Founded as a reform university in 1966, the University of Konstanz defines itself through its top-level research, its excellence in teaching and studies as well as its internationality and interdisciplinary collaboration. With this clear orientation, the university has developed a unique profile that not only stands out due to its emphasis on high standards and quality in results, but also due to its focus on innovation, creativity and its commitment to carrying out rewarding research. As a result of consistently developing its strengths and advancing its innovative concepts, the University of Konstanz has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative to promote top-level research at German universities since October 2007 with its Institutional Strategy "Modell Konstanz – Towards a Culture of Creativity". The University of Konstanz is a medium-sized campus university with thirteen departments divided into three faculties: Sciences, Humanities as well as Politics, Law and Economics.