All Levels
Tuition exemption for particularly gifted international students
All funding: tuition waiver (limited number)
Universität Konstanz
Konstanz, Germany
"Compact Excellence campus on Lake Constance"
At a Glance
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#425 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Universität Konstanz
The University of Konstanz was founded in 1966 and sits on the Giessberg above Lake Constance, with its main campus opened in 1972. It has three faculties with 13 departments and offers over 100 degree programmes in the sciences, humanities and social sciences. Students come from around 100 countries.
Rankings & Recognition
#425
Ranked #425 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
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Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universität Konstanz's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1966
Founded
#425
QS 2027 Rank
Public University
Type
Konstanz, Baden-Wurttemberg
Location
approx. 11,200
Total Students
Popular Programs
Economics and Politics
Computer and Information Science
Natural Sciences
Psychology
Sociology
Humanities
Law
Application Details
Intakes
Winter and Summer (check programme)
Tuition (non-EU)
EUR 1,500 per semester
Semester Fee
EUR 179
Second Degree
EUR 650 per semester
Standardized Test Requirements
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Language test
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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 — approx. 1,070 academic staff
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Zoran Dindic
Axel A. Weber
Angelika Kratzer
Campus & Location
One compact campus on the Giessberg hill in Konstanz near Lake Constance, with all faculties and facilities on the same grounds.
Campus Details
Giessberg
(Konstanz)
Campus Forecast
Konstanz
Baden-Wurttemberg
Main campus
Student residences
Temperate climate
cold winters
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Seezeit Studierendenwerk Bodensee
Approx. 3000 rooms in the Lake Constance region
Konstanz halls: Sonnenbuhl West and Ost
Konstanz halls: Jungerhalde and Europahaus
Konstanz halls: Jan-Hus-Haus and Paradies
Dining
Giessberg canteen
HTWG canteen
Beach bar Konstanz
CampusCafe and BibCafe
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
Student body (StuVe) representation
Over 220 European partner universities
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
N/A
Main Intl. Regions
Students from around 100 countries
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 1,500 / semester
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 1,500 / semester
Semester Fee
EUR 179 / semester
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Application dates for non-EU applicants are published on the university application pages; no verified deadline was found.
Scholarships at Universität Konstanz
3 scholarships available
All Levels
All funding: eUR 300 / month
Deutschlandstipendium (merit-based national scholarship)
All Levels
DAAD scholarships (see daad.de)
All funding: varies by programme
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Check university site
Postgraduate
Check programme page
English Proficiency
Language test
Check university siteRequired 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
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the UKN international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply on the UKN 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
One compact campus on the Giessberg hill in Konstanz near Lake Constance, with all faculties and facilities on the same grounds.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Psychology (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Economics (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Politics and Public Administration (B.A.)
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Bachelor's
Computer and Information Science (B.Sc.)
Master's
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Master's
Economics (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Sociology of Inequality (M.A.)
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