Universität Konstanz

Konstanz1966

A small but elite 'reform university' on Lake Constance, known for its research intensity.

Highlights

Excellence University status continuously since 2007
A unique campus location on Lake Constance, close to the Swiss border
An intensive research culture with small groups in political science, public administration and the natural sciences
One of Germany's youngest yet most research-intensive universities

Students

~11,000

Teaching Language

Mostly German, select English programs at master's level

Tuition

~€150 semester contribution; non-EU students may face an additional ~€1,500/semester tuition fee (confirm current amount with our advisors)

Popular Programs

Political Science, Chemistry, Computer Science

Pros

Close, personal interaction with faculty thanks to a small student body
A quiet, high quality of life campus town on Lake Constance
An elite research culture with strong international academic standing

Things to Consider

No programs in popular fields such as engineering, medicine or business
The small-town setting lacks the cultural diversity of a big city
Limited program range may not suit every academic profile

History

Founded in 1966, Universität Konstanz was designed from the outset as an interdisciplinary, research-focused 'reform university' rather than following the traditional faculty model.

With no engineering or medical faculty, Konstanz is known for its small-scale but intensive research culture in political science, public administration, chemistry, biology and computer science.

Holding Excellence University status continuously since 2007, Konstanz is considered one of Germany's highest-performing universities in terms of research funding per student.

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