The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn (University of Bonn) was founded in 1818. With a student body of about 35.000, the University is one of Germany’s largest academic institutions and with about 3.500 international students from all over the world also one of the most globally oriented ones. A wide range of course offerings, an outstanding reputation in teaching and research and a unique location make the University an especially attractive place to study.

Bonn, the former Federal Capital of Germany, is located on the Rhine and a center for the Rhineland’s way of life, art and culture. In 1989, the city celebrated the 2000th anniversary of its founding as a Roman settlement. With its 21 UN Agencies, Bonn is Germany’s UN city and has approx. 150 international organizations.

Furthermore, the city is also the birthplace of Beethoven, has a beautiful historic town center with a daily open market, numerous museums and many other buildings and events of significance and cultural interest.