Sheltered in a long, steep river valley, Wuppertal often feels far-flung, cut off, somehow unreal. Indeed, the city “Wuppertal” is in many ways not real: thrown together by town planners and local...

Which town features two cultures, inexpensive accommodation and an ideal location? At less than an hour to Berlin and only a bridge-crossing away from Poland, Frankfurt (Oder) is the place to be.

Nestling alongside the mighty River Rhine, Düsseldorf is a city with an air of grandeur about it. In fact, many Germans would call it a ‘delusion of grandeur’, since the Düsseldorfers have a...

Located on the Western edge of the “Ruhrgebiet”, Dortmund often suffers under the same misconceptions as its neighbors: for many Germans, the name is synonymous with nothing more than mines,...

If you ask Braunschweig's inhabitants about their city, they will stress its cultural and economic richness, its beautiful historic center and the quality of life. But they will stress it in a...

Keeping a low profile, the 326,000 citizens of Bielefeld prefer to enjoy their city’s rich cultural offerings and natural beauty in quiet content rather than making a big fuss about anything. Heaven...

Past eras come alive in Germany's second oldest city. Although Augsburg is often labeled “Renaissance City,” its architecture reflects much more than one stylistic epoch: There are buildings dating...

Landlubbers beware, the nautical town of Kiel in northern Germany will test your sea legs. Where else can you study computer sciences and take sailing lessons all in one day but in the city of...

Surrounded by vineyards, dotted with churches and shining in baroque splendor – Würzburg looks like a vision from a fairy tale. The ancient charm and catholic background prompts many visitors to see...

Trier has finally been able to break the threshold of 100,000 inhabitants required to be officially recognized as a large city, a “Großstadt.” The struggle for significance makes sense if you...

Almost a thousand years old, sitting at the juncture of three rivers — the Pleiße, White Elster and Parthe — Leipzig is rich in history and natural beauty; not to mention jobs. Home to universities...

All but destroyed in the firebombing so well-chronicled by the recently departed Kurt Vonnegut in his novel, “Slaughterhouse Five”, Dresden is once again returning to its pre-War magnificence. One of...

Frankfurt has never really had problems living up to expectations – mostly because they weren’t very high in the first place. Many people simply can’t imagine that there's any life beyond the...

Pope Benedict XVI was a professor here, while Germany’s current president studied political science. They’re just two of the famous faces lured by Tübingen’s 500-year-old university tradition....

Germany’s publishing hub is also home to Europe’s fastest-growing port, a combination that makes Hamburg a must both for future media professionals and engineers. The city’s universities cater to one...

Always cutting-edge, Darmstadt has been a haven for scientists and artists for centuries. Today, it is home to some of the nation’s top science and engineering schools, unique architecture and a cozy...

On the surface, Hanover is all about business, but look deeper and you’ll find an attractive city with lots to offer both students and young professionals. Students are lured by several high-profile...

Bonn is proof that you don’t need to sacrifice quality of life to study at a top-tier international university. Once Germany’s capital, this peaceful city on the banks of “Father Rhine” boasts a...

There have been plenty of jokes at the expense of the Swabians over the years, but these days the region is famous for its powerhouse economy and the entrepreneurial spirit of its inhabitants. So...

Few university cities can match the historical significance of Heidelberg. With its famous castle and beautiful setting – not to mention its world-renowned university – the town is popular with both...

“Go with us to Bremen” – the famous line from the Grimm’s “Bremen Town Musicians” fairy tale is known across the world. And if you follow their advice, you’ll be close enough to the North Sea to feel...

Unpretentious and easygoing, the city of Mainz is known for the come-as-you-are attitude of its residents. Students contribute greatly to the overall look and feel of this Southern German town of...

What happens when two historically medieval cities are zapped with a jolt of electricity from one of the country’s biggest engineering companies? In northern Bavaria at least, two cities fuse history...

Lovingly dubbed Ruhrpott by the locals, the Ruhr area is a melting pot of cultures. The belching chimneys of its industrial era have been replaced by green recreation areas and a new industry...

Perhaps the German city least in need of an introduction, Berlin has emerged from the scars of two major wars – one real, the other cold – to become one of Europe’s most exciting capitals. Located in...

Hot springs first brought the Romans to Aachen. Today, the spa city has flourished into a multicultural location that combines architectural charm with renowned education and research institutions. ...

Freiburg. Could there be a better place to study? In Germany, it’s the only city where the sun (almost) always shines. Founded in the 12th century and tucked away at the western edge of the southern...

It is quite ironic. Münster is one of Germany's most historic and storied cities, and yet today it is also one of its youngest, largely because it is the ultimate college town. So it is really no...

Want to study at a German elite university? Interested in working in Germany’s Internet capital? Want to graduate in a city with a bustling economy and low unemployment rates? Want to learn in a...

It may be a bustling metropolis and a media Mecca, but Cologne is also the place to be for students. Both on and off campus, the carnival capital is an open-minded place that’s full of possibilities...