Campus life
Studying and living in Coburg, Lichtenfels, Kronach
University towns of Coburg, Kronach, Lichtenfels
Coburg is a medium-sized town in the region of Upper Franconia, in the middle of Germany. With its own flair and a modern university. Studying in Coburg means a familiar environment, excellent
teaching, affordable living space, high recreational value and a city that has a “metropolitan” feel in many respects. The Coburg region, including the locations in Kronach and Lichtenfels, is home to a large number of internationally active companies, medium-sized hidden champions and big players, which make it possible to establish contacts or gain initial professional experience during your
studies. Thanks to ICE connections, excellent rail links and highway access, even major cities such as Munich, Berlin, Nuremberg or Erfurt are within easy reach. If you fancy a big city after all.
Fancy a little trip back in time?
With our audio guide tours developed especially for the 50th anniversary, you can get to know the city and its special university history live on site on your cell phone or even from the comfort of your computer at home.
On university trails in Coburg Campus Friedrich Streib Design Campus
Campus life and leisure in the city and region
Canteen and cafeteria
The canteen at Coburg University of Applied Sciences offers fresh and varied food. At the Friedrich Streib Campus, Design Campus and LCC Kronach, there are daily options for vegetarians and a special vegan bar in addition to hearty dishes. The salad bar invites you to put together crispy salads and there is a selection of delicious desserts for those with a sweet tooth. Whether you want something hearty, light or sweet – you’ll find it here! Feel free to drop by!
Student initiatives
Whether you are interested in politics, have a talent for singing or are a handyman and tinkerer – there is definitely room for you in one of our student initiatives. Have fun and make new friends. The wide range of activities and initiatives offer you the opportunity to find the right thing for you – according to your interests and talents.
Healthy university
The Healthy University department also deals scientifically with the health of students. Coburg University of Applied Sciences has produced a University Health Report in cooperation with the FU Berlin and Techniker Krankenkasse.
Offers and activities
The range of services for your physical and mental health includes
- University sports activities
- Relaxation courses for students and employees
- Ergonomic advice at the workplace
- Psychological counseling for students
- Aquaria night for students
- Health days and environmental days at the university
- Lunch break on the move
- Seminars, e.g. on “Mental exam preparation”, “Learning and working strategies” and “Exam anxiety”
- Cooking courses and lectures on nutrition
Creapolis Makerspace
The CREAPOLIS Makerspace in the Alte Kühlhalle on the former site of the Coburg abattoir is Coburg University’s open workshop. From
traditional tools to high-tech tools, you can find everything your heart
desires here. From leisure crafts to start-up prototyping, everything is allowed: students, members of the public, school pupils and all other partners and interested parties aged 16 and over can implement their own ideas, learn new skills and experience a creative community. An open workshop thrives on the community: knowledge and tools should be shared so that everyone benefits.
SV: Studying together, making a difference together
The student representatives at Coburg University of Applied Sciences are committed to the interests of students: At very different levels and with a lot of passion. The student parliament is the democratically elected representation of the students, the “Bundestag of the students”, so to speak. The parliament represents the interests of all students,
discusses cross-faculty issues and carries out university-wide
committee work.
Leisure time in Coburg
Where do you think the second largest samba festival in the world (after Rio de Janeiro) is celebrated? Of course: in Coburg. But that’s by no means the only surprise for newcomers to the city. Coburg offers plenty of leisure activities for young people. At the HUK Cultural Summer, for example, national and international stars rock the Schlossplatz every year – one of the most beautiful festival locations in Germany. World stars such as Elton John, Scorpions, Bryan Adams, Sting, Whitney Houston, Peter Maffay and PUR have all performed here. The Kulturfabrik in Cortendorf has also hosted open-air concerts since 2024 (Nena, Jan Delay, In Extremo, Wanda, Montez), where everyone gets their money’s worth. The Kongresshaus Coburg hosts concerts, cabaret, lectures and balls all year round.
The wine festival on the market square, the Schlossplatzfest, Schützenfest, flea markets, Coburg dumpling market or the food truck festival etc. round off the program of summer activities. With the Bundesliga clubs HSC Coburg (handball) and BBC Coburg (basketball), there is also top-class sport in the Vestadt – with reduced admission prices for students.
Student associations
Student associations support academic and personal development, offer valuable contacts during studies and for later careers, and provide support in studies and everyday life.
They also enrich student life, for example by organizing a variety of events.
KStV Thuringia
“The Catholic student fraternity Thuringia was founded on 2.6.1962 in Coburg and is a color-wearing, non-voting fraternity of male students. We wear the colors red – gold – blue. In our fraternity life we are guided by four principles:
- Religion: We are committed to the Catholic faith and are involved in church and society in this spirit.
We therefore also reject dueling and mensuration. - Science: As a community of students and academics from all fields of study, we educate ourselves through discussions, lectures and excursions, without neglecting our studies.
- Friendship: By helping each other in our studies and everyday life, we see ourselves as a bond of friendship and life that does not end when you graduate from university, but continues across generations.
- Freedom: We are committed to the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany and our liberal democratic values.
We are aware of our shared responsibility for the community and strive to play an active role in shaping it.”
Further information at www.thuringia-coburg.de.
