The University of Trier conducts socially relevant research and teaching at the cutting edge – with a strong focus on digitalization, interdisciplinarity, and diversity . With approximately 10,000 students and 2,000 employees, the university's teaching and research center on people and their relationship to society, law, economics, and the environment. Its unique location in the heart of Europe , along with cross-border projects and collaborations, distinguishes the university. Short distances on a green campus , a vibrant academic life, and an open-minded culture offer numerous opportunities to make a difference.
Trier University represents many diverse aspects: Founded in 1970 in Germany’s oldest city, Trier University is a young and vibrant institution with roots dating back as far as the 15th century. Its focus on the Humanities and Social Sciences is complemented by the fields of Law, Business & Economics, Geography & Environmental Sciences as well as Psychology and Nursing Sciences. In total, there are six faculties covering more than thirty subject areas and several Englishtaught Master programs.
| Nickname | Uni Trier |
| Colour | Blue and White |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Location | Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany |
| Address | University of Trier, Universitätsring 15, 54296 Trier, Germany |
… we create innovation. We confidently strive for further development and are motivated to actively shape the future.
Through our research, we generate knowledge and develop practical solutions for regional and global challenges in a complex world. We take responsibility by using our professional expertise to make a significant contribution to nature and society, as well as a sustainable future.
Our research succeeds through a goal-oriented approach, the courage for critical reflection, and the pursuit of excellence. Our university is a place where ideas have room to develop and a constructive culture of learning from mistakes is cultivated.
Our unique professional diversity and the combination of different disciplinary perspectives promote the development of innovative research approaches and broaden our view beyond our own discipline.
… we share knowledge. We share our expertise and insights with each other and with society.
Teaching is just as important to us as research and closely intertwined with it. We train and develop the specialists, leaders, and teachers of tomorrow and are aware of this special responsibility. We achieve good teaching through diverse learning opportunities and the close relationship between students and instructors. Researchers at all career stages receive valuable impetus for their development from a vibrant culture of exchange.
Through dedicated science communication, we shape public discourse in the city, the region, and beyond. We encourage each other to contribute diverse ideas to promote the values ??of an open, democratic society.
Our practical collaborations and dialogue with citizens offer us new perspectives. We support knowledge transfer and start-ups to make our knowledge beneficial to society.
… we bridge boundaries. We want to build bridges – between societies, spaces, times, and our academic disciplines.
Firmly rooted in the region, we look far beyond national borders. International cooperation and the promotion of stays abroad are essential for us. At the same time, we advocate for open dialogue and cultivate a warm and welcoming culture.
Our unique location in the Greater Region and in proximity to Belgium, France, and Luxembourg gives us a key position. This allows us to collaborate closely in research and teaching and to mutually benefit from each other. We also learn, teach, and conduct research with an awareness of our cultural heritage in the city and region.
We are convinced that bridging disciplinary boundaries opens up new perspectives on complex problems. International networking and interdisciplinary research are our strengths.
…we are a university together . Our close-knit campus culture is characterized by respectful and friendly interaction. Collegiality, tolerance, and fairness are our core principles.
We see our university as a place where everyone has the opportunity and the freedom to develop their full potential. Through targeted support and services, we assist each other to achieve our common goals.
An inclusive and diverse academic community that values ??all university members equally is of particular importance to us. We embrace cultural and academic diversity and are committed to ensuring access to high-quality education for everyone.
Our university is more than the sum of its parts. Together, we bear responsibility for its further development, its successes, and its influence in the region and beyond.
The University of Trier offers a wide range of collaborations with partner universities abroad. Over 200 partner universities in Europe and numerous exchange programs with North America, Latin America, Australia, and Asia enable students from all over the world to study with us as part of an exchange mobility program. title
Not only in your classes but also while participating in exciting extracurricular activities, including sports disciplines and outdoor activities, radio, cinema, choir, orchestra, and much more.
At the University of Trier, nominated exchange students can explore a wide range of courses and enrich their studies with a German perspective based on their interests. The university offers flexible learning opportunities across disciplines, and an introductory seminar helps international students adjust smoothly to academic and student life in Trier.
Before the start of university courses, the University of Trier offers a free, one-and-a-half-week introductory seminar. This is a varied orientation program designed to help you get to know the University of Trier and settle into the city of Trier. Participation in the introductory seminar is mandatory. The seminar consists of three main components.
Formal admission requirements
The formal admission requirements are stated in the General Examination Regulations of the University of Trier and in the Examination Regulations of the Department of Economics for the M.Sc. Economics.
Language requirements
Applicants who do not hold the German degree of the "allgemeine oder fachgebundene Hochschulreife" have to prove their language proficiency in English. Further information can be found here.
View the admission requirements on the international applicants page.
Entry requirements vary by program. View the requirements on the program page.
Language requirements
Applicants who do not hold the German degree of the "allgemeine oder fachgebundene Hochschulreife" have to prove their language proficiency in English. Further information can be found here.
View the admission requirements on the international applicants page.
Applications for studies at the University of Trier can be submitted online via our application portal PORTA.
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Phone : +49 651 201-2805
Dr. Graßnick, an English studies scholar, has been the Chancellor of the University of Trier since March 1, 2014. She holds this position for an indefinite term.
Trier then had to wait until 1970 for the return of a university, which was established in the form of the Trier-Kaiserslautern dual university. The first lecture was held on 15 October 1970. 356 young peop... read more
The unusual construction of the joined university was designed in such a way that there would ultimately be two independent universities. The split was finalised in 1975 and both Trier University and the Kaiserslautern University became independent.
Digitalisation continues: students can now enrol online, the first lecture is posted on the Internet. The Federal Chancellor visits the campus and the university takes part in the State Garden Show. The new millennium gets off to an exciting start.