Study at the KU

More than just a degree: Your individual study program - sustainable and with close personal support. The KU is open to students of all faiths. The University's Catholic character stands for providing education that is rooted in values: The KU places particular importance on not only imparting specialist knowledge, but also social skills and actively encouraging personal growth and social commitment.

Our approx. 5,000 students learn and study in a welcoming atmosphere and benefit from personal supervision, an interdisciplinary study offer, excellent facilities and a global network of more than 260 partner universities.

Experience the KU

Discover the KU – our academic programs, campus life, international programs, and everything that makes studying here special.

International Students

You are an international and would like to study at the KU? We are happy to support you along the way and provide you with all information you will need.

Overview of full study offer

Discover our diverse study offer - From Bachelor's and Master's programs to teacher training.

Information for students

New at the KU? We have compiled all information and tips for starting your studies. Here, we also answer all questions on your degree program and course of studies. You will also find helpful administrative information.

Tips and information for newly enrolled students

To help you find your way around the KU and feel at home right from the start, we’ve put together all the important information for our newly enrolled students here.

Studium.Pro

Studium.Pro stands for education with added value at the KU. Here, all students have the opportunity to broaden their horizons, take a wide range of courses regardless of their degree program, and further develop their personal growth.

News on studying at the KU

[Translate to English:] Die kenianischen Gastgeber mit den deutschen Besuchern

Ten days in Nairobi: KU Students experience international perspectives on social work

This is a story of an initial meeting that also marked the start of a new international collaboration: At the end of June, seven Social Work students…

[Translate to English:] Gruppenfoto der Teilnehmenden der Summer School 2026

WFI 2026 Summer School: Innovation meets responsibility

In early July this year, the WFI Summer School transformed the Ingolstadt-Eichstätt region and Munich into an exciting research hub for sustainable…

[Translate to English:] Die Gruppe in Prizren

Academic exchange in Kosovo: KU DaZ team travels to Prishtina

To strengthen the partnership with the University of Pristina in Kosovo, which has been in place since 2025, and to promote international networking,…

[Translate to English:] Studierende im Studiengang Data Science

Millions in funding for responsible teaching practices

In the coming years, teaching at the KU will be linked tighter to societal challenges and tangible practical projects. For this, the University will…

KU President Gabriele Gien, together with the spokespersons of the Student Representative Council, is delighted about the award “Most Popular University in Germany.”

KU voted Germany’s most popular University for 4th time

There are awards that do not lose in significance even when they are awarded repeatedly: For the KU, this is particularly true for title of "Most…