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 from all over the world. 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 contribute creatively 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 cooperation as 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.