The University of Koblenz is one of the youngest universities in Germany. Research, teaching and everyday life at the university campus in Koblenz-Metternich are characterised by short distances and active interdisciplinarity.
The university's claim is "continue discovering". This reflects the incentive and aspiration of all members of the university to constantly scrutinise the familiar in order to gain new insights. To this end, the university offers its members the necessary freedom to further develop their academics and teaching and to break new ground in the transfer of ideas, knowledge and technology.
The University of Koblenz is Germany's youngest university – and at the same time has a long academic tradition. It has summed up its self-image in the phrase “thinking ahead.” This reflects the motivation and aspiration of all members of the university to constantly question the familiar and the known in order to gain new insights and be pioneers of holistic, interdisciplinary thinking. As the university in northern Rhineland-Palatinate, it sees itself as a driving force in the development of a vibrant economic and scientific region, while also maintaining an international profile and network.
combine a broad range of subjects. This enables both disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and teaching. The departments are supported by interdisciplinary scientific centers.
Interdisciplinary and cross-institutional cooperation, as well as short distances on campus, characterize everyday university life. They enable active interdisciplinarity and continuous innovation in science. Four profile areas are uniquely linked: “Education,” “Computer Science,” “Culture and Communication,” and “Materials and Environment.” They shape research and teaching and provide important impetus for teacher training, which plays a central role at the university.
| Founded | 2023 |
| Location | Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany |
| Address | University of Koblenz Universitätsstraße 1 56070 Koblenz |
The University of Koblenz has strong relationships with regional institutions and provides important incentives for the entire Middle Rhine science region. With its research areas, the University of Koblenz is part of the Rhineland-Palatinate Research Initiative.
The University of Koblenz is known for Computer Science, data, and digital education. Focus on modern areas like:
University of Koblenz is Germany’s youngest university with a strong academic tradition. Guided by “thinking ahead,” it promotes innovation, critical inquiry, and interdisciplinary thinking. It serves as a key driver of economic and scientific growth in northern Rhineland-Palatinate while maintaining a strong international outlook and network.
To study at the University of Koblenz, proof of a university entrance qualification is required. For some degree programmes, additional requirements must be met, such as language certificates or admission tests.
University entrance qualification
1.studies with a general university entrance qualification (HZB)
The general university entrance qualification entitles you to study all study programmes. You obtain this through:
the General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or a previous qualification recognised as equivalent
a successfully completed Master craftsman examination or an examination comparable to the master craftsman examination
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a successfully completed University of Applied Sciences
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2.start of studies with early Abitur
Pupils in Rhineland-Palatinate with the early Abitur can already apply for the summer semester at a university.
Applicants with an early Abitur must first apply as normal via the online application. The application deadline for the summer semester is 15 January.
However, as no Abitur certificate is available at the time of application, the following must be taken into account:
Submit the certified school leaving certificate as soon as possible, at the latest by the fourth working day in April. The application can only be checked once the Abitur certificate has been received. As a result, admissions can only be sent out shortly before the start of lectures.
Information on submitting the required documents for an application with an early Abitur can also be found in the application process in our Online application portal.
3. studying without a general university entrance qualification (HZB)
It is also possible to study certain study programmes without a general university entrance qualification. The following qualifications create the prerequisites for this:
Professorship appointments without Abitur/without master craftsman's examination
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Subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification
You can find the extent of your university entrance qualification on your school-leaving certificate.
Students who are enrolled at a state or state-recognised University of Applied Sciences in Rhineland-Palatinate in a Bachelor's degree programme with at least 90 ECTS points are entitled to receive a technically related study programme (cf. Higher Education.
Admission tests and language certificates
Self-testing
For teacher training programmes (Bachelor of Education), prior to admission to the subjects, disciplines of sport and music, a Admission test successfully. This also applies to the Performing Arts certificate programme.
Language certificates
Find out more in the Compartment overview about the current admission restrictions and any language skills required.
Further information
In study programmes with restricted admission, places are allocated according to the university's defined Selection criteria. For Study courses for further education special admission requirements apply.
View the international applicants requirements on the international page.
Entry requirements vary by program. View the requirements on the application and admission page.
View the international applicants requirements on the international page.
Apply Online, or Application via University of Koblenz
Documents for the University Portal application:
All applicants need to submit the following documents (in English or German):
General documents:
school leaving certificate - diploma with an overview of subjects and grades
university entrance examination certificate (only for countries where it is required for admission to a program of study)
university certificates (if you have already studied) - diploma and transcript of records with an overview of subjects and grades
Bachelor thesis, final project report or a major scientific paper (for M.Sc. Web & Data Science application only): has to be sent by email to the Registrar’s Office
language certificates for German or English *
APS certificate (for applications from China, Mongolia, Vietnam and India)
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Phone : +49 (0)261 287 0
As a state university, the university participates in the system-accreditation model to ensure its internal quality assurance mechanisms meet high standards (often evaluated by agencies like ZEvA or AQAS), allowing for authorized program accreditation.
