Universität Konstanz - International Office

✨ Save your spot at the International Day! ✨

🏠Are you an international student in Konstanz excited to talk about what it's like back home?
✈️ Or are you a local student who was abroad recently?
🤝 Come together to present your home and host countries around the world!
🚨 Save your spot ASAP to be guaranteed a table at the International Day where you can let your creativity flow and fill the table with goodies and information (see slide 2 for impressions from the last years).
🤩 Get connected and inspire your fellow students for a stay abroad!

For any questions and to sign up, get in touch with us at [email protected]

🌍 Dreaming of studying abroad? 🌎

Join our Study Abroad Info Sessions to explore your international opportunities! 🌟
Whether you're interested in Europe, Asia, the Americas, or beyond – we’ve got all the info you need on programs, applications, and funding. ✈️🎓

📍 Info sessions will take place online via Zoom
📅 Check the full schedule and
🔗 access Zoom-Meeting via the link in bio!

Don't miss out – your global journey starts here! 🌐💫

Short-notice for the EUniWell Short-Term Mobility “Scandinavian Toursim Management“

Apply now for the Blended Intensive Programme on Scandinavian Tourism Management! 🇸🇪 at the Linnaeus University

💻 Online sessions: 9 June – 11 July 2025
📍 On-site week at Linnaeus University, Sweden: 23–27 June 2025

📅 Application deadline: Friday, 13 June 2025 [email protected]

Meet students from across Europe from our EUniWell partnerinstitution, and earn ECTS credits along the way. 🌿🌊

📌 More info: [Link in bio]
Email at [email protected]

Did you already see the new exhibition „Forbidden words - forbidden thinking?“ in the library? 📚 After the decision of the US administration to delete certain words from the public space, the consequences for public and university life have been very broad. ❌

The exhibition gives an overview of which books are - or would be - forbidden in US bookstores or libraries. 🇺🇸Another table shows books on how to engage against the limitation of freedom of speech and democracy.

You can see „Forbidden words - forbidden thinking“ next to the BibCafé until the end of June. 🤓 the exhibition is a collaboration between the International Office, KIM and the Equal Opportunities Office of the University of Konstanz.

Buddy alert! 🤩

„☀ A sweet start to the summer semester in Konstanz!
To kick things off, we — Julia (Canada), Lotta (Finland) & Silke (from Konstanz)— made blueberry pancakes for the Buddy Potluck Event last month. This exchange Buddy programme is such a great way to meet new people, share cultures, and feel at home away from home 🌍✨ Whether it’s over food, games, or just good conversation — we’re so glad to be part of it! Here’s to new beginnings, new friends, and lots of delicious new tastes ahead! 🥳🍴🫶“

You would also like to become a Konstanz Buddy? Starting in July you can register for the new matching round! ☺️
The link is in our bio, see you there 🙋‍♀️.

Dive into winter wonderland with our ambassador! ❄️🍁

Our ambassador Jakob (see slide 2) studies Social & Economic Data Science here in Konstanz and went to the University of British Columbia in Kelowna, Canada during this year's winter term. Jakob loves the outdoors and always wanted to do his exchange somewhere with beautiful, untouched nature far from home. During consultation at the International Office Kelowna was suggested to him and he immediately saw the parallels to Konstanz - big lake, mountains, an excellent university... 🎓🏞️

And the decision definitely didn't disappoint! He tells us: "I got to know incredibly nice people, collected beautiful memories and hope to come back! Kelowna was the perfect location for me as its location gives you access to a variety of things - from desserts in the south to the Rocky mountains in the Northeast. The facilities and offers you have access to [at the UBC] are amazing - you can't even make use of them all." 🤩✨

During his time in Canada Jakob went on skiing and snowboarding trips (see slide 3-5), took up boxing at a local boxing gym, bought a car named Charlie, drove all the way from the Sunshine Coast to Kelowna and learned to love saying thank you when getting off the bus. His travel highlight was the drive from Banff to Jasper, which he describes as one of the most beautiful things he's ever seen in his life. His academic highlight was a course with Prof. Epperly where use of phones and laptops was prohibited - the disturbance-free environment and engaging discussions made it his favorite class! 🗺️🇨🇦

🇺🇲🇩🇪The University of Konstanz was honored to welcome Consul General to the United States, Mr. Brian Heath, and Public Diplomacy Chief to the US Consulate in Frankfurt, Ms. Michelle Kevern, last Friday. They traveled to Konstanz from the consulate in Frankfurt for a goodwill visit to discuss the current state of the US-Germany academic cooperation, and to get to know the university.

