# Study in Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg

> Konstanz has 4 universities and colleges offering 151 degree courses (63 Bachelor's, 84 Master's), and 40% of them are taught in English or bilingually. A student flat costs about €598 a month (30 m² flat incl. utilities (WG room ≈ €559), MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026). Tuition for non-EU students: €1,500 — Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester at public universities, including the University of Konstanz and HTWG. EU students pay only the semester contribution.

Konstanz sits on Lake Constance, directly on the Swiss border, and its old town was barely touched by war. The University of Konstanz is a young University of Excellence on a hill above the lake, strong in biology, psychology, politics and economics, while HTWG Konstanz covers engineering, business and design. In summer, students swim in the lake between lectures.

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## Cost of living

- Rent: ≈ €598 (30 m² flat incl. utilities (WG room ≈ €559), MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026)
- Tuition for non-EU students: €1,500 — Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester at public universities, including the University of Konstanz and HTWG. EU students pay only the semester contribution.
- Housing is tight because the lake and the border limit space — apply to Seezeit (the local Studierendenwerk) halls early.
- Shopping is cheaper on the German side; Swiss neighbours cross the border to shop in Konstanz, so Saturdays are busy.
- Get a bike: the ride from the old town up to the university campus takes about 15 minutes.

## Industries & employers

- **Siemens Logistics** (Logistics technology): Postal, parcel and airport logistics systems, with a major site in Konstanz.
- **Swiss employers** (Cross-border): Kreuzlingen is across the street and Zurich about an hour away — check Swiss work-permit rules first.
- **Tourism & health** (Services): The lake region's hotels, clinics and island attractions are big employers.

## Culture & people

Konstanz feels like a holiday town all year: a medieval old town, a harbour with the rotating Imperia statue, and lake beaches where students meet after class. The Council of Constance (1414–1418) is still the city's proudest historical moment.

Swabian-Alemannic Fasnacht takes over the streets in winter, and the Swiss border runs right through the neighbourhood of Kreuzlingen, so crossing countries is part of daily life.

## Events & festivals

- **Seenachtfest** (August): A lakeside summer festival with music and fireworks over the harbour.
- **Fasnacht** (Jan – Feb): Swabian-Alemannic carnival with masked parades.
- **Christmas market on the lake** (Late Nov – Dec): Stalls along the harbour and on a moored ship.

## Places to see

- **Mainau** (Island): The 'flower island' with gardens, a palace and a butterfly house.
- **Reichenau Island** (UNESCO): Monastic island with early medieval churches, a World Heritage Site.
- **Imperia** (Landmark): The rotating statue at the harbour entrance.
- **Rhine Falls** (Day trip): Europe's most powerful waterfall at Schaffhausen, about 45 minutes away.

## Getting around

Buses connect the old town, the university and HTWG, and ferries cross the lake to Meersburg and Friedrichshafen. Regional trains run along the Lake Constance shore and towards Singen, Offenburg and Stuttgart. Zurich Airport is about an hour away by train. Check whether your semester contribution includes a semester ticket; the Deutschlandticket costs €63 a month but does not cover Swiss trains.

## FAQ

### Is Konstanz a good place to study?

Yes — the University of Konstanz is a University of Excellence on Lake Constance, and the town offers a relaxed, outdoors lifestyle. The main drawback is a tight housing market.

### Can I study in English in Konstanz?

Yes. 40% of the courses in our Konstanz catalogue are taught in English or bilingually, including many Master's programmes at the University of Konstanz.

### Is Konstanz expensive for students?

A 30 m² student flat costs about €598 a month and a shared-flat room about €559 (MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026). Supply is limited, so start looking early.

### Can I work in Switzerland while studying in Konstanz?

It is possible but not automatic: non-EU students need a Swiss cross-border work permit in addition to German residence rules, so check with the Swiss authorities and your university first.

## Sources

- [MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026 (IW / MLP)](https://www.iwkoeln.de/studien/michael-voigtlaender-christian-oberst-philipp-deschermeier-mlp-studentenwohnreport-2026.html)
- [University of Tübingen — tuition fees for international students (Baden-Württemberg)](https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/31479)
- [Bodensee — Konstanz Seenachtfest](https://www.bodensee.de/urlaubsinspiration/sommer/seenachtfest-konstanz)

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