International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

University of Konstanz
Konstanz, Germany

Website: http://www.uni-konstanz.de/index.php?lang=en

 

Institution Profile
 

The University of Konstanz was founded in 1965. Due to the youth of the University, it is a leading pioneer in many areas of modern research and offers a variety of courses in fields of Science, Economics, Politics and Humanities. The university closely monitors the industry and its rapid developments in the field of science and technology. Students thus benefit from the exposure to the latest technological concepts and ideas.

The university's population of 9200 students has students and lecturers from all over the world; the university has a large international profile with students from up to 80 countries. Students are well exposed to cultural diversity and this rich source of an international knowledge base ensures that students receive a well-rounded and informative education.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Mid October to Mid February
Semester 2: Mid April to Mid July

Curriculum Structure

Modularized Bachelor and Master programs; European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)
Medium of Instruction for Classes

German
Faculties/Schools

Faculty of Sciences

 
  • Department of Mathematics and Statistics
  • Department of Computer and Information Science
  • Department  of Physics
  • Department of Chemistry
  •  Department of Biology
  • Department of Psychology


Faculty of Humanities

 
  • Department of Philosophy
  • Department of History
  • Department of Sociology
  • Department of Literature
  • Department of Linguistics


Faculty of Law, Economics and Politics

 
  • School of Law
  • Department of Economics
  • Department of Politics and Management
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links.

NUS Application Deadline

Please check with your faculty for its internal application deadlines. After you have been selected by and accepted your faculty’s internal offer, your faculty would give you the application instructions of the partner university. An online application to the partner university is needed.

 
Accommodations
Housing Options

Konstanz is among the German university cities with the most student housing and the amount of available private housing has also increased. Nevertheless, there is not enough inexpensive housing to meet needs. In order to find a room or apartment at a reasonable price, one must start the search as early as possible

At present, there are 16 Halls in Konstanz, Ravensburg and Weingarten including about 2443 rooms.

 
Visa & Insurance
Consular/Visa Regulation

Exchange students have to obtain a long-term visa (residence permit). Applications for the permits must be submitted through the German Embassy in Singapore. For further information please refer to: www.singapur.diplo.de (Culture & Education > Studying in Germany > Visa information).

Health/Medical Insurance

Mandatory public health insurance: approx. 65 Euro per month

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.

 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs
Euros €
Accommodation
240 - 280
Food
120 - 220
Insurance
65
Others (Entertainment, Clothes)
100
Monthly Estimate
525 - 665


Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

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