International Students
Source: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/international-students Parent: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students
With eight Clusters of Excellence, the University of Bonn is the most successful University of Excellence in Germany, and is counted among the world’s top universities. This page provides current and prospective international students with an overview of the University’s many offerings.
Studies leading to a degree
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Degree programs
Would you like to complete a full course of study in Bonn or obtain a degree? The University of Bonn offers more than 200 academic disciplines for which you can apply.
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Application
If you have a university entrance qualification from a country other than Germany, there are some important aspects to consider regarding your application and potential studies here.
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German language proficiency
International applicants will need to provide evidence of adequate German skills before embarking on a degree program at the University of Bonn that is taught in this language.
International degree programs
The range of courses offered by the University of Bonn includes international degree programs, some of which lead to a double degree in cooperation with a partner university. These are mostly Master's programs that are taught in English.
Studies as an exchange student
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Erasmus+ Program
The Erasmus+ Program allows students and doctoral candidates from partner universities in Europe and all over the world to study for one or two semesters at the University of Bonn or do an internship here.
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Global Exchange Program
The Global Exchange Program enables students from partner universities outside Europe to spend one or two semesters studying at the University of Bonn.
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Studying for a doctorate in Bonn
Already have a degree and looking to do a doctorate in Germany? The University of Bonn has been synonymous with top-level research for 200 years and has been a University of Excellence since 2019. We would like to invite you to join us—plan your doctorate in Bonn together with us!
Learn more
Preparation and arrival in Bonn
Organizing your stay in Bonn
Successfully applied to study or do an exchange and keen to find out how best to prepare for your stay abroad?
Costs and financing for international students
Information for international students on the cost of a degree program in Germany and tips on financing and opportunities for funding.
Learning German
We offer international students various opportunities to improve their German language skills. For example, in an intensive course before the start of the semester.
Welcome Days
With our Welcome Days we would like to welcome all new international students and doctoral candidates to Bonn and support them in starting their studies.
Study Buddy Program
The Study Buddy Program brings international students together with other students at the University of Bonn. Register now to enjoy an exciting program of intercultural exchange.
Support program for refugees
The “NRWege ins Studium” program prepares refugees for future study at the University of Bonn and offers scholarships for students with a refugee background.
Starting your studies
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Starting university is a personal and unique experience – a new chapter in life that’s exciting, opening up myriad new opportunities in parallel. Embarking on your studies marks a new chapter in your life that will differ in many aspects from your usual ways of living and working. We want to help you get ready for the transition to university studies in a positive and systematic way and make sure you independently co-shape your start into your studies.
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Campus International
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The Campus International program provides a platform for training and dialogue, giving students a wealth of opportunities to acquire intercultural experience and skills in a targeted manner. Its services include fact-finding events to help international students prepare for their stay in Bonn as well as a varied program of activities designed to connect them with students from the city. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our events soon.
Events
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Friday Mar 20, 2026](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/veranstaltungen/move-your-body-night)16
International Club, ...
07:00 PM
Auf der Suche nach einer entspannten Möglichkeit, aktiv zu werden? Komm vorbei und tanz mit uns zu einfachen, leicht mitzumachenden Moves. Es geht darum, Spaß ...
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Monday Mar 23, 2026](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/veranstaltungen/internationaler-club-chit-chat-lounge-4)17
Internationaler Club, ...
07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Jeden Montag laden wir in Kooperation mit dem internationalen Referat des AStA’ zur Chit-Chat Lounge ein. Hier haben wir eine entspannte Umgebung, in der Ihr ...
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Thursday Mar 26, 2026](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/veranstaltungen/welcome-days-studieren-mit-abschlussziel)18
Welcome Days: Studieren mit Abschlussziel18
Zoom
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
In dieser Veranstaltung erfahren Sie als neue*r international*er Studierende*r, von der Zentralen Studienberatung (ZSB) viele wichtige Dinge rund um Ihr ...
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Friday Mar 27, 2026](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/veranstaltungen/pro-motion-phd-cafe-4)19
Pro-Motion: PhD-Café für internationale Promovierende19
Internationaler Club, ...
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Das PhD-Café bietet internationalen Promovierenden die Möglichkeit, sich in informeller Atmosphäre auszutauschen und sich zu vernetzen. (Pro-Motion)
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“Bonnews”—the newsletter for international students
Want to stay up to date and be kept abreast of the International Club’s program, local attractions and events in and around Bonn? The International Office provides information on upcoming activities, ideas for excursions and much more in its newsletter.
Contact
Prospective students
The Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service22 provides support for prospective international students in terms of academic orientation and fundamental questions related to applying for a degree program.
Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service
zsb-int@verwaltung.uni-bonn.de
Address
Poppelsdorfer Allee 49\ 3rd floor\ 53115 Bonn (Germany)
Students
The International Office provides counseling and support for international students and doctoral students for any organizational questions they face related to their studies and stay in Bonn.
International Service Point
Address
Poppelsdorfer Allee 53\ 53115 Bonn (Germany)
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 04:00 pm
Information flyer
You can get an initial overview of all the services and events for international students and doctoral candidates in the flyer entitled “Services for International Students in Bonn.”
Download (PDF)
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Links
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/international-students#Anker_01_Kontakt
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/degree-programs/degree-programs-a-z
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/application-admission-and-enrollment/applications-from-international-students
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/application-admission-and-enrollment/german-language-proficiency
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/degree-programs/degree-programs-a-z?active_layout=masonry&leading_letter=&SearchableText=&submit=&int_orientation=true&tigger=&_authenticator=2caf9d87fc4191773dde93fba412a2577a9db688&
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/exchange-students/erasmus-program
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/exchange-students/global-exchange-program
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/planning
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/costs-and-financing-for-international-students
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/learning-german
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/welcome-days
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/study-buddy-program
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international/nrwege-ins-studium
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/starting-your-studies
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/international/campus-international
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/veranstaltungen/move-your-body-night
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/veranstaltungen/internationaler-club-chit-chat-lounge-4
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/veranstaltungen/welcome-days-studieren-mit-abschlussziel
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/veranstaltungen/pro-motion-phd-cafe-4
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/veranstaltungen?SearchableText=&submit=&target_groups=students&undefined_submit:list=&undefined_submit:list=&date_from=&date_to=&tigger=&_authenticator=0bdab1478de6457c5910f3fb13e879c3c4adf16a&b_start:int=15
- https://listen.uni-bonn.de/wws/subscribe/bonnews.int?previous_action=info
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service
- https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/international-students/international-students