Award winner Tanja Kraus with Chairman Peter Gottwald at the summer fête 2017 – Photo: Jespah Holthof
Award winner Tanja Kraus with Chairman Peter Gottwald at the summer fête 2017 – Photo: Jespah Holthof

Award of the University of Konstanz Alumni Association (VEUK)

The VEUK award recognizes outstanding academic accomplishments as well as exceptional social commitment.

Working closely with the departments, the University of Konstanz Alumni Association (VEUK) awards a prize for academic excellence to graduates from all academic disciplines.

The VEUK board selects the award winners based on departmental recommendations. Academic excellence as well as personal and social commitment are key selection criteria. There are separate awards for bachelor, master and international students, each worth 200 euros.

The VEUK awards are traditionally presented during the departmental graduation ceremonies.