History
Founded in 1473, Trier University was closed under Napoleon’s reign in the 18th century and not reopened until 1970.
Education
At Trier University you can choose from a wide offer of courses to complement your studies and beyond with a German perspective according to your expectations. Departmental coordinators can help you choose the right classes in your field of study. The orientation programme for international students facilitates your integration into the student life in Trier.
Research
All departments are active in research and benefit from robust international networks. Staff and students from various disciplines come togheter to collaborate on research projects and lend the university its unique profile.
These activities ensure our status as one of Germany's top 20 humanities and social sciences universities in terms of its ability to attract third-party research funding - a testament to Trier's strong combination of basic and apllied research.
Short Courses
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
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2023
1184 -112
2022
1072
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
While staying in Trier, international students enjoy comprehensive support services and diverse meetings as well as consultation on building a profile for an international career. Furthermore, there are bi-national clubs which offer intercultural programmes based on the culture of the respective home countries of the students.
Library services
Has the first semester tour been so long ago? How was it again exactly with the semester apparatus? No problem at all: Bibi & Thecus, our virtual library staff, who neither need sleep nor vacation, would be happy to take you on a filmic tour of discovery through the Bib - no matter what time.
ICT services
The ZIMK is a central facility of the University of Trier. In addition to the operation of the information technology infrastructure (e-mail, websites, servers, networks, workplaces), the portfolio also includes project support, advice, training and further education. The ZIMK ensures the secure, stable and sustainable use of IT resources and is responsible for their provision.
Campus life
Both university campuses can be reached by bus, bicycle or on foot, and all university facilities are located on campus. Lecture halls, laboratories, library, athletic facilities, student housing and other service units are all within easy reach of each other.
Campus I and Campus II are both set in a sprawling park landscape dotted with numerous works of modern art, sunning lawns, streams and ponds – the ideal setting to relax and take a break from daily university life. Landscape architects recently named the park one of 100 special places in Germany.
Sports facilities
Here you will find all the information that will make it easier for you to practice sports at uniSPORT at the UNIVERSITÄT Trier.
My way to uniSPORT leads to the corresponding tickets via the sports program for students , staff and guests.