Overview
The University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn) is a leading public research university in Germany, founded in its current form in 1818, with roots going back to the Enlightenment era. It is one of the German Universities of Excellence and distinguished by having among the highest number of Clusters of Excellence, spanning fields such as mathematics, quantum computing, economics, and life sciences. Located across several urban campuses in Bonn—including the historic Kur fur stiches Schloss and Poppel Dorf Palace—the university blends deep tradition with cutting-edge interdisciplinary research. Bonn offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, and maintains strong international ties through exchange and double-degree schemes, including Erasmus+ and Global Exchange. Students benefit from extensive academic support, world-class facilities, and a vibrant cultural environment in a city known for its historical significance and quality of life.
2. General Information
| University Name | University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn) |
|---|---|
| Location | Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Established | 1818 (successor to earlier academies) |
| Type | Public |
| Students | ~35,600 |
| Official Website | https://www.uni-bonn.de/en |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | EU/EEA & International Students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s & Master’s | No tuition fee; mandatory semester social contribution (~€330–€345, includes semester ticket/public transport portion) |
| PhD Programs | No standard tuition; semester contribution applies; many doctoral positions are funded or scholarship-based |
4. Academic Programs
- Humanities and Theology
- Law and Economics
- Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- Life and Earth Sciences
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Interdisciplinary and Excellence Cluster Research
5. Facilities
- Historic and modern campus buildings (e.g., Kurfürstliches Schloss, Poppelsdorf Palace)
- Advanced research clusters and laboratories
- Comprehensive libraries and digital infrastructure
- International office and student support services
- Sports, cultural, and student life facilities
- Career services and entrepreneurship support
6. Accommodation
- Student housing coordination via Studierende nwerk Bonn
- Private apartments and shared flats in Bonn districts (Poppel Dorf, Endemic, city center)
- International student housing assistance and advisory programs
- Average monthly rent: ~€300–€600 depending on type and location
7. Contact Information
- Address: Kurfürs tliches Schloss (central administration) & various faculties across Bonn; International Office: Poppe lsdorfer Allee 53 / 102 / Argelan derstraße 1, 53115 Bonn, Germany
- Phone: +49 228 73-0 (switchboard); International Office: +49 228 73-5544
- Email: international@uni-bonn.de
- Website: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en