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CONSTANCE AT A GLANCE

Southern Germany has the third largest lake in Europe – Bodensee (Lake Constance) –, and on its shores lies the beautiful city of Constance with charming architecture, attractive entertainment and cultural life and of course notable university reputation. The city is also sharing a border with Switzerland that is literally across the street since Constance and the Swiss town Kreuzlingen are separated by houses and streets. Constance cherishes the long-established traditions, however is still very keen on adopting the modern ideas and growing its potential of being an economical and cultural hub. The oceanic climate in Konstanz is somewhat influenced by the lake causing humidity during summertime and fog throughout winter. Hot summer days are sometimes cooled down by rain, with June and July being the wettest month, whereas in winter low temperatures and cold weather might even cause freezing of some parts of the lake. Traveling within Constance with use of public transport can be done only with a bus, circulating around all districts of the city. By paying the semester fee at their university, students can obtain a semester ticket valid for six months that they can use for travels with a ferry as well.

Academic Year

Summer Semester: April – September / Winter Semester: October – March

Official Language

German

Higher Education Institutions

Population

84440

Living Costs

750 EUR

STUDYING IN CONSTANCE

University of Constance, HTWG University of Applied Sciences and the Allensbach University are the three higher learning institutions in Constance, educating more than 16,000 students. Each university has multiple faculties offering interesting and diverse degree courses covering a wide spectrum of fields such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, Sciences, Philosophy and many others. Only the Allensbach University is a private institute and also offers distance learning, whereas the other two are public ones requiring no tuitions fees. Research activities are among the highest priorities for each university in that they play a crucial role for solving global challenges and generating new ideas which the industry and various companies can benefit from. Every student, regardless of their ethnical background, should receive equal opportunities in terms of education and a better life. Therefore, all three higher learning institutions and Constance itself are welcoming and encouraging international students and refugees to start with their studies there. International Offices are always there for new arrivals or current students, providing guidance or help with finding accommodation, registering for courses or even submitting the required documentation for living in Germany. Newcomers can search for available rooms or studios in the student residence halls where everything comes furnished and with bills included starting from around 260 EUR per month. Alternatively, those who prefer to rent a shared flat with friends can look on the private housing market for accommodation around Constance.

CONSTANCE LIFESTYLE

Contrary of the common perception that lifestyle in smaller cities is rather boring or low-key, there are many cultural and recreational activities around Constance, starting off with the amazing Bodensee Therme Konstanz – a modern SPA center with outdoor pools and thermal baths. Konstanz has also some very nice beach areas along the lake where people often go to play sports, have a drink or grab a bite while gazing at the beautiful view of the lake. Some students use the advantage of Konstanz’s location and learn how to sail or surf by signing in for one of the sailing schools providing courses for everyone. Evening entertainment can be found around the city and even in its industrial areas where most of the dance clubs are located. Throughout the year, regardless of the season festivals, fairs and concerts take place inviting locals and people from other cities to gather together and indulge into the German culture and traditions. There are plenty of other activities that are also very affordable for students like going to see a movie in one of the three cinemas around Konstanz or go to a theatre to enjoy a classical theatrical play or a modern experimental theatre.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN CONSTANCE

More and more students nowadays are looking for a part-time job throughout their studies as a financial support for their student life. Balancing work and studying is undoubtedly hard, which is why there are certain restrictions in Germany whereby students are allowed to engage only in part-time jobs so they can have enough time for studying. There are many opportunities around the university such as working in the library, in the International Office or as an assistant or in one of the shops, bars, pubs or restaurants around Constance. Students concerned about their future career paths after their graduation can turn to the Career Service offices at the premises of each campus where they can receive guidance when deciding where to head at or help with the interview and application processes. As there will be many career opportunities and a huge competition, it is recommendable for students to think of participating in an internship and training program or attend career events throughout their studies as this will give them a better understanding of the work environment and also a chance to establish connections with particular companies of their interest. For an idea of what job offers are out there, students can check the “Career” section on universitaet.com.