Universität Konstanz

The University of Konstanz is a research-intensive reform university. It meets its social responsibilities by providing high quality in both education and research. As a university, it is committed to the basic principle that scientific knowledge is generated by close links between research and teaching. With its research topics and study programmes the university plays an active part in addressing current and future challenges for society. The principle of independence in research and teaching strengthens the university’s ability to contribute towards society’s self-enlightenment. This also includes the ethical reflection of scientific methods and the consequences of findings for human beings and their environment. The university makes every effort to offer its researchers the best all-round conditions for internationally recognised top-level research. It seeks to attract highly qualified students, researchers and staff, and to help them attain their full potential, while enjoying the cultural, social and recreational facilities of the university’s appealing location. The University of Konstanz encourages its members to play an active part in research, studying, teaching and self-administration. Sustainability is key to its social and institutional processes.