The University of Tübingen, officially known as the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, is a renowned public research university. Founded in 1477, it is one of the oldest universities in Germany, and today hosts around 30,000 students. It is located in the city of Tübingen in the southern German state of Baden-Württemberg. The university campus is integrated into the picturesque historic city center which is famous for both its medieval and modern architecture. The campus environment is further enriched by the nearby Neckar River and the Swabian Alb hills, providing a unique urban and natural surrounding.

Eberhard Karls University of Tübinge offers a wide range of academic programmes in a variety of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, law and economics. It is particularly renowned for its specialist programmes and research strengths in fields such as neuroscience, plant biology, archaeology, philosophy, theology and artificial intelligence. The University's interdisciplinary approach and focus on cutting-edge research has contributed to its reputation for academic excellence. The University of Tübingen has therefore secured a place among the top 200 universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the QS World University Rankings, reflecting its global recognition. In addition, the University has been designated a German University of Excellence, a prestigious status awarded in 2012 and renewed in 2019, in recognition of its outstanding achievements in research and teaching.

One of the unique aspects of the University of Tübingen are its notable alumni that include neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer, and philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. The uniqueness of Uni Tübingen is also reflected in its international cooperations and exchange agreements with more than 100 educational institutions in more than 50 countries. The university fosters a diverse and globally oriented academic environment, a rich academic history and traditions, dating back to its foundation in the 15th century, adding to its distinctive character today.