Plain language: The University of Bayreuth has contacts in many countries of the world
The University of Bayreuth cooperates with many other universities
and partners abroad.
Many people from other countries study at the University of Bayreuth.
Students come from countries all over the world.
A lot of joint research work is carried out.
You can find out more about research here.
Students can do degrees at universities in 2 countries at the same time.
The University of Bayreuth has its own offices in other countries:
- In Australia, in the city of Melbourne
- In China, in the city of Shanghai
- In France, in the city of Bordeaux
There is also a lot of cooperation with universities in African countries.
Students at the University of Bayreuth
have various opportunities to go abroad.
- They can study at a partner university abroad.
- They can do an internship with a company abroad.
- They can have a short stay abroad during the
semester holidays.
Students can gain a lot of experience:
- This enables students to learn foreign languages.
- Students get to know a different way of life.
- Students get to know different ways of working
and different companies.
For students from abroad
there are various possibilities to study at the University of Bayreuth:
They can do a full degree programme.
They can study here for one semester or more.
Afterwards, they go back to their university in their own country.
They can do a course during the semester break.
They can do a double degree.
These degrees are obtained in Germany
and one other country.
These degrees are recognized worldwide.
They can do a doctorate.
If students want to do a full degree programme, they need to have the Abitur or another higher education entrance qualification.
Students must be good at the language of instruction.
There are degree programmes in different languages:
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
Students from the European Union can enrol directly.
Students from other countries must apply by 15 July or 15 October.
Some degree programmes have different rules and application deadlines.
Students must also apply for the other programmes.
Who will answer student questions?
Students can write an email to: welcome@uni-bayreuth.de
Students at the University of Bayreuth come from many countries around the world.
The University of Bayreuth helps students from other countries
to study here.
Students from other countries can get financial support.
This means a scholarship or study assistance.
For this, the students have to submit an application.
Many students from abroad do not yet speak German.
Students can attend a German course during their studies.
For this reason, the University of Bayreuth also offers many lectures
and degree programmes in English.
There are also some lectures and degree programmes in:
- Spanish and
- French
As a result, many students from there can come to the University of Bayreuth.
The University of Bayreuth offers dual degrees.
These degrees are obtained in Germany
and another country.
These degrees are valid worldwide.
Foreign students should feel welcome at the University of Bayreuth and quickly get to know other people.
The University of Bayreuth offers many events and programmes for this purpose.
Some examples are:
- The buddy programme
- Intercultural music making
- Sports offerings
- Language courses
- “Stammtisch” (regular pub get-togethers) for
international students and scholars
- Meeting people from Bayreuth
The University of Bayreuth is open to people from all countries of the world.
There are many professors from other countries.
People speak many different languages on campus
That's why there are also some lectures and degree programmes in:
- English
- Spanish and
- French
Refugees receive support
and can quickly establish contacts through special events and programmes.
Some examples are:
- The buddy programme
- Intercultural music making
- Sports offerings
- Language courses
- “Stammtisch” for international students and scholars
- Meeting people from Bayreuth
Read more about this in difficult language here.
Also of interest:
What can you find on the website of the University of Bayreuth? Click here.
General information on the University of Bayreuth. Click here.
General information on studying. Click here.
What research is being done at the University of Bayreuth? Click here.
What else besides studying can you do on the grounds of the University of Bayreuth? Click here.
What sort of links are there between the University and business? Click here.
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