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Konstanz is a university city of around 85,000 residents on Lake Constance. With over 16,000 students at the University of Konstanz and HTWG, the city is an established higher education location. However, the private offering is limited to Allensbach University of Applied Sciences, which provides part-time distance learning programmes in business and management. FHM supplements the offering with a local study centre.
What does Allensbach University offer in Konstanz?
Allensbach University specialises in part-time distance learning. The offering includes bachelor's and master's programmes in business administration, management, business education and finance. Students learn predominantly online and only attend individual on-site events in Konstanz.
Distance learning with a lakeside headquarters
As with other distance learning universities, you do not need to live in Konstanz. Allensbach University is headquartered here, but students are spread across Germany. Those who travel for on-site sessions can combine them with a stay at Lake Constance.
What does student life cost in Konstanz?
Konstanz is more expensive than many other student cities in southern Germany. The cost of living index is 68 (Numbeo). Proximity to Switzerland drives rents further upward.
Rent and housing
A room in a shared flat costs around €430 per month on average. The rental market is tight – an early search is essential. Some students alternatively live in Kreuzlingen (Switzerland) directly across the border.
What alternatives exist in the Lake Constance region?
In Friedrichshafen (around 20 km away), Zeppelin University is a renowned private university for business, culture and politics. The University of Konstanz and HTWG offer a broad public study programme without tuition fees. For distance learning, numerous other providers are available across Germany.
Frequently asked questions about private studies in Konstanz
For on-campus students at the University of Konstanz or HTWG, absolutely – the quality of life at Lake Constance is exceptional. For distance learners at Allensbach University, the place of residence is freely choosable, so high rents need not be an obstacle.
The offering is very limited. Allensbach University primarily offers distance learning. For a private on-campus programme in the region, Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen is the nearest option.
Yes. The University of Konstanz is an excellence university with a strong research profile. HTWG Konstanz offers practice-oriented programmes. Both are public and charge no tuition fees.
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