18 English Study Programs at University of Konstanz

All important info for international students in Germany (2024/2025)

University of Konstanz

Business Management & EconomicsHumanitiesNatural Sciences & Mathematics
1966
Founded in
13%
International students
English
18
No. of English-taught Study Programs
University
Type
public
Status
11.000
Students

About the University

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

International Rankings

#201-250
Times Higher Education Ranking
#501-600
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
#501-510
QS World University Rankings

National Rankings

#22
Humboldt Ranking
#23
DFG-Ranking
2019
"University of Excellence"

Tuition Fees

16
0
18
0
0
0

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2025/2026

Open Programs

Application Modes

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)
44.4% local admission restriction (local NC)
5.6% no admission restriction, but ability test
50% no admission restriction
0% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

83.3% directly at University
0% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
16.7% via uni-assist

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

5 (3 programs )

Minimum:

72 (3 programs )

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (8 programs )

Maximum:

6.5 (2 programs )

Maximum:

92 (2 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

5 (3 programs )

Maximum:

6.5 (2 programs )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

72 (3 programs )

Maximum:

92 (2 programs )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (8 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )

Program Features

4-6 semesters

Duration
Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Master of Science

Master of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Education

Beginning

Winter intake

44.4%

Summer intake

0%

Winter & Summer intake

55.6%

Location

University of Konstanz

List of English-taught Study Programs offered by University of Konstanz

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