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Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
Bonn, Germany
"University of Excellence on the Rhine"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#239 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
The University of Bonn was founded in 1818 and has been one of Germany's Universities of Excellence since 2019. It has seven faculties and about 200 subjects, 707 professors and 8 Clusters of Excellence. It is known for mathematics, economics and life sciences. Fields Medal winners Peter Scholze and Gerd Faltings worked here.
Rankings & Recognition
#239
Ranked #239 in the QS World University Rankings 2024 (older edition, check topuniversities.com for the latest).
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1818
Founded
#239
QS 2024 Rank
Public University
Type
Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia
Location
approx. 31,300
Total Students
approx. 5,300
International Students
Popular Programs
Mathematics and natural sciences
Medicine
Agricultural sciences
Law and political science
Arts and humanities
Economics
Theology
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr)
Application Route
Direct online portal
Tuition (Non-EU)
EUR 0
Winter Deadline
15 Jul restricted / 30 Sep open (UG)
Standardized Test Requirements
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German (German-taught)
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Proof of adequate German skills |
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English-taught masters
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Per programme (B2 to C1) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 707 professors and 5,536 academic staff
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Karl Marx
Friedrich Nietzsche
August Kekule
Konrad Adenauer
Campus & Location
The university is spread across the city of Bonn with the main campus in the baroque palace area, Poppelsdorf and Endenich.
Campus Details
Bonn
city centre
Poppelsdorf
Endenich
Campus Forecast
Bonn
North Rhine-Westphalia
Main campus
Student residences
Mild temperate climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk Bonn runs 29 student halls
Over 3774 places in rooms and flat shares
approx. EUR 300 to 560 per month for halls
Online housing application at any time
Dining
Mensa am Hofgarten
Mensa CAMPO
Venusberg Bistro
Casino ZEF/ZEI
About 6300 meals served daily
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
University sports programme (Hochschulsport)
Student initiatives and clubs
Cultural life in the former capital
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 5,300
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter semester 2026/27 deadlines (third-party listing): bachelor 15 July for restricted and 30 September for open programmes; master 15 July restricted and 31 October open. Summer 2027 bachelor: 15 January restricted and 31 March open.
Scholarships at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
2 scholarships available
All Levels
Deutschlandstipendium (national rate)
All funding: approx. EUR 300 / month
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Recognised school certificate plus German
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor plus language proof
English Proficiency
German (German-taught)
Proof of adequate German skillsEnglish-taught masters
Per programme (B2 to C1)Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the Uni Bonn international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
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Apply online
Apply on the Uni Bonn online application portal and upload your documents.
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Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
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Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
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Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
The university is spread across the city of Bonn with the main campus in the baroque palace area, Poppelsdorf and Endenich.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Molecular Biomedicine (BSc)
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Bachelor's
Computer Science (BSc)
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Bachelor's
Biology (BSc)
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Bachelor's
Mathematics (BSc)
Master's
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Master's
Computer Science (MSc)
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Master's
Mathematics (MSc)
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Master's
Molecular Biomedicine (MSc)
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