Quick Summary
Situated in Konstanz, Germany, Universität Konstanz is a public established in 1966. Ranked #452 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 11000 students including 14% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Politics, Sociology, Life Sciences, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
A member of Germany's Excellence Initiative, known for its interdisciplinary approach and stunning lakeside location.
Subject Strengths
PoliticsSociologyLife SciencesEconomicsPhysics
Founded1966
TypePublic
Total Students11000
Intl Students14%
Faculty Ratio48
CampusSingle Campus
Campus Size90
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationSystem-accredited by ACQUIN
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#452
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#201
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, State Examination, PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Cluster of Excellence: The Politics of Inequality, Cluster of Excellence: Collective Behaviour, Zukunftskolleg
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
System-accredited by ACQUIN
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Ensure all documents are translated into German or English; focus on the 'Letter of Motivation' for Master's programs, and apply early via uni-assist if required.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€3,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€11,200/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€3,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$75
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€14,275/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableDeutschlandstipendium, DAAD, State Graduate Funding
Avg Scholarship$3,800
Financial AidBAföG for eligible students
Work-StudyStudent Assistant (HiWi) positions available
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, State Examination, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Biological Sciences | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Economics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Sociology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Psychology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$58,000
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Swiss and South German industry
Industry Connections
BioLAGOCyberLAGOand numerous Lake Constance technology clusters
Notable Alumni
Axel Weber, Ralf Dahrendorf, Asha-Rose Migiro
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Sports Center (HSP) with Lake Constance access
Student Clubs
Over 70 student initiatives and clubs
Library Resources
24/7 access, centralized open-shelf library with over 2 million volumes
Exchange Programs
ERASMUS+, over 250 partner universities worldwide
Summer Programs
Lake Constance Summer School