Europa-Universität Flensburg
As the northernmost university in Germany, Europa-Universität Flensburg is a young university, having previously been called the "College of Education" (1946-1994) and with 5,000 students and 400 employees it is still one of the smaller universities in Germany. Its green campus on the Flensburg fjord, is located in direct proximity to the Kingdom of Denmark, in the heart of a maritime dominated region.
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Schleswig-Holstein |
|---|---|
| City | Flensburg |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Students | ≈ 6,365 |
| Programmes | 2 programmes · 1 bachelor's, 1 master's, 1 in English |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Schleswig-Holstein), international students€0 Semester contribution€181
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €181 per semester |
| Application | Directly to the university; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Campus Flensburg |
About the university
Range of Subjects and Courses
Subjects and courses offered at Europa-Universität Flensburg include humanities and theologies, art, textiles and music, educational sciences, teacher education, special education, mathematics, natural sciences, technology, general studies, health and nutrition, language, culture and media studies, European studies, sports science, economics and social sciences.
The main focus is on teacher training and international management.
Europe and Internationalization
On June 30th, 2014 the University of Flensburg was officially proclaimed “Europa-Universität Flensburg”. The title “European University” reflects both the specific location of the university in the German-Danish border region, as well as the University’s aspiration to train and educate a generation, which understands, -lives- and actively develops Europe.
In accordance with its expertise, the main focus in the area of teacher training is on educational sciences. This focus is unique for a Europa-Universität. It offers the chance to communicate European ideas directly to the new generation, who can then spread these ideas further.
Europa-Universität Flensburg is continuing to pursue a long-term international orientation, currently cooperating with more than 80 partner universities in 34 countries.
Main Areas of Academic Research and Teaching
Academic research at the Europa-Universität Flensburg focuses on the areas of education, economics, environmental sciences/sustainable development and interdisciplinary European studies. In academic research the subject areas justice, sustainability and diversity are interconnected. Academic research and teaching are characterized by intercultural and international comparative perspectives, numerous inter- and transdisciplinary cooperations and a strong link between theory and practice. A special feature is the University’s close cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences Flensburg, which is based on the same campus, for instance in the areas of energy and environmental management, SME research and media sciences.
The Europa-Universität Flensburg: A “reform university” on the coast of the Baltic Sea, that wants to open up new horizons and find answers to central future issues.
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.
- 2Application directly to the universityBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 3Admission, 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 (Schleswig-Holstein), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €181 |
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 Flensburg: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
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