Would you like to study at one of the best research universities in Germany? Then the University of Konstanz is the right place for you. We offer you excellent study conditions in a beautiful location between Lake Constance and the Alps. For us, excellence in studies and teaching also means cultivating close cooperation. We encourage our students to take part in discussions and get involved in research from the start.

The University of Konstanz is a campus university: You will get to know other students quickly, come into contact with other departments, and feel at home right away. Our university has an open-door policy: Professors are very accessible and happy to help you with any questions or issues you might have.

Campus life at the University of Konstanz is diverse and international. We will give you a very warm welcome and support you in every stage of your stay. We have an excellent supervision ratio and top advisory services. You will learn in small groups and work across disciplines. We promote innovative teaching methods and strategies such as transfer formats or virtual classrooms and support lecturers in developing their teaching further. Our Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track (ADILT) complements all study programmes with fundamentals of computer science, data processing methods and their legal foundations as well as reflection on their relevance for society.

We want to give you the best possible opportunities to develop personally and professionally: Here you will get lots of chances to put your own ideas into action - whether you conduct research or start a spin-off. This is the idea behind our "creative.together" concept as a University of Excellence: Close communication and a strong sense of community enhance the creative potential of our university members at all levels. We bring together our different backgrounds and disciplines to create something truly extraordinary. All the while, you can enjoy an attractive environment with a lake, mountains and great sports facilities.

The University of Konstanz

• is Germany's southernmost university, only a stone’s throw from Switzerland and Austria
• is located in a picturesque city with a medieval centre on the shores of Lake Constance
• is a campus university that seamlessly bridges work and study with everyday life and recreation
• combines top-level research with research-lead teaching in small groups
• offers students and researchers advanced laboratories, a first-rate library and IT centres supporting high-quality learning
• has outstanding support services for international students