Info for students and trainees about the city of Straubing Studying & living in Straubing

Straubing is more than just a place to study: the city offers you a pleasant living environment, short distances, leisure opportunities and a lively student culture. Find out what makes student life in Straubing special and what you have to look forward to here.

Why live in the city of Straubing? Your place to study with real quality of life

Straubing combines a student-friendly size with modern science, leisure opportunities and a lively campus culture. What awaits you:

TUM Campus Straubing

focused on sustainability, technology and economics

Short distances

Everything is in easy reach, ideal for cycling

Close-knit campus

with active student groups

Lively city centre

with cafes, bars, restaurants, cinema and events

Danube River & parks

Local recreation on your doorstep

Good transport connections

by bus & rail

Experience the community

from student groups to events

Sports & leisure

Sports clubs, swimming and public sports facilities

Medical care

St. Elisabeth Clinic, specialists and general practitioners nearby

Studying in Straubing Schools & courses offered

Straubing is an emerging hub for science, with a strong focus on sustainability, technology and bioeconomy. The main institution here is the TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability, a branch of the renowned Technical University of Munich (TUM).

TUM Campus Straubing – Studying for tomorrow

The Campus is dedicated to interdisciplinary research and teaching at the crossroads between natural science, technology, and business, with a special focus on sustainable processes and technologies.

Courses of study at the Campus:

Out and about in Straubing Bus, rail & bike

Straubing is compact, well-connected and perfect for students without a car. Whether by bus around town, by train throughout the region or straight to campus by bike, you are sure to reach your destination, quickly, easily and affordably.

Overview of public transport options

City buses:

  • Several lines connect residential areas, the city centre, the railway station and school locations
  • Reduced rates for students
  • Bus stops near the student apartments
  • www.stadtwerke-straubing.de/nahverkehr

Rail connections:

  • Trains run directly to Regensburg, Deggendorf, Passau and Munich
  • Perfect for weekend getaways or commuting
  • The railway station is centrally located and easily accessible on foot or by bike
  • www.bahn.de

Bicycle friendly:

  • Short distances within the city, numerous cycle paths
  • Bicycle parking on Campus and at the student housing
  • With the Danube Cycle Path on your doorstep, it's perfect for both recreation and daily travel

Location in Straubing & overview of surroundings Central living for effective learning

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