University of Tübingen in Germany

Tübingen is located just 30 km south of the major city of Stuttgart. This beautiful university city of 90,000 inhabitants (including 28,000 students) combines the flair of a lovingly restored medieval town centre with the colorful bustle and typical atmosphere of a young and cosmopolitan students' town.

Tubingen is most famous for being the home of one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in all of Europe – Eberhard Karls University. The university was originally established in 1477 and has been attracting students from all across the globe ever since. At present, nearly a third of Tübingen’s population consists of students, contributing to the city’s lively and vibrant atmosphere.

University of Tübingen

Something to note about the University of Tübingen is that it does not have a proper campus. Instead, the university’s buildings are spread around the city, often grouped together based on certain fields of study.

Today, the University of Tübingen is a public research university that is globally recognized in various fields. Some of these areas include plant biology, medicine, law, ancient cultures, theology, and most recently, their newer artificial intelligence program.

In fact, 13 Nobel Laureates have been associated with the university!Awards and distinctions
Outstanding performances deserve recognition. That is why the University of Tübingen awards a number of prizes to individuals who have given remarkable service in their studies, in teaching and research, or in society and culture.

Researchers at the University of Tübingen set new standards in many fields of research – this may be seen in the many awards and distinctions they receive from external bodies.

Values and visions

Tübingen is among the world’s foremost universities and expressly supports common European values. These include the freedom of research and academia, the freedom of expression, the equality of all human beings and respect for human dignity, regardless of a person’s origins, religion, social status, gender, or sexual orientation. The University of Tübingen actively supports positive developments in society and peaceful coexistence, sustainable development, and the protection of the environment.

We regard the diversity of our students and employees as a great strength. It is our paramount task to support them in their quest for knowledge and education. An important factor in the success of a university is the motivation of its employees. With this in mind, the University makes every effort to enable its students and employees to reconcile the demands of family with their studies and working lives.

The University of Tübingen – Mission Statement

Core Values
The University of Tübingen is committed to the highest standards of research and teaching across a broad spectrum of subjects.

The University encourages interdisciplinary and international cooperation and upholds academic freedom in research and teaching, while acknowledging that the search for knowledge must be ethical. The University regards variety as essential to academic excellence and therefore supports equality between its members. It also provides further training in a variety of fields to equip its members with necessary non-academic skills.
1. Research and Training
2. Ethics and Academic Freedom
3. Equality
4. Further Training