The University of Bonn is located in the city of Bonn on the banks of the river Rhine; it is half an hour's drive south of Cologne and just an hour and a half from the Belgian border. Bonn used to be the capital city of Germany and because of this, it is still a very international place to be with a great cultural scene and home to some global institutions such as some of the UN offices. Bonn is in one of Germany’s warmest regions, winters are cool but summers are quite mild. Bonn is the alma mater of Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche. German language courses are available for students looking to improve their German.
Who can study here?
The following subject areas have an exchange partnership with this university:
- English Literature
- English Language
Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a semester/year abroad programme are subject to a university-wide, competitive selection process.
Important information
ACADEMIC YEAR: Runs from October to mid-July.
COSTS: The cost of living in Bonn will vary depending on your choice of accommodation and lifestyle. More information on cost of living can be found here.
VISA: You may need a visa and/or residence permit for your stay in Germany, please refer to the German Embassy website to find out if you should apply before you travel. Your host university will provide you with the most up to date visa and immigration information.
ACCOMMODATION: You can apply for a room in the university dorm through Studierendenwerk Bonn who manage the dorms at Bonn. However, housing in student residences is limited so it is advised to begin looking early and you may need to explore the private market.
HEALTH INSURANCE: You will be required to purchase mandatory health insurance for your time at Bonn. More information can be found here.
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