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University of Bamberg

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world rank  847

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University Overview

Founded in 1972, Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg (University of Bamberg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bamberg (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), Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg (OFUB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg (OFUB) 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 53-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. OFUB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Bamberg's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Bamberg's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Bamberg' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Bamberg's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) University of Bamberg
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym OFUB
Founded 1972 Origins date back to 1647 as Academia Bambergensis
Motto
Colours Blue
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Kapuzinerstrasse 16
Bamberg
96047 Bavaria
Germany
University of Bamberg's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Bamberg Phone Number (951) 863-0
University of Bamberg Fax Number (951) 8631005
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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Bamberg's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Bamberg is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1972


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Bamberg Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Bamberg is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Bamberg's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Bamberg: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

University of Bamberg Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Bamberg Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Bamberg categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Bamberg.



University of Bamberg: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

University of Bamberg Admission Info


University of Bamberg's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Bamberg is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Bamberg's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Bamberg has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Bamberg 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Bamberg's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Bamberg's Admission Office Admission Office

Kapuzinerstrasse 16
Bamberg 96045
(951) 863 1042


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Size and Profile

University of Bamberg Size and Profile


University of Bamberg's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Bamberg has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Bamberg's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Bamberg's academic staff ranges from 600 to 699 members.


University of Bamberg's Control Type Control Type

University of Bamberg is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Bamberg's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Bamberg is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Bamberg's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Bamberg's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Bamberg's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Bamberg adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Bamberg's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Bamberg is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Bamberg Facilities


University of Bamberg's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Bamberg's Library


University of Bamberg's Housing University Housing

Not reported


University of Bamberg's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Bamberg's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Bamberg Services


University of Bamberg's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Bamberg's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Bamberg's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University of Bamberg's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Bamberg's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Bamberg Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Bamberg Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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