University of Trier

Trier University was founded in 1473 and reopened in 1970 as a modern campus university. Built on a high plateau overlooking the Moselle River and surrounded by luscious green nature, it is said to be one of Germany's most beautiful campuses. Faculty and departmental buildings are grouped around the Forum and the Central Library, to which they are connected by bridges. Trier University has a strong focus on the humanities, social sciences, and economics, but is steadily strengthening its environmental sciences programmes. There are six faculties which together cover more than 30 subject areas. Many research projects are interdisciplinary in nature and embedded in global networks. With its roughly 1,000 employees and 14,000 students (including more than 11% international students), Trier University embraces contrast: young, yet true to tradition; internationally oriented and regionally rooted; on the geographic edge of Germany, but in the heart of Europe.

Trier is situated in the western part of the federal state Rhineland-Palatinate in the Moselle valley. The city is proud of its rich history, which is reflected in its museums and its many historical sites. Thanks to its landmark, the Porta Nigra, the Trier Cathedral, and other significant architectural monuments, Germany's oldest city has been declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Today's cityscape is a fusion of history and modern lifestyle, not least characterised by a vibrant student life. With bars and cafés and a colourful range of cultural offerings and festivals, Trier is a tourist attraction with international appeal and a beautiful place to live for the city's 100,000 residents. The economy of the city is characterised by a few major enterprises and many medium-sized businesses. Its proximity to Luxembourg, an important financial centre and the site of several EU institutions, as well as to France and Belgium puts Trier in the heart of Europe. Nine twin towns and cities across Europe, Asia, and the USA attest to Trier's international orientation.

Throughout their studies, international students will receive comprehensive support from the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt). The IO provides information on administrative and practical issues and offers individual counselling. Practical language tuition during the whole semester is offered free of charge by the Department of German as a Foreign Language. In cooperation with the student union's International Centre (Internationales Zentrum), we offer a broad range of social and cultural activities such as day trips, language exchange programmes, or a host family programme.