University of Bayreuth

University of Bayreuth or Universität Bayreuth (UBT) - public higher education institution in Germany.

University of Bayreuth - Description

The University of Bayreuth (UBT) is a research-orientated campus university. The mission of the university focuses on furthering interdisciplinary research and science as well as profile creation and the development of interdisciplinary subjects. UBT has a tightly knit network of strategically selected, international partner universities and research project partnerships. The research programs and offered courses encompass nature and engineering sciences, law and economics studies as well as language, literature and culture studies which are constantly being developed. Several undergraduate and graduate study programs as well as numerous individual courses and seminars are offered in English. Research and PhD programs as well as UBT’s international summer programs are conducted in English in general. UBT has defined the following focal areas in research: Nonlinear Dynamics, Polymer and Colloid Science, Molecular Biosciences, Ecology and Environmental Sciences, New Materials, African Studies, High Pressure and High Temperature Research, Cross-cultural Comparison and Intercultural Processes, Innovation and Consumer Protection, Food and Health Sciences, Energy Research and Energy Technology and Governance and Responsibility. The African studies at the University of Bayreuth have held a top international ranking position for years. The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) is part of the federal and state excellence initiative.... The University of Bayreuth is a dynamic,research-oriented campus university. We provide students with a future-oriented education through academics and research-based teaching. We offer students from Germany and abroad an optimal atmosphere for studying in specialized fields of study with a track record of excellence as well as in strategically chosen profile fields. We are a highly attractive university for researchers the world over.With our proactive approach on the regional, national, and international levels, we are also a very competitive university that cultivates a focused internationalization strategy. We cooperate with universities, institutions of higher education, and non-university research organizations worldwide to promote dialog between academia and society. From its inception, the goal of the University of Bayreuth has been the promotion of interdisciplinary research and education as well as the development of profile-building interdisciplinary focuses. In accordance with that goal, we convey disciplinary and interdisciplinary qualifications that are oriented towards future academic, technical, and societal demands. These qualifications are based on basic and practically-oriented research in strong specialized fields. We offer our students and researchers a research and learning environment with creative license and by so doing we position ourselves in the balance between academic freedom, scientific advancement, and practical relevance as well as societal and cultural responsibility. Our university holds the highest standards for its study and research programs. We seek out and promote talent. We provide our students with high professional competence as well as enabling them to make decisions and to act in an independent and responsible manner. We expect them not only to be committed and passionate, but also to have the courage to think critically and unconventionally. We seek out and gain distinguished researchers who gladly rise to the challenge to creatively contribute to the further development of science and academics. We keep our communication direct and open, making transparent decisions while also utilizing resources in an efficient and sustainable manner. The structure of our campus promotes academic cooperationas well as exchange amongst students and researchers, while also promoting the administration’s service-oriented support of these activities. This enables all members of the university to participate in the dynamic development of our university.We advocate equal opportunity for everyone and utilize diversity as innovative potential. As a family friendly university, we make it possible to combine career, studies, and family.Our university is a realm of experience for students, researchers, employees, and residents of the city as well as the entire region. University life shapes the students and forges a strong connection between the university and its alumni