University of Bayreuth

University of Bayreuth, founded in 1975 with a visionary outlook, has emerged as a leading institution advancing interdisciplinary research and teaching based on excellence in academic disciplines. Interdisciplinary collaboration is at the core of the university's more than 186 degree programs offered across seven faculties encompassing natural sciences, food sciences, engineering, law and economics, as well as language, literature, and cultural studies. With approximately 12,500 students, 1,601 academic staff (including 274 professors), and 1016 non-academic employees, it stands as one of the largest employers in the region, operating on both its campus in Bayreuth and a satellite campus in Kulmbach. Distinguished for its research endeavors, University of Bayreuth houses several notable initiatives such as the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence, which conducts cutting-edge international research, the globally recognized Bavarian Research Institute of Experimental Geochemistry & Geophysics (BGI), and pioneering polymer and colloid research driving innovation in future-oriented materials. In 2020 alone, the university secured over €56 million in third-party funding, constituting a significant portion of its annual budget. Aspiring to transcend its role as solely an educational institution, University of Bayreuth is committed to continuous improvement, examining each traditional domain of operation to effectively address contemporary challenges. Prioritizing internationalization, digitalization, equal opportunities and diversity, and sustainability, the university perceives these areas as fundamental cross-cutting issues that refine its institutional profile in a new dimension.