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Universität Regensburg

Regensburg, Germany • Founded 1962 • QS 2027 #696 =

Updated Nov 2026 · Source: uni-regensburg.de

Overview

English Name: University of Regensburg
Local Name: University of Regensburg
Acronyms: UR
Founded: 1962
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Entity Type: Non-profit
Rankings:
QS World University Rankings 2027 #696 = Times Higher Education 2026 #401-500 ARWU (Shanghai) 2026 #401-500 CWTS Leiden 2025 #621 SCImago 2026 #558
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Founded in 1962, the Universität Regensburg (University of Regensburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Regensburg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bavaria.

Officially recognized by the Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art), Universität Regensburg (UR) is a large-sized coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Regensburg (UR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 62-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

UR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Address, phone, email, and online links for Universität Regensburg are listed below.

Address: Universitätsstraße 31
Postal Code: 93040
Other Sites: Also Teaching Hospital
Phone: +49 (941) 943 01
Fax: +49 (941) 943 2305
Social Media:

Academic Details

Universität Regensburg's student body, faculty composition, and recognition framework are below.

Academic Year: October to September
Recognition: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (Allgemeine Hochschulreife)
Total Students: 20,585
Academic Staff Range: 2,500-2,999
Campus Setting: Suburban
Memberships & Networks
European University Association (EUA) Compostela Group of Universities (CGU)

Academic Structures

The faculties, schools, and constituent units that make up Universität Regensburg are listed below.

Unit 12 items
  • Biologie und Vorklinische Medizin
  • Chemie und Pharmazie
  • Humanwissenschaften
  • Informatik und Data Science
  • Katholische Theologie
  • Mathematik
  • Medizin
  • Philosophie, Kunst-, Geschichts- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften
  • Physik
  • Rechtswissenschaft
  • Sprach-, Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaften
  • Wirtschaftswissenschaften

Degrees

Also Staatsexam in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Law; Teacher training Programmes (Lehramt)

Bachelor's 53 programs
  • American Studies
  • Archaeology
  • Art Education
  • Art History
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Business Computing
  • Chemistry
  • Classical Languages
  • Computer Science
  • Cultural Studies
  • Czech
  • Eastern European Studies
  • Economics
  • Educational Sciences
  • English
  • English Studies
  • European Studies
  • Fine Arts
  • French
  • French Studies
  • German
  • Germanic Studies
  • Greek (Classical)
  • History
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Information Sciences
  • Italian
  • Latin
  • Linguistics
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics Education
  • Media Studies
  • Medicine
  • Mediterranean Studies
  • Modern Languages
  • Molecular Biology
  • Musicology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Philology
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Polish
  • Political Sciences
  • Prehistory
  • Protestant Theology
  • Psychology
  • Russian
  • Science Education
  • Slavic Languages
  • Spanish
  • Sports
Master's 49 programs
  • American Studies
  • Archaeology
  • Art History
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Business Computing
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Studies
  • Comparative Literature
  • Computer Science
  • Criminology
  • Eastern European Studies
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English
  • English Studies
  • European Studies
  • Fine Arts
  • Germanic Studies
  • Government
  • Greek (Classical)
  • History
  • Information Sciences
  • International Economics
  • Latin
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Mathematics
  • Media Studies
  • Medieval Studies
  • Molecular Biology
  • Multimedia
  • Musicology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Neurosciences
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Prehistory
  • Protestant Theology
  • Psychology
  • Real Estate
  • Religious Education
  • Romance Languages
  • Slavic Languages
  • Speech Studies
  • Western European Studies
Doctoral 24 programs
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Biomedicine
  • Business Administration
  • Chemistry
  • Classical Languages
  • Cultural Studies
  • Dentistry
  • Economics
  • Fine Arts
  • History
  • Law
  • Literature
  • Mathematics Education
  • Medicine
  • Modern Languages
  • Natural Sciences
  • Pedagogy
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Science Education
  • Social Sciences
  • Sports
  • Theology
Other 8 programs
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Catholic Theology
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Natural Sciences
  • Philosophy
  • Theology

Faculties & Divisions

All faculties operate under Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst.

East-West (Europaeum) (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • European Studies
Hochschul- und Wissenschaftsdidaktik (ZHW) (Centre) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Languages and Communication (ZSK) (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Communication Studies
  • Modern Languages
Regensburger Universitätszentrum für Lehrerbildung (RUL) (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Teacher Training
Sports (Centre) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Sports
Biologie and Pre-Clinical Medicine (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Biology
  • Medicine
Business, Economics, and Management Information Systems (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Business Administration
  • Econometrics
  • Economics
  • Management Systems
  • Real Estate
Catholic Theology (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Catholic Theology
Chemistry and Pharmacy (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Pharmacy
Languages, Literature, and Culture (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Classical Languages
  • Cultural Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Literature
  • Modern Languages
Law (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
Mathematics (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Mathematics
Medicine (Faculty) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Dentistry
  • Medicine
Philosophy, Art History, History and Humanities (Faculty) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Archaeology
  • Fine Arts
  • History
  • Performing Arts
  • Philosophy
Physics (Faculty) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physics
Psychology, Education, and Sport Science (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Psychology
  • Sports

Programs Offered

Below are Universität Regensburg's active programmes, grouped by degree level, with search.

205 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Germany

Bachelor's Degree 59 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Anglistik (British Studies)
English Language Studies · 6 semesters

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Bachelor's Degree in Catholic Religion
Religious Studies

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Showing 10 of 59.

Master's Degree 146 programmes

Master's Degree in Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis
Chemistry

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Master's Degree in Allgemeine und Vergleichende Sprachwissenschaft
Linguistics & Language Studies
Master's Degree in Beruf und Wirtschaft – Lehramt Mittelschule (als Didaktikfach)
Education & Teaching

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Master's Degree in Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung – Lehramt Gymnasium
Education & Teaching

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Master's Degree in Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung – Lehramt Mittelschule
Education & Teaching

Programme website (opens in a new tab)

Master's Degree in Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung – Lehramt Realschule
Education & Teaching

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Showing 10 of 146.

Scholarships in Germany

Scholarships and grants accessible to students attending Universität Regensburg or other universities in Germany are below.

How to apply to Universität Regensburg

What applying to Universität Regensburg involves, in five steps.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Universität Regensburg runs 205 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Before applying to Universität Regensburg, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Germany.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Universität Regensburg's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Lodge your application through the official website (www.uni-regensburg.de). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +49 (941) 943 01. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Universität Regensburg

Frequently asked questions about Universität Regensburg.

When did Universität Regensburg open?

Universität Regensburg traces its founding to 1962 (approximately 64 years ago).

Where can I find Universität Regensburg?

The institution is located in Regensburg, Germany.

Is Universität Regensburg public or private?

It is a public higher-education institution.

How many students does Universität Regensburg have?

The institution has a student body of 20,585.

What is Universität Regensburg's ranking?

Universität Regensburg holds rank QS 2027 #696 =.

What programmes are available at Universität Regensburg?

Universität Regensburg offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

How is Universität Regensburg organised academically?

Universität Regensburg has 12 academic units.

Is Universität Regensburg officially recognised?

Yes, Universität Regensburg is recognised by Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst.

Where can I learn more about Universität Regensburg?

You can find Universität Regensburg online at www.uni-regensburg.de.

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