Detailed introduction of the University of Tübingen:

Introduction

The University of Tübingen, located in Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is one of the oldest universities in Europe and a member of many organizations, including the German Elite University, the German U15 University Alliance, and the European Research University Association.

Overview

Student size: There are currently 28,300 students, including 5,340 international students from all over the world, accounting for 18.9% of foreign students.

Number of faculty and staff: There are 4,500 faculty and staff, including 517 professors and 4,657 researchers.

History

Founding background: In 1477, Count Eberhard (later promoted to Duke) traveled to Italy and was deeply impressed by the Renaissance. After returning to his country, he founded the school in Tübingen. Initially, there were four departments: theology, law, medicine, and philosophy.

Important development stages: The Protestant Theological College was established in 1535/36; in 1817 The Department of Economics and Social Sciences was founded in 1863; the first Department of Natural Sciences in a German university was founded in 1863; the Department of Computer Science was established in 1990, and the International Center for Ethics in Science and Humanities was established in the same year; the Center for Plant Molecular Biology was established in 1999; the Hertie Center for Clinical Brain Research was established in 2000; the Werner Reichart Center for Integrative Neuroscience was selected as an elite research cluster of the German Excellence Program in 2007; it was selected as an elite university of the German Excellence Program in 2012, and was again selected as an "elite university" in Germany in 2019.

Foundation time

1477.

School strength

Discipline and major: It has a wide range of disciplines, covering theology, law, medicine, humanities and social sciences, natural sciences and other fields. It has a high reputation in life sciences, physics, literature, philosophy, psychology, law and medicine, and its graduates are highly recognized in Germany and internationally.

Research results: It has advanced equipment and extensive literature, and has achieved fruitful research results, cultivating 9 Nobel Prize winners, and many outstanding alumni such as Hegel, Hölderlin, Kepler, Hesse, etc.

Institutional nature

A public higher education institution supported by the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovative thinking and interdisciplinary research capabilities, emphasize the close integration of academic research and practical application, encourage students to actively participate in scientific research projects and academic exchange activities, so as to improve students' comprehensive quality and international competitiveness, and cultivate outstanding talents with social responsibility and global vision.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: Max Planck Institute - Institute of Biology, Institute of Virology, Institute of Biocontrol, etc. These institutes carry out cutting-edge research in the fields of life sciences.

Key disciplines: Theology and Religious Studies, Philosophy, Literature, Physics, Life Sciences, Medicine, Law and other disciplines are strong and have high international visibility and influence. For example, in 2019, the University of Tübingen ranked sixth in "Theology and Religious Studies" in the QS Global Rankings.

Faculty

The University of Tübingen consists of 7 colleges, and some colleges are further subdivided into departments, as follows:

Protestant Theological Seminary: covers majors such as church history, systematic theology, Old Testament, New Testament, practical theology, etc.

Catholic Theological Seminary: includes canon law, medieval church history and modern church history, basic theology and other majors.

Law School: has majors such as civil law, commercial law and trade law, criminology, criminal law, public law, constitutional law, administrative law, etc.

Medical School: Contains majors such as anatomy, physiology, pathology, hygiene, and medical biostatistics.

School of Humanities: There are majors such as German folklore, psychology, education, sports theory, political science, and sociology.

School of Economics and Social Sciences: Covers majors such as economics, business, economic history and social history, and industrial economics.

School of Science: Includes majors such as mathematics, theoretical physics, astronomy and astrophysics, data processing, and computer science.

Ranking

2024 QS World University Rankings 213th.

2024 THE World University Rankings 95th.

2024 U.S. News World University Rankings 213th.

Fees

Tuition: Most majors are free of tuition.

Tuition and miscellaneous fees: About 300 euros per semester, and the specific fees vary depending on the major and semester.

Living expenses: About 800-1,000 euros per month, including accommodation, food, transportation, etc., and the specific expenses also vary depending on personal lifestyle and consumption habits.

Campus

Building distribution: The university buildings are distributed throughout the city of Tübingen and are integrated with the city. The ancient university with a history of 500 years has deeply influenced all aspects of the small town, giving this university town a unique cultural heritage and international atmosphere.

Campus environment: Tübingen is an elegant and beautiful city, with streets and rivers, winding streets and alleys, and red-tiled brick houses scattered in an orderly manner. The Neckar River runs through the city, and the scenery on both sides of the river is picturesque, providing students with a comfortable and pleasant learning and living environment.

Historical buildings: There are many historic buildings in the city, such as the St. George's College Church, the 16th-century university auditorium, the Hohentübingen Castle and the Hölderlin Tower. These buildings carry the history and culture of the school and add a strong academic atmosphere to the campus.