Introduction

Europa-Universität Flensburg is located in Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is the northernmost university in Germany. It was founded in 1994. Its predecessor was the University of Education in Flensburg, which was founded in 1946.

Overview

Student size: 4,204 students.

Course settings: 18 undergraduate, master and doctoral majors are offered, covering mediation science, adult education and further studies, international management, culture and translation work, sustainable energy systems and management in developing countries and other fields.

History

The history of the university can be traced back to the University of Education in Flensburg, which was established in 1946. In 1994, the European University of Flensburg was established on this basis.

Establishment time

1994.

School strength

Faculty: The school has 200 permanent employees and more than 400 visiting professors and lecturers.

Teaching achievements: 2006/2007 In the winter semester, the number of applicants for the Bachelor of Education program of the school ranked first, followed by the Bachelor of International Management program. Its majors of "Health Education and Health Promotion" and "sesam" (short for the major of Sustainable Energy Systems and Management) are unique in Germany. They are the only majors in Germany that combine the technology and management of renewable energy in the field of development policy.

International Exchange: The school cooperates with the University of Southern Denmark to offer German-Danish learning courses, and actively carries out international exchange activities. Through international exchange student programs, students have the opportunity to exchange and learn with students from different countries and regions to expand their international horizons.

Institutional Nature

Public non-profit university.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' professional qualities and practical abilities in the fields of education and social sciences, emphasizing the integration and application of interdisciplinary knowledge, and is committed to cultivating professionals with innovative spirit and social responsibility for the society. It pays special attention to the development of the field of education, cultivates excellent teachers for various schools, and supplies professionals for education-related industries.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Education, psychology, corporate training and management, international management and other disciplines are its advantageous disciplines. In addition, the teaching and research in the field of energy and environmental management, especially renewable energy systems and management, also have certain characteristics.

Key Laboratory: No clear key laboratory was found in the school, but the school is equipped with relatively complete teaching and research facilities in related disciplines to support students' practical teaching and scientific research activities, such as relevant experimental equipment and simulation systems in the energy management major, to help students better master professional knowledge and skills.

Department

The school has several departments, including the Department of Education, the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Department of Economics and Management, and the Department of Natural Sciences, covering many disciplines and providing students with a wide range of professional choices.

Ranking

The school is not clearly in the top position in the international rankings, but it has a certain degree of recognition in some professional fields and regional education evaluations. For example, in the winter semester of 2006/2007, the number of applicants for its Bachelor of Education program ranked first in the school.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but students need to pay a certain semester fee. At the European University of Flensburg, the semester fee is about 259 euros per semester, and a one-time management fee of 25 euros is required before enrollment.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Flensburg is slightly lower than that of major German cities. Students are advised to budget at least 600-700 euros per month for living expenses, including basic expenses such as accommodation, food, and transportation. Among them, the rent of a room in a student dormitory is about 250-295 euros per month, private accommodation is about 220-350 euros per month, and the minimum monthly food cost is about 250-300 euros.

Campus

Campus location: The campus is located in Flensburg, which has a strong urban cultural atmosphere. There are theaters, cinemas, pubs, restaurants, schools, museums, churches, and a wealth of sports programs, etc., providing students with a good living and learning environment.

Teaching facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, etc. The library has a rich collection of books and journals covering various disciplines, providing strong support for students' learning and research.

Living facilities: There is a student cafeteria on campus, open from 8:30 to 16:00 on weekdays, providing a variety of dishes including vegetarian food. In addition, the living facilities around the school are also very convenient, and students can easily buy daily necessities.