Studying in Frankfurt (Oder)

The European guiding principle of international cooperation is put into practice, especially at the university: at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), people from over 100 countries study together. Accordingly, over 30% of the almost 5,000 students come from abroad. This means that you have the best possible opportunity to exchange ideas with international friends. In addition, thanks to the smaller class size and direct contact with the teaching staff, you have a lot of freedom in your subject specialisation or in how you organise your studies. At the university, choose between numerous degree programmes from the subject areas of law, economics and cultural studies.

The local nature offers opportunities for exercise and relaxation: In the numerous parks, forests and meadows you can be active, meet friends and simply take life at a slower pace. The floodplains of Ziegenwerder Island are particularly popular because of their beauty and proximity to the city centre: between classes, you can enjoy the breathtaking river landscape and stroll along the riverbank promenade. Things get a little more turbulent here at the numerous events: The open-air cinema days or various concerts in the warmer months attract a particularly large number of students.

Another highlight in Frankfurt an der Oder are the many lakes. From Lake Katja to the Treplin Lakes and Lake Helene, the landscape conservation areas offer fishing opportunities, camping sites and numerous hiking and cycling routes. Frankfurt's favourite is Lake Helene. Here you can not only hire boats or learn to sail but there is even a surfing school and a diving station! Of course, you can also just lie on one of the many sandy beaches and relax, read a book or listen to some music. The northern part of the most popular beach will be closed for a few more years due to construction, but luckily the lake is still big enough - it's not called the small Baltic Sea for nothing.