Culture & Sport - Universität Regensburg

Theatre Groups and Stage

Over 15 student theatre groups are active at the University of Regensburg; the spectrum ranges from post-dramatic to political to improvisational theatre.

The Regensburg campus offers students a wide range of opportunities to get involved in front of or behind the stage. With the "Theatre at the University", there is a well-equipped theatre stage in the heart of the university where students can present their plays in a professional setting thanks to the support and funding of the Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz. Some of the student ensembles also perform in other languages such as English or Russian as well as pantomime. By the way: you don't have to study philology such as German language and literature or British studies to be able to perform theatre at the UR – you can get involved in most groups regardless of your subject.

Theatre groups

Theatre stage at the university (external link, opens in a new window)

Drei Schauspieler*innen in Bühnenkostümen während einer Aufführung des Stücks "König Ubu". — Aufführung des Stücks „König Ubu“ von Alfred Jarry durch das Studententheater der Universität Regensburg.

Music at the University

If you are studying at the university and enjoy making music, you are sure to find a place in one of the numerous music ensembles. Whether you want to play or listen: Students can choose from a variety of ensembles – including orchestras, big bands, choirs, chamber music groups and jazz combos. Between seven and twelve concerts take place each semester, which are accessible at favourable conditions.

Music ensembles at the UR

Eine Dreier-Musik-Combo auf der Bühne des gut besuchten Auditorium maximum der Universität Regensburg. — The university jazz combo at an event in the Audimax.

Ein Dirigent dirigiert ein Symphonieorchester. — University Music Director Arn Goerke conducts the university's Symphony Orchestra.

Singende Studentinnen und Studenten im Audimax der Universität Regensburg. — A performance by the University Choir in the Auditorium maximum.

Ein Trompeter und Saxophonspieler bei einem Konzert an der Universität Regensburg. — The Uni Jazz Orchestra performing at the Theater an der Uni.

Botanical Garden

The university's botanical garden was founded in 1977 and is now home to around 5,000 plant species. It supports research, teaching and nature conservation and is also a popular destination for strolls by students, staff or guests: both in the varied outdoor areas and in the air-conditioned greenhouses with tropical plants or cacti. The garden can be visited free of charge during regular opening hours.

to the website of the botanical garden | German version only

Blick in eines der Gewächshäuser des Botanischen Gartens der Universität Regensburg. — One of the greenhouses in the Botanical Garden of the University of Regensburg.

Auwald-Bereich im Botanischen Garten der Universität Regensburg — Riparian forest area in the Botanical Garden of the University of Regensburg

Ein Blütenstand der Jadewein-Pflanze mit türkisfarbenen, sternförmig angeordneten Einzelblüten. — The flower head of a jade vine plant in the Botanical Garden of the University of Regensburg. The climbing plant comes from the rainforest in the Philippines; there, she attracts bats as pollination helpers.

University Sports

Drei Personen, die Yoga auf der Campuswiese der Uni Regensburg machen

The University of Regensburg Sports Center is the central meeting point for sport on campus. The university sports centre offers a wide range of courses for students and staff. Modern indoor and outdoor facilities, including sports halls, a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and a disc golf course, are used for both popular and competitive sports. Health promotion and mental health programmes are also supported.

university sports website | German version only

Further links

Student Initiatives

At the UR, numerous student groups carry out charitable work, promote campus-wide dialogue, provide assistance or broaden the cultural and social horizons of all university members. | German version only
Student Representations

Students organise themselves in student committees to represent their interests vis-à-vis university governing bodies and institutions and to contribute their perspectives.
Sustainability at the UR

The topic of sustainability is firmly anchored in the profile of the UR and offers students numerous opportunities to get involved and a broad network for personal commitment.
Sports Center at the UR

The Sports Center at the University of Regensburg is the central point of contact for sports and offers a wide range of activities for students and staff. | German version only