Universität Konstanz
About
Uni Konstanz in Konstanz offers humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law and more programmes — from €3,000/year, with an IELTS 6.5 entry bar. Konstanz sits directly on the Swiss border, giving access to one of Europe's highest-paying job markets. The degree is EU-recognised, and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates real time to convert study into a career.
Konstanz sits on Lake Constance at the Swiss and Austrian borders, a picturesque town with lakefront walks, local wine culture, and easy access to Switzerland and Austria. The international atmosphere is strong—students come from across Europe and beyond. Living costs are higher than eastern Germany, but lower than major metropolitan areas.
Application deadlines
- SoSe (restricted)Jan 15
Same process.
- SoSe (unrestricted)Mar 15
Admission-free programmes.
- Winter semester — Bachelor's degree, restricted admission (NC), applicants with a foreign school certificate that qualifies for university (HZB), applying directly via the university's own portal (ZEuS)15 July
Deadline confirmed. Corrected application channel: the university does not accept these applications through the central application service (uni-assist) or through an agency — application must be made directly and personally via its own portal, ZEuS. This is a hard cutoff (no late submissions). Source: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/studieren/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation/bachelor-und-erste-juristische-pruefung/eu-ewr-oder-schweiz-1/
- Winter semester — Bachelor's degree, open admission (zulassungsfrei), applicants with a foreign school certificate that qualifies for university (HZB)15 September
New: the same page also lists a later deadline for open-admission Bachelor's programmes, not in our stored set. Also a hard cutoff. Source: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/studieren/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation/bachelor-und-erste-juristische-pruefung/eu-ewr-oder-schweiz-1/
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Universität Konstanz as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Universität Konstanz is €3000 per year. Living costs in Konstanz are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Universität Konstanz?
English-taught programmes at Universität Konstanz typically require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Universität Konstanz offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Universität Konstanz located?
Universität Konstanz is in Konstanz, Germany. Universitätsstraße 10, 78464 Konstanz
What can you study at Universität Konstanz?
Fields offered include: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Law, Economics, International relations, Political science.
Accommodation
Seezeit Studierendenwerk Bodensee. ~2,400 rooms, 13 residences. All-inclusive. Lottery-based assignment. One-time payment €900 on application (€850 deposit + €50 admin). International master/DAAD holders: apply via International Office by Jul 10 for WiSe.
- Studierendenwerk Konstanz · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Public university tuition is only €3,000 per year, far below Germany's private university rates of €10,000–30,000.
- Baden-Württemberg non-EU semester fee of €1,500 is already reflected in this low annual figure, keeping costs predictable.
- An EU-accredited German degree unlocks an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa across the entire Schengen zone.
- Konstanz sits directly on the Swiss border, offering access to one of Europe's highest-paying job markets for internships.
- Fields span humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law, and economics — strong match for research-oriented CIS graduates.
- Entry IELTS of 6.5 is attainable for prepared CIS applicants, lower than many UK or Dutch research universities require.
What to check
- Germany requires a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) with roughly €11,904 (2024-25 rate) as proof of funds before a student visa is issued.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before enrolling.
- Konstanz is a small city; internship and graduate job options are narrower than in Munich, Frankfurt, or Berlin.
- Most bachelor programmes and daily university life run in German — a language barrier that demands C1 level for many tracks.
- Baden-Württemberg charges a non-EU semester fee (€1,500/semester) on top of standard semester contributions, increasing total annual cost.
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