University of Bayreuth

Europe, Germany

The University of Bayreuth is one of the leading destinations in Germany in terms of its study environment and the level of its students. As one of Germany’s youngest universities, they are able to operate in an unbiased, self-confident spirit of academic freedom, scientific progress, and social responsibility.

Among the top-ranking institutions in Germany, the UOB was 36th. Moreover, UOB secured an excellent 40th place for 2019 in the 'Young University Ranking' of the British science magazine 'Times Higher Education (THE)', which identifies the world’s 375 best universities that are younger than 50 years old.

Special conditions/comments

The main language of instruction at the University of Bayreuth is German. If you select classes taught in German, you will need to have German language proficiency at the B2 level.

Credit points equivalent to 60 LTU credits
30 European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)
Campus
Bayreuth
Website
https://www.international-office.uni-bayreuth.de/en/come-to-bayreuth/exchange-students/index.html
Placement chance
High chance
Language of instruction
English; German
Available scholarships

La Trobe Abroad Scholarships: Please visit our Program funding and costs page for a full list of available scholarships and grants.

University of Bayreuth Scholarships: None available.

Semester dates
Summer semester (La Trobe Semester 1): April – September; Winter semester (La Trobe Semester 2): October – March

Subjects offered

Subjects taught in English

Below are the study areas taught in English:

  • Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science
  • Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
  • Law, Business & Economics
  • Languages & Literatures
  • Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Engineering Science
  • Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition and Health

View the subjects available in the General Overview of English-Taught Courses at the University of Bayreuth.

Resources

For an overview of the exchange process at University of Bayreuth, make sure to read their Exchange Information Sheet [PDF 128KB].

Academic life
Student life
  • Accommodation
  • Campus information
  • Campus tour
  • Student life
  • Excursions for exchange students are organised by the International Office.
  • German Language Courses offered prior to the Semester. In cooperation with the Institute for International Communication and Foreign Cultural Exchange (IIK), the International Office offers a fee-based German course with two levels prior to the semester start. The first course is suitable for students with little or no knowledge of German (A1) to familiarize themselves with the language for the first time and learn the most important phrases to make living in Bayreuth easier from the start. The second course is targeted towards students who already have a good command of the German language and want to refresh and deepen their knowledge (B1/B2).
Short programs

For more information on participating in a short program, visit our Overseas Short Programs page.

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