History
In retrospect, it is now clear how prudent it was back in 1975 to establish a university based on combining strong subject areas with interdisciplinary research and teaching. The questions facing our globalized society are becoming more and more complex. The right answers can only be found through close, cross-disciplinary cooperation – one of the University’s main assets.
Education
Several of the bachelor's programmes are offered in major/minor combinations: at the start of their studies, new students select a minor subject area that is integrated into the degree programme.
Now that you have your bachelor's degree, you would like to deepen your knowledge or pursue your own research? Are you looking to better position yourself for a successful career? Or maybe you would like to introduce a whole new direction to your previous education by taking a non-linear career path to an exciting new field? If so, pursuing a master's degree may be just the thing for you. A master's gives you greater flexibility. It enables you to develop an area of specialization and offers many valuable experiences.
Research
The University of Bayreuth is dedicated to interdisciplinary research. Its research facilities and infrastructure provide an ideal setting for scientific work. Foreign scholars rate Bayreuth as one of the most attractive universities in Germany, consistently placing it among the top institutions in the Humboldt Rankings.
Research Centres:
- Bavarian Research Institute of Experimental Geo-Chemistry & Geophysics
- Bayreuth Institute for Macromolecular Research
- Bayreuth Center for Colloids and Interfaces
- Research Centre for Bio-Macromolecules
- Bayreuth Centre for Materials Science & Engineering
- Bayreuth Centre for Ecology & Environmental Research
- Institute of African Studies
- Bayreuth Institute for American Studies
Career
The University of Bayreuth’s Career Services team provides a central interface between student and professional life. We offer guidance and support to students of all subjects with regard to starting their careers, and we help alumni stay in touch with their alma mater. At the same time, a diverse array of cooperation agreements give companies access to the talented young people at our dynamic, research-oriented university.
PhD Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (7)
- Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences
- Ph.D. Polymer Science
- Ph.D. Space and Society
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
Engineering & Technology (1)
University of Bayreuth Scholarships
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31 Aug 2024
Scholarships for international students - University of Bayreuth
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31 Oct 2024
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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3500 CNY
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15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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2200 CNY
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15 May 2024
Chongqing University President Scholarship for International Students
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332500 USD
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31 May 2024
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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40000 USD
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Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
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40000 USD
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31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
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40000 USD
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30 Sep 2024
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40000 USD
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31 Mar 2025
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40000 AUD
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13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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28000 USD
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01 Dec 2024
Fulbright Program
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20000 USD
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03 Mar 2025
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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20000 USD
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01 Dec 2024
NORAM Scholarships
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11000 USD
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
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10000 USD
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30 Apr 2024
OAS/OEA Scholarship
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7750 USD
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University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships
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6000 USD
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5000 USD
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Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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200 USD
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30 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
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31 Aug 2024
Scholarships for international students - University of Bayreuth
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31 Oct 2024
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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3500 CNY
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15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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2200 CNY
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15 May 2024
Chongqing University President Scholarship for International Students
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332500 USD
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31 May 2024
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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40000 USD
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Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
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40000 USD
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31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
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40000 USD
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30 Sep 2024
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Chungcheongnam
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40000 USD
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31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
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40000 AUD
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13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
Fulbright Program
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20000 USD
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03 Mar 2025
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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20000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
NORAM Scholarships
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11000 USD
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
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10000 USD
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30 Apr 2024
OAS/OEA Scholarship
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7750 USD
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University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships
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6000 USD
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
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200 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Scholarships for international students - University of Bayreuth
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Deadline
31 Oct 2024
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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3500 CNY
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15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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2200 CNY
Deadline
15 May 2024
Chongqing University President Scholarship for International Students
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332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2024
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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40000 USD
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Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
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40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
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40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Chungcheongnam
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40000 USD
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31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
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40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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30000 CZK
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Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
Fulbright Program
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20000 USD
Deadline
03 Mar 2025
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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20000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
NORAM Scholarships
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11000 USD
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
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10000 USD
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30 Apr 2024
OAS/OEA Scholarship
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7750 USD
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University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships
Merit-based Need-based
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6000 USD
Deadline
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Tatra Banka Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
200 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Wiingy Future STEM Leaders Scholarship
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Aug 2024
Scholarships for international students - University of Bayreuth
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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3500 CNY
Deadline
15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
Merit-based
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Grant
2200 CNY
Deadline
15 May 2024
Chongqing University President Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2024
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
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Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Chungcheongnam
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Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
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40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
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Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
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30000 CZK
Deadline
Not specified
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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Grant
28000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
Fulbright Program
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Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
03 Mar 2025
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2024
NORAM Scholarships
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11000 USD
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Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
OAS/OEA Scholarship
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Grant
7750 USD
Deadline
Not specified
University Of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center (UNDERC) Graduate Fellowships
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Tatra Banka Scholarship
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University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
351 50
2023
401 -50
2022
351
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
501 200
2022
701
2021
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
509 2
2023
511 10
2022
521
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
750 -54
2022
696
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
The International Office is the hub for all matters relating to the university’s international network. It is here that strategic concepts are developed and coordinated, that international partnerships are established and maintained.
The International Office also provides advising and support for students and researchers interested in going abroad and those interested in joining us from abroad.
Last but not least, the university offers welcome services and international mobility and networking opportunities for researchers (and their families).
Housing services
To feel at home in your new surroundings, you’re going to need a comfy place to stay – a place where you can kick back, relax, and have your friends over. We’ve collected some tips to help you find the room or apartment that’s right for you.
Many dormitory rooms available in Bayreuth are offered by the local Association for Student Affairs (Studentenwerk). Students must submit their dormitory applications to the Association for Student Affairs by the stated deadline in order to be included in the “lottery” system used to assign rooms. Applications submitted after the deadline are placed on a waiting list.
Library services
Bayreuth’s University Library is an important scientific library in the region. It contains around 2 million books and periodicals and almost as many e-books and online periodicals, and is open not only to students and staff, but also to the greater community of Upper Franconia.
ICT services
Our IT Service Centre supports the University of Bayreuth’s research and teaching in all computer-related matters. Thanks to the efforts of the IT Service Centre, each new network user is allocated a large amount of disk space and given access to wide variety of peripheral devices as well as other IT and printing services.
Campus life
Whether you came to the University to study, work, or conduct research - there is one point on which we can all agree: newcomers feel at home here in no time at all. The campus is both the heart of the University and a source of inspiration. It is where friendships are made, collaboration is initiated, and ideas are conceived - and there is always something going on!
Sports facilities
If you need to recharge ...
...the University of Bayreuth provides an array of opportunities to help keep your body and mind in balance.
For example, you can choose from: aikido, badminton, ballet, basketball, archery, Budo Kobudo Ryu, Capoeira ,football, High Intensity Training, Jujutsu, Karate, kickboxing, gymnastics, running, maxxF, modern fencing, mountain-biking, Middle Eastern dance, Qigong, cycling, rugby, self-defence, Step & Style, Tae Bo, Taekwondo, Tai Chi, tennis, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, water polo, and yoga.
Student clubs
The reputation that the University of Bayreuth has achieved over the past several decades is winning over more and more domestic and international students every year. Among these students are many who have made major contributions to the positive atmosphere on campus through their personal dedication and involvement in various activities.
Perhaps you are interested in becoming more politically active or joining the Student Parliament, Campus TV, Web Radio or the Christian Student Associations. Everyone is invited to make their mark on campus – including you.