications are not submitted directly to RBC; they are submitted to the UWC National Committees in the applicant's home country. For German applicants, the NC is UWC Germany, based in Berlin.
What facilities does the school have?
UWC Robert Bosch College sits on the Kartäuser grounds in Freiburg, in a historic former Carthusian monastery. The Kartause houses classrooms, laboratories and offices, while the boarding section (built in 2014) comprises twelve residential cubes.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The language of instruction is English, and the Diploma can be earned in English, Spanish or French. In addition to the IB core, experiential elements such as outdoor.
Does the school offer boarding?
RBC is a boarding school for students aged 16–19. The boarding facilities are located directly next to the school and house 200 residents with eight house tutors. Students live in houses with 24–26 residents per house, sharing a common room,.
