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THE EUROPEAN

UNIVERSITY VIADRINA

Since the European University Viadrina In order to expand its regional network
reopened in 1991, it has become a hub for right at the gates of Berlin, the Viadrina
internationally oriented and interculturally actively promotes the spirit of entrepre-
educated students and graduates and a neurship. It ranks as one of the top spots
lively, highly regarded member in the com- for a startup-friendly environment and
munity of German and European univer- founder support services in Brandenburg.
sities. It is located in both Germany and To create more space for innovation,
Poland, with facilities on both sides of the exchange, and reflection, the Viadrina is
Oder River along the border the two countries slated to build a coworking space, including
share. European and international aspects a maker space for future founders to
of law, economics, and culture play a special develop and test prototypes. In the spirit
role in the degree programs offered by its of connecting experts from various back-
three faculties of Law, Business Adminis- grounds the Viadrina and the Adam Mickie-
tration and Economics, and Cultural wicz University Poznan recently founded
Sciences. the European New School of Digital Studies
(ENS) as a joint academic venture to take on
The university’s commitment to an inter- the challenges of Europe’s digital transfor-
disciplinary approach, both in its research mation.
and in its degree programs, has proven to
choose to study at the German-Polish border. “ The Viadrina University
be successful. Around 6,000 students
One in four comes from abroad, making the is a fantastic success. It
Viadrina Germany’s most popular university shows how collaboration
with international students. The university’s and interconnectedness
network is one advantage, as the Viadrina function beautifully in
nurtures long standing partnerships with
more than 250 universities and institutes – a Europe with open
not only on opposite sides of the Oder River borders. The university
but also by reaching out to countries in is true gem in German-
central and eastern Europe. Students Polish relations. ”
appreciate the opportunity to acquire a
double degree with a select group of partner Frank-Walter Steinmeier,
universities. President of Germany and
former Minister for Foreign Affairs

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