- Founded
- 2023
- Students
- 9,800
- International
- 13%
- Programmes
- 33
About Universität Koblenz
Universität Koblenz is a public research university located in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate. It describes itself as Germany's youngest university and is organised into four faculties: Educational Sciences, Philology and Cultural Studies, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Computer Science. The university places particular emphasis on teacher education, interdisciplinary research, and its four thematic profile areas: Education, Computer Science, Culture and Communication, and Materials and Environment.
The campus is a compact single site in the north of Koblenz, with short distances between buildings facilitating cross-faculty collaboration. The university serves the northern Rhineland-Palatinate region as a driver of scientific and economic development while maintaining international partnerships and exchange programmes.
International applicants with non-German qualifications apply through uni-assist and are advised to begin the process early, as processing of documents from non-EU countries takes considerably longer. The International Relations Office provides advisory services for prospective students, exchange students, doctoral researchers, and visiting scholars.
Describes itself as Germany's youngest university, with a compact single-site campus in Koblenz
Four faculties: Educational Sciences, Philology and Cultural Studies, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Computer Science
Strong focus on teacher education - multiple Bachelor of Education and Master of Education programmes across subjects
No tuition fees for standard programmes; semester contribution of €317.30 includes a nationwide Deutschlandsemesterticket
International applicants apply via uni-assist; early application strongly recommended as non-EU document processing takes longer
Located at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers in a UNESCO World Heritage corridor, with rail links to Cologne and Frankfurt
Key facts
- Type
- Universitäten
- Founded
- 2023
- Students
- 9,800
- International
- ~13% foreign students
- Faculties
- 4
- Programmes
- 33
Study programmes
33 accredited degrees at Universität Koblenz.
Showing 1–24 of 33 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
No tuition fees are charged for standard bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes. Students who have already completed a master's degree at a German or other European university pay €650 per semester for a second master's. The semester contribution is €317.30 for continuing students and €327.30 for first-time enrollees (includes a one-off €10 UniCard fee). The contribution covers: €89.00 Studierendenwerk social levy, €19.50 student council (AStA) levy, and €208.80 Deutschlandsemesterticket (nationwide public-transport pass). Rhineland-Palatinate does not charge additional non-EU tuition fees (unlike Baden-Württemberg or Bavaria).
Admission requirements
International applicants with non-German qualifications must apply through uni-assist (€75 for the first programme, €30 per additional programme). A university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) is required; proof of German or English language proficiency may be required depending on the programme. The university does not publish APS certificate requirements explicitly on its pages - Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants should check the APS requirement independently, as it is mandated by the German visa process regardless of the university's own instructions. Sports and music teacher-training programmes require a specific admission test (Eignungsprüfung). The university notes that processing non-EU application documents takes considerably longer and advises early application.
Application deadlines
Winter semester (October start): restricted-admission programmes 15 June - 15 July; unrestricted programmes 15 June - 30 September (26/27 cycle) / 10 October (25/26 cycle). Summer semester (April start): restricted-admission programmes December - 15 January; unrestricted programmes December - 15 March (26) / 28 March (25). International applicants with foreign degrees face deviating deadlines and should confirm directly with the International Relations Office.
How international applicants apply
uni-assist (full processing): applicants with a foreign higher education entrance qualification or foreign first degree apply through the uni-assist 'My assist' portal (EUR 75 first / EUR 30 each additional choice; fully online document upload from summer semester 2026 onwards); uni-assist checks eligibility and forwards the application to the University of Koblenz, no second application in the university portal needed. Applicants with a German degree or a completed German Studienkolleg apply directly via the university's own application portal bewerbung.uni-koblenz.de and post document copies. Listed on uni-assist's official member-university list.
Languages of instruction
The majority of programmes are taught in German. A language filter on the study-programme finder lists English and German-and-English as available options, but specific English-taught programmes load dynamically and were not enumerable from the static page. Prospective students should check the programme finder at uni-koblenz.de for current English-language offerings.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Student accommodation
What Universität Koblenz publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
Rooms are allocated by
Studierendenwerk Koblenz
Not by the university. Apply to them directly, and expect a waiting list.
The university's housing page
Deadlines and application forms are published here, and they change every intake.
Open housing pageFrom the university
Student housing is managed by Studierendenwerk Koblenz, which operates four student residences in Koblenz (Auf dem Hellen Weyer, Simmerner Straße, Von-Cramm-Str. 5-7, and Von-Cramm-Str. 10). Due to high demand, only approximately 5% of students obtain a Studierendenwerk room; private shared flats (WGs) at €350-€450 per month are the common alternative. The Studierendenwerk deposit is €600 and accommodation contracts run for a fixed 6-month semester period. Three private church-affiliated dormitories (KHG, ESG, VEGIS) also offer rooms.
Campuses & locations
Single campus at Universitätsstraße 1, 56070 Koblenz; compact layout with short distances between departments
Living in Koblenz
Koblenz is a city of approximately 115,000 inhabitants at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Rhineland-Palatinate. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site area (Upper Middle Rhine Valley) and is known for Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, the German Corner (Deutsches Eck), and its role as a historic trading and military centre. The city is well connected by rail to Cologne (approx. 1 hour) and Frankfurt (approx. 1.5 hours), making it accessible while remaining significantly more affordable than those cities.
Student life & support
Student housing is managed by Studierendenwerk Koblenz, which operates four student residences in Koblenz (Auf dem Hellen Weyer, Simmerner Straße, Von-Cramm-Str. 5-7, and Von-Cramm-Str. 10). Due to high demand, only approximately 5% of students obtain a Studierendenwerk room; private shared flats (WGs) at €350-€450 per month are the common alternative. The Studierendenwerk deposit is €600 and accommodation contracts run for a fixed 6-month semester period. The International Relations Office provides advisory and support services for incoming international students. The semester contribution includes a Deutschlandsemesterticket covering nationwide public transport. Three private church-affiliated dormitories (KHG, ESG, VEGIS) also offer rooms.
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