Job and family

The Viadrina promotes a good work-life balance due to variable working time models, the option of flexible working hours within the flexitime scheme and the possibility to work remotely. Numerous facilities and offers such as sports and mindfulness courses or workshops on diversity and stress management ensure a smooth and pleasant working day. The twin city of Frankfurt (Oder) has a population of around 50,000 and offers a wide range of leisure and recreational opportunities.

Working and living in Frankfurt (Oder)

Working and living

Viadrina Hauptgebäude und Campusplatz von oben

Campus, city and region

The Viadrina campus is located on the banks of the Oder. The terrace of the cafeteria offers a view of the river and a wide range of lunch options. There are also other cafeterias and bistros as well as a canteen in the Collegium Polonicum. In the neighbourhood of the campus, the city centre also offers various cafés, restaurants, cultural events and all the necessary facilities for daily needs.

Children with adults at the Viadrina family festival in 2017

Childcare and care

The Viadrina supports students and employees in finding suitable and good childcare. It also works together with local childcare facilities to combine family and career more easily. The Viadrina Family Office provides information and advice not only on organising childcare during working or study hours, but also on reconciling work and care.

Eine Junge meldet sich bei der Kinder-Uni an der Viadrina 2023

Schools

Frankfurt (Oder) has nine primary schools, two secondary schools and two comprehensive schools, one of which is an elite sports school and the other an independent Waldorf school. There are also two grammar schools, one of which specialises in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology. There are also two special schools and a sixth form centre.

Leisure

Whether sport, music, theatre, art or organisations - Frankfurt (Oder) and the surrounding area offer its residents a wide range of leisure activities. The neighbourhood provides lots of lakes, green spaces, forests and well-developed cycle paths. The park in the city centre was designed by master gardener Lenné. Since 2022, the coordination centre, which was set up by the city of Frankfurt (Oder) and the Viadrina, has become a strengthening cooperation culturally.