Starting your studies
We welcome our new students
Starting your studies
We welcome our new students
Starting your studies
Starting your studies

Studying in Bonn

The University of Bonn offers over 200 full and partial degree programs in all manner of different subjects. Besides bachelor’s and master’s programs, students can also choose degrees in theologies and degree programs culminating in the state examination. The various combination models available for bachelor’s degree programs give students extensive options for their own subject specialisms, while the nuanced selection of master’s degree programs offers an excellent opportunity for in-depth academic study and specialization.

The University is well-known for its research-focused degree programs, which open students’ eyes to the world beyond pure academia and both support and challenge them. Many of the researchers working and teaching in Bonn are among the best in their field, while many departments enjoy a leading position compared to their counterparts in other countries. Since leaving Bonn, successful graduates have gone on to leading roles in academia, business, politics and administration.

Eine Wissenschaftlerin und ein Wissenschaftler arbeiten hinter einer Glasfassade und mischen Chemikalien mit Großgeräten.
© Zentrale Studienberatung Uni Bonn

Student orientation and getting to know the University of Bonn

The University of Bonn has a wide range of offers aimed at school students of all ages for academic orientation and getting to know the University – from our Children’s University to individual consultations.

Eine Wissenschaftlerin und ein Wissenschaftler arbeiten hinter einer Glasfassade und mischen Chemikalien mit Großgeräten.
© Daniel Epple

Degree programs

On the undergraduate and postgraduate level, the University of Bonn offers far more than 200 academic disciplines to choose from.

Eine Wissenschaftlerin und ein Wissenschaftler arbeiten hinter einer Glasfassade und mischen Chemikalien mit Großgeräten.
© Volker Lannert

Application, admission and enrollment

You are planning to study at the University of Bonn and want to know how to get in? In our Application Guide, you will learn which admission procedure applies to you.

Study and internship abroad

Students at the University of Bonn have the opportunity to spend time at the most renowned universities abroad or gather practical experience at international companies and organizations.

International Students

You have an international school or university diploma and want to study in Bonn? We have compiled all information on application, finance and life in Bonn for you.

Eine Wissenschaftlerin und ein Wissenschaftler arbeiten hinter einer Glasfassade und mischen Chemikalien mit Großgeräten.
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Counseling & service

You have questions or need support with your studies? In our portal, you will find suitable contacts to help with your concern.

Guiding Principles in Studying and Teaching

The University of Bonn supports and fosters the arts and sciences as a crossroads between research and teaching. As a comprehensive university (universitas litterarum), it builds on its wide range of academic disciplines to spark academic interest in young people and help them develop their individual potential and personality in the best possible way.

Key semester dates

In the Key Semester Dates section, you will find the academic calendar of the University of Bonn as well as information on application and enrollment deadlines, lecture periods, days off and re-registration deadlines for the following semester.

Starting your studies

Starting university is a personal and unique experience – a new chapter in life that’s exciting, opening up myriad new opportunities in parallel. We have put together everything you need to successfully settle into university in Bonn.

Financing and support

In the section below, we will tell you how much it costs to study at the University of Bonn and what your funding options are.

Be EmPOWERed!

Our “Be EmPOWERed!” program offers a large variety of self-learning offers and trainings on successfully mastering (digital) studies, covering the areas #SkillPOWER, #HealthPOWER, #SocialPOWER and #FuturePOWER – free of charge!

31,444

Students

6,468

Doctoral students

>4,200

Graduates per year

Veranstaltungen
Teams der Uni Bonn auf der Messe "SPIEL 2024"
Messeplatz 1, 45131 Essen
Whole Day
Spielen und forschen bzw. studieren? An der Universität Bonn wird alles zusammen gedacht und gelebt. Im Rahmen der SPIEL 2024 in Essen stellen ...
Konzert der Ensembles Jazzchor der Uni Bonn, Lowkey und Neilon
Aula der Universität Bonn
08:00 PM - 10:30 PM
City-Lights: Natural echoes by Lowkey & Neilon Stehkonzert
Info Freizeitaktivitäten/ Stadtführung internationale Studierende
Hörsaalzentrum ...
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
In dieser Veranstaltung erfahren Sie von anderen Studierenden was Sie während Ihrer Freizeit in Bonn unternehmen können, welche Aktivitäten die Universität ...
Sonntagsführung im Akademischen Kunstmuseum
Im Akademischen ...
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Jeden Sonntag werden von engagierten Studierenden der Fächer der Archäologien Sonntagsführungen zur antiken Kultur innerhalb des Akademischen Kunstmuseum ...

See also

City of Bonn

Research, business, culture, leisure activities, an international flair – Bonn has much to offer. 

University life

Studying in Bonn also means charging your batteries in a fantastic environment to make room for new ideas and input.

University Sports

With its large variety of courses, University Sports offers the best environment for regular physical exercise to compensate for demanding study periods.

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