Bundeswehr University Munich

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The Universität der Bundeswehr München was founded in 1973 to provide officers and officer candidates with a university education to prepare them for civilian careers. After all, most regular soldiers leave the Bundeswehr after 13 years. Since its founding, the number of students has been rising steadily: today, there are around 2,800 registered students, including 300 women, 100 civilians, and 50 international students and officers.
In contrast to other universities, the standard period of study at the Universität der Bundeswehr München is only three years for a bachelor's degree and one additional year for the master's degree. Our diplomas are nevertheless fully recognized by the state and are considered equal standing with those awarded by other German universities.
The Universität der Bundeswehr München is made up of the University and a University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften) and offers a total of 18 programs of study in 7 departments of the University and three departments of the College. Our excellent scientific facilities allow high-level research that is competitive on an international scale.
The University Management is committed to continuously improving conditions for study and research to meet the needs of the next generations of students. The structural reform in 2000, which strengthened the University's autonomy and made it more open to the public, has enabled the Universität der Bundeswehr München to respond quickly and flexibly to the growing challenges it faces and has helped us to continue paving the way for reforms.
The University is under the direction of the President. Following the principle of university autonomy, the Universität der Bundeswehr München is managed by its constituents. The Framework Provisions For the Structure and Organization of the Universität der Bundeswehr München, issued in March 2000, considerably modernized the internal distribution of tasks. As an outcome of these reforms, the University's autonomy was strengthened and its management structure altered. Two committees for overseeing academic matters were established: the Management Committee and the Extended University Administration. Both committees are chaired by the President of the Universität der Bundeswehr München.
The Senate is responsible for research matters and appointing university professors. The members of the University Council, founded in 2000, together with the Senate members, form the Administrative Council. All committees have the right to initiative. They introduce new ideas and suggestions, thus contributing to a reform-oriented development of the University.
In 1973, the first officers and officer candidates began their studies at the Universität der Bundeswehr München. Like its partner university in Hamburg, the University was founded as a model for planned reforms. The liberal coalition headed by the German Chancellor, Helmut Schmidt, intended to implement its university policies and reform ideas in these two universities. Another aim was to develop a new way to make officers' training and education a more attractive option for prospective students. From the very beginning, the Universität der Bundeswehr München has consisted of two main parts: a university and a college of applied sciences (Fachhochschule).
The Universität der Bundeswehr München is located southeast of Munich, directly at the city limits. Its neighboring towns are Neubiberg, Ottobrunn, and Unterhaching. The map shows you the easiest ways to reach us by car, bus or underground (U-Bahn)/ suburban railway (S-Bahn). Visitors may access the campus using the visitors' entrance (western gate, corner of Zwergerstraße / Universitätsstraße).
The primary aim of the Universität der Bundeswehr München, established in 1973, is to provide officers and officer candidates with a thorough university education. The prerequisite for study here is a high school or "A-level" diploma (Hochschulreife or Fachhochschulreife) that is generally recognized in Bavaria.
The application process for study at the Universität der Bundeswehr München is carried out at the Assessment Center for Executives of the German armed forces in Cologne, where applicants must take a two-day aptitude test in which they are challenged both mentally and physically. Capacity permitting, civilian students may also study at the University.
At the Universität der Bundeswehr München, the academic year is divided up according to the trimester system, enabling the intensive study to earn a fully accredited master's degree within four years. Currently, there are around 2,800 students at the University, supervised by over 300 faculty members. Having the excellent libraries, computer center, and laboratories so close at hand simplifies day-to-day life and contributes to an effective learning environment.
Alongside their studies, students of the University also participate in an additional, supplementary program called "studium plus." In these seminars, students gain insight into methods and approaches utilized in other subject areas as well as valuable qualifications for their future careers.
The Universität der Bundeswehr München, which has become an integral part of both the national and international research communities, reflects Humboldt's ideal of a university that teaches and conducts research.
As a campus-style university with excellent facilities, the University provides an ideal environment for productive research activities. Our University is unique in Germany in that it offers both university programs of study and programs of study at a College of Applied Sciences – with equal academic standards. As a result, it offers a broad spectrum of scientific work and cooperation opportunities, ranging from basic research to application-related research and development projects.
This interdisciplinary, interdepartmental team-work is the basis of efficient, competitive, and prestigious research work and teaching.
We cooperate, both nationally and internationally, with other universities and academic institutions and private and public institutions.

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