Only a few years have passed since its establishment, and European University Viadrina has already achieved a remarkable reputation.
This can be seen as well in the constantly increasing numbers of students and the expanding interest on the part of scholars with well-known names to teach and to do research at this university. Students and instructors find here not only a good technical framework for their work, but also an environment which promotes intellectual exchange and, as such, is both influenced and characterized by international contacts.
The opportunity to study together with classmates from Poland as well as other nations of Europe and the rest of the world is a special attraction: many in fact regard it as a great enrichment of both their academic and personal lives, as it leads to the development of close contacts, frequently deepening into friendships across European borders that are, in turn, often maintained in later life following the years at university. This human potential represents a great treasure, one that we wish to cultivate and preserve. It represents a pledge of high value for a continuation of our peaceful and successful coexistence in Europe.
Viadrina will make every effort to promote and to expand this international character in the future as well. It is an important basic thought, in fact a principle of constitutuent significance for this university. In our daily work here, these efforts are not limited to the intensive support of instruction in foreign languages alone - they are extended to include the entire range of learning opportunities offered by the three faculties.
The Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences as well as the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration direct themselves to the fulfillment of this demand by means of their varied courses and research projects. In addition, the close partnership with the Polish Adam Mickiewicz University in the city of Poznan, which finds very visible expression in the cooperation embodied by the Collegium Polonicum in Slubice, is a pillar in the architecture of our internationality.
European University Viadrina will continue its development on this positive basis, having as its aim the further improvement of conditions for education and research and as its wish the promotion of a greater coherence of our united Europe. In the future as well, this university is to open up new perspectives to take us above and beyond traditional borders.
| No. of students: | 6.500* |
| Funding type: | Unknown |
Athletic Activities
The Universitätssportclub Viadrina e. V. (USC, University Athletic Club) not only offers many types of athletic activities, but it boasts its own athletic center and becoming active in the athletic club is a great way to make new friends.
Fencing, dancig, rowing, badminton, combat sports, ball games and many more!
Dining Halls and Cafes
With two dining halls in Frankfurt (Oder), the Studentenwerk offers an extensive lunchtime culinary selection with numerous entree options. In addition, a dining hall in the Collegium Polonicum and cafes and bistros in all of Viadrina's buildings exist to meet your nutritional needs.
* Addresses and Hours of Operation
* Dining Hall Menus
For those who want a change of pace:
For food on-the-go, Döner stands, Chinese food, pizzerias, Subway and ice cream stands are available in the Oderturm, which is located directly across the street from the main university building.
Residence Halls in Frankfurt (Oder):
The Studentenwerk Frankfurt (Oder) offers dormitories with single bedroom to five bedroom apartments in a total of five residence halls. Detailed descriptions of the rooms (prices, room sizes, furnishings, etc...) and of the individual halls can be found on the "Housing (Wohnen)" pages of the Studentenwerk along with the required applications.
Residence Halls in Slubice:
A Polish residence hall is the correct choice for students who desire to try out Viadrina's German-Polish vision! By living in a Polish residence hall, you will not only get to know Poland and its people, but you'll also get to know your fellow Polish students better. The residence halls are not at all far from Viadrina European University, and they may be of interest for German students because of their affordable cost.