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The Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, founded in 1477, is one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Germany and has been one of the eleven Universities of Excellence in the country since 2012. With around 28,600 students and approximately 541 professors, it offers over 200 degree programs in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, medicine, law, and theology. The university is particularly known for its excellence in the fields of medicine, law, philosophy, theology, and the life sciences, as well as a center for Artificial Intelligence and Archeology[1][2][4][5].
The university pursues the mission of strengthening research excellence, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating global perspectives into teaching and research, and intensifying social engagement. It strives to be an internationally visible, innovative research location that addresses the complex challenges of the present and future. The principle "Research – Relevance – Responsibility" is at the center of this. The College of Fellows, founded in 2022, promotes international scientific exchange and expands interdisciplinary teaching offerings[2].
Sustainability and social responsibility are integral components of the strategy of the Universität Tübingen. The institution relies on innovative research platforms and the bundling of research infrastructures (Core Facilities) to use resources efficiently and develop forward-looking sustainable technologies. In addition, the university is involved in regional development with a view to social and ecological responsibility and attaches importance to an excellent quality of life for students and employees in the city of Tübingen, which is valued for its historic old town and natural location on the Neckar River[2][3].
In academic and social practice, the university enjoys an outstanding reputation, not least through its numerous collaborations with national and international research institutions, industry, and other universities. It has produced significant personalities, including philosophers such as Hegel, poets such as Hölderlin, and scientists such as Johannes Kepler, and is closely associated with eleven Nobel laureates[1][5].
The Universität Tübingen combines a traditional history with state-of-the-art research and an international orientation, making a lasting contribution to society, culture, and technology in both teaching and science. This profile makes it a dynamic and future-oriented academic location that values excellence, interdisciplinarity, and social responsibility.
