Studying in Kempten

Kempten has one university of applied sciences with six departments, at which around 6,000 students are enrolled. Here, everything is usually a bit quieter, but also more personal: You can enjoy a campus with short distances, practice-oriented and individual teaching, as well as direct contact with your lecturers – not only during your studies, by the way! Once a year, the unique Profs Night is held nearby. Here, not only the playlists of your professors are played, but they sometimes stand at the DJ booth themselves and announce their songs.

The welcoming people here also like to celebrate and readily combine everyday life, work and socialising. This is also the case during the Allgäu Festival Week. The largest business fair in the region also manages to mix in art and culture. In a cosy Bavarian atmosphere, you can find out about job opportunities and companies or simply have fun with your friends. Here, at the latest, it's time to slip into a traditional Bavarian outfit.

With regard to culture, the numerous events in Kempten, such as concerts, readings or cabaret performances, provide entertainment – and if you're in the mood for history, you can admire the Roman treasures to be found in the museums. With the Jazz Spring in Kempten, numerous musicians usher in the warm days with well over 50 concerts and various styles. And at the international Dance Autumn Festival you can warm up again at the many dance workshops before winter sets in.

Kempten is a tourist region, but the cost of living is still low compared to larger cities and the housing market is somewhat more relaxed. On the other hand, you may spend more money than usual on leisure activities or on transport to the mountains. 

In Kempten itself, you can easily get everywhere on foot or by bike, including to the farmers market, which takes place several times a week. With regional products from the Allgäu or nearby Italy, you can conjure up wonderful Bavarian and international dishes.