With its 12,000 students Trier University embraces contrast: young, yet true to tradition; internationally oriented and regionally rooted; on the geographic edge of Germany, but in the heart of Europe. The university’s award-winning green campus comes with gorgeous views onto the city and its surrounding nature. With its modern architecture and unique atmosphere it is said to be one of Germany's most beautiful campuses. As a member of the University of the Greater Region Trier University provides students and staff the opportunity to study and do research in Metz, Nancy, Luxemburg, Liège, Kaiserslautern and Saarbrücken at the same time.