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Why Viadrina?

Between International... ...and regional

The Viadrina, a gate to the world:
Time spent studying or interning abroad is an integral part of your education.

Language is the key:
Study of a foreign language is vital and this accomplishment is recognized with an accredited foreign language certificate.

International mobility is a hallmark of the Viadrina:
The international mobility of Viadrina’s students puts the university at the top of respective rankings in Germany.


Frankfurt (Oder)’s location serves as a bridge to Poland:
The Viadrina’s cooperation with Adam Mickiewicz-Universität in Poznan offers a broader range of study possibilities, for example to attend classes at the Collegium Polonicum in the neighbour city Slubice

Regional mobility lies here:
The Semesterticket allows flexible, free travel through all of Brandenburg and Berlin!

Frankfurt (Oder) offers freedom in life and living arrangements:
Student housing is offered on both sides of the river Oder, as well as flat-sharing and other culturally diverse living arrangements such as in “Fforsthaus”.

Distinctive teaching...
...compact and modern

A compact university campus:
Small distances and uncomplicated contact to professors and assistants makes working and studying together easy.

Modern facilities:
The library of this young university offers the best access to up-to-date academic literature, and utilizes modern research techniques.

And on top of all that:
The best quality cafeteria food treats one also with a view of the Oder – and in this environment fosters good conversation or a calm place to work on your own computer using the free WLAN.


Unique emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach:
At the Viadrina it is possible to combine and apply various humanity and social and cultural science courses toward your degree.

Double degrees:
In a normal study time frame two Bachelor or Master’s degrees can be earned.

Practical experience through hands-on experience:
Numerous seminars and excursions allow the acquirement and application of real experience capabilities.

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