The visit was co-organized between the International Office and the Department of Politics and Public Administration, and members of our Cluster on the Politics of Inequality were also present during the meeting. Mr. Heath had a chance to talk to students who are about to depart for an exchange in the US, to US-American students and to students who just returned from the US to learn more about their questions and experiences.

Thank you for your visit and please come back anytime!

Café Mondial Konsranz invites you to the upcoming Diversity Days!

Diversity Days are in full swing! This week is all about diversity. You can still expect dance, stories and encounters. Swipe to the left for an overview of upcoming events ✨️🌈

Also, in addition, we you will have the opportunity to share your story during the Migration-slam...

..Got a story to tell? Then you still have the chance to share it on our storytelling stage on the topic of migration. You prefer to listen? Come along! You can already expect personal contributions from interesting people. Food and drink will be provided. We hope for a cozy evening and inspiring encounters

You can find more information at: https://cafe-mondial.org/diversity-days-12-18-juni-2023/

We look forward to seeing you!🥳

🇨🇴🇨🇱🇪🇨 Study Abroad in Latin America! / Austausch in Lateinamerika! 🌎
Are you interested in studying in Chile, Colombia or Ecuador from January/March to June 2026?
📅 You can still apply until 1 June!

🌐 All information is available on our website – link in bio
📧 Questions? Feel free to contact us: [email protected]

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Du möchtest von Januar/März bis Juni 2026 in Chile, Kolumbien oder Ecuador studieren?
📅 Dann bewirb dich noch bis zum 01. Juni!

🌐 Alle Infos zur Bewerbung findest du auf unserer Website – Link in Bio
📧 Bei Fragen schreib uns gerne: [email protected]

We’re excited to introduce Jone here on our channel as part of the International Office! 🎉 Jone recently started an internship with us, and we’re very happy to have her on the team 💙

"Hi! My name is Jone Makazaga, and I’m from the Basque Country, Spain. I first came to Konstanz in October 2021 as an Erasmus+ exchange student, and it turned out to be the best year of my life! In 2023, I decided to come back to study MA Multilingualism, and now I also work as a research assistant at the Baby Speech Lab 🧠👶

📍 My favorite place in Konstanz? Seestraße! I love walking by the lake 🌅, going on hikes with Hochschulsport 🌳, and ice skating in Kreuzlingen ⛸❄

💡 My tip for new students: When I was an exchange student, I didn’t know that Uni Konstanz students can also eat at the HTWG Mensa! Now that I’m back as a master’s student, I make sure to use my student card there too 🍽 😋"

Are you about to finish your studies and looking for a job?

Join the Career Service event  "Real Talk with a Recruiting Insider: The Do's & Don'ts of Applying"💡

🔹When? Mo., 19.5., 5 p.m.
🔹Where? Room H309 on University Campus

Take this opportunity to ask your questions and get real, practical advice from someone who has been in your shoes – and is now sitting on the other side of the hiring table! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾

🔗Direct link to event website: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/studieren/beratung-und-service/career-service/veranstaltungen/aktuelle-veranstaltungen/veranstaltungsdetails/termin/real-talk-with-a-recruiting-insider-the-dos-donts-of-applying/

Impressions from the Ontario/Baden-Württemberg orientation seminar ✨🇨🇦🇩🇪

The OBW orientation seminar took place last Thursday and Friday (08.-09.05). Its aims were to connect the outgoing German students, who will be studying in Ontario in the fall, and the incoming Canadian students, who are finishing up their exchanges in Baden-Württemberg 🤝🏻📚

The seminar participants received some very valuable input from the OBW program coordinators (see slide 2): Tina Bebensee on the BW side and Agnes Poleszczuk on the Ontario side (slide 2 on the Zoom screen). They also heard about the iconic Algonquin Park camping trip from the founding father of the program, Mark Webber. This trip will be a great opportunity for the group to bond before the start of their exchange 🏕️🚣🏻‍♀️

But of course, lots of fun was had too, including a Kahoot quiz on fun facts about BW and Ontario (see slide 3 for the winners 🏆). Another highlight was the Canadian students' presentations on their home institutions. Daniel's presentation on the University of Windsor (which was all in German!) was particularly convincing (see slide 4) 🥸

All in all, it was a blast hosting this wonderful group here in Konstanz and we wish them long-lasting friendships and the best time in Canada 🥰🍁

To learn more about the OBW program, which makes such events possible and supports student and faculty staff exchange, click here: https://www.yorku.ca/ouinternational/obw/