Universität Augsburg

Posted on Monday, December 5, 2011

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The Universität Augsburg campus is one of the most congenial places to study in Germany. Situated near the city centre of Augsburg, the campus is spacious without being overwhelming. The modern buildings, functional and yet architecturally appealing, blend into a landscaped park with grassy areas, a lake, fountains and several sculptures by contemporary artists.

The Universität Augsburg was founded in 1970. It is one of the new, modern universities in Bavaria, and with approximately 15,000 students it is of a manageable size. It attracts students from far beyond its immediate catchment area. About 20% of the German students come from outside Bavaria, and at 14% its share of foreign students is larger than at comparable universities.

Universität Augsburg is a great tourist attraction, both because of its carefully preserved buildings, monuments, museums and churches, and its vibrant cultural scene. Here, too, the city continues to cultivate its old traditions. For example, Augsburg is the birthplace of Leopold Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus’ father; the international Leopold Mozart Violin Competition takes place here every two years. The playwright Bertolt Brecht was also born here. His work is kept alive in the city through performances of his plays, readings, lectures and exhibitions.

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