European University Viadrina
The word river has a very special meaning for Viadrina. Firstly, this is due to the river on the banks of which the university lies. Just like neighboring Poland, the river is in our immediate area. This, in turn, has helped developed a close German-Polish connection; because of this, Viadrina is transforming itself into a German-Polish, European university.
Since its reestablishment in the year 1991, Viadrina has strictly adhered to its concept of bringing young people together from every corner of the world. This concept has proven to be successful: Viadrina has grown to become a lively, highly regarded member in the community of German and European universities.
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Brandenburg |
|---|---|
| City | Frankfurt (Oder) |
| Founded | 1506 |
| Students | ≈ 6,716 |
| Programmes | 2 programmes · 2 bachelor's, 2 in English |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Brandenburg), international students€0 Semester contribution€402.80
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €402.80 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Zentrales Campus |
About the university
For more than 25 years, the university in the twin towns of Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice has been a place in which the European idea is very much alive. Academics and students are working together to address issues of importance to the future of Europe. The Viadrina is committed to an interdisciplinary approach, both in its research and in its degree programmes.
Internationality is the Viadrina’s life blood and the university reaches out far beyond the European region. Around 6,500 students from more than 100 countries have come to study here. Learning to appreciate different perspectives is a matter of course at the Viadrina.
The Viadrina builds bridges – not only across the River Oder by forming numerous intensive partnerships with universities and institutes in Poland but also by reaching out beyond our region to Central and Eastern Europe as well as to France. It also has more than 250 partner universities worldwide. At the same time, the Viadrina has strong roots in Frankfurt (Oder) and regards itself as a partner for the region, promoting the spirit of enterprise and civil society.
The Viadrina is both open to the new challenges arising in Europe and open to change, while remaining true to itself. It is a university which is geographically at the heart of Europe and which is also fundamentally European in character.
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Programmes
All 2 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Brandenburg), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €402.80 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Frankfurt (Oder): housing, transport, costs →Questions about European University Viadrina
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