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Welcome to the University of Konstanz

We are very pleased that you are interested in studying abroad in the Faculty of Sciences!

In each of the six departments of the Faculty of Sciences, there are numerous offers for international students. Whether you come to the University of Konstanz for a study abroad programme or a research internship, you will encounter a warm and open welcoming culture across all sections. Through personal advising in the departments and close supervision in the research groups, you can organize your stay abroad individually according to your own interests and needs. The Faculty of Sciences is characterized by international and excellent research, in which you can actively participate if you come to the University of Konstanz.

On this homepage you will find all necessary links to the possibilities for a stay abroad. The departments will inform you about all subject-specific offers and the International Office will additionally support you in preparing your very individual stay abroad.

Information of the Departments

Department of Biology

In the Department of Biology there is a wide range of courses on bachelor's and master's level, as well as the possibility of a research internship in a research group of a local researcher.

If you have any further questions, you can contact the Erasmus coordinator Dr. Sascha Beneke.

Department of Chemistry

In the Department of Chemistry, in addition to the courses offered in pure chemistry at the bachelor's level, there is also the possibility to study interdisciplinary courses such as Nano Science and Life Science.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Erasmus coordinator Jutta Gutser-Bleuel.

Department of Computer and Information Science

The Department of Computer and Information Science offers a wide range of courses in English at bachelor's and master's level, as well as a master's programme in Computer and Information Science, which is taught entirely in English.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Erasmus coordinators Maria Hesse and Katrin Winkler.

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

In the Department of Mathematics and Statistics you can attend courses from the Mathematics and Financial Mathematics programmes at bachelor's and master's level.

For further questions you can contact the Erasmus coordinator Volker Bürkel.

Department of Physics

The Department of Physics is characterized by a broad spectrum in research, from basic principles to cutting-edge applications, which is also reflected in the teaching at bachelor's and master's level.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Erasmus coordinator Anke Sieb.

Department of Psychology

In the Department of Psychology there are a variety of research groups with different research foci, which you can gain insight into during an exchange study.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Erasmus coordinator Serpil Hummel.

Information about internships at the University of Konstanz

In all departments of the Faculty of Sciences, research is conducted at a high level. Within the framework of a research internship, you have the opportunity to actively work in a laboratory or a research group. In this way, you can either further specialize in an area or broaden your scientific profile. The Welcome Centre of the University of Konstanz supports you in planning non-academic matters for an internship.

Offers of the International Office

The International Office provides you with an overview of all academic offers for international students at the University of Konstanz. Furthermore, you can get all important and necessary information about applying, studying and living in Konstanz. The Incoming Team of the International Office will be happy to help you by mail or in person.