Our Vision
"We have a unique and forward-looking profile including engineering, natural, economic, social, educational and nursing sciences, characterised by expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration and active participation in social change.
We are among the first choice for research with specialisations in digitalisation, energy, mobility, production, health and society, with highly qualified scientists as well as a future-oriented infrastructure.
We are the first choice for economic, scientific and social institutions as employers, project partner and source of new ideas.
In competition with other universities, we continue to enjoy a place at the top."

Our Mission
"We successfully prepare our students to take on responsibilities in all areas of society through scientifically-based and practice-oriented studies.
We successfully impart knowledge, practical skills and social competencesat the highest level.
We are a platform for the transfer of knowledge and technologyand also for social discourse. Through our research, we build bridges between knowledge and its practical application to the benefit of society, economic prosperity and preservation of our natural resources.
We live together with cultural diversity, and our joint work is characterised by mutual respect, cooperation and trust. Equality has a special place in our work.
Our university iscosmopolitan and open-minded, but with strong regional links.
Our culture encourages entrepreneurshipand start-ups."

Our Strenghts
"Learn from the best: We are one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Germany. This is regularly confirmed by rankings in ZEIT magazine and WirtschaftsWoche magazine.
Do research on the topical issues of our times: For example, our scientists are working on electromobility or with industry 4.0. Topics such as dementia and addictive behaviour are also being researched.
Profit from our good networks in industry and society: Undertake your practical semester atDaimler, Porsche, Bosch, Festo, or the social care organisations Caritas or Diakonie.
Attend one of our 70 partner universities all over the world: Whether in the USA, Mexico or Finland – here, your studies have an international profile."