The city of Konstanz is the largest and most attractive city on Lake Constance and a focal point in the “Euregio Bodensee” (the European region that includes western Austria and eastern Switzerland).
Konstanz is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg. The state is known as the “home of the tinkerers, inventors and entrepreneurs”. More than 15,000 patents are registered here each year. No other state invests as much in research and development – 5.8 % of the gross regional product.
Konstanz has a population of 80,000 of which 15,000 are students. Because of its prime location, it is the gateway for many outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, sailing, etc. Konstanz is a well-known tourist destination thanks to its attractive natural surroundings, extensive recreational opportunities and historical and cultural riches.
Apart from its beauty, the city is also known for R & D activity in various fields and its engineering, pharmaceutical, biotech and media companies, not to mention tourism. The University of Applied Sciences Konstanz has developed partnerships with many of these companies, giving students ample opportunities to complete an internship semester or write their thesis at a company.
Student Life On and Off Campus – Right in the Heart of Europe
Our students mostly live in the dorms just adjacent to the campus and within walking distance of the historic town centre. The cafeteria, located directly on the Rhine, offers both warm and cold meals, making sure no one has to study on an empty stomach. Right in front of the cafeteria is one of the highlights on campus (and in Konstanz): our very own beach bar, where students and staff go to kick off their shoes and have a drink at the end of the workday. We also have a student-run café on campus where you can meet your friends for a very reasonably-priced cup of coffee.
On the weekends, students have many leisure options: explore Konstanz and its surroundings, go hiking in the Alps, or take a short trip to neighbouring Switzerland, Austria or Liechtenstein. Or how about a weekend getaway to Italy or France?