Detailed introduction of the University of Augsburg:

Introduction

The University of Augsburg (Universität Augsburg) is located in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany. It is a comprehensive university founded in 1970 and offers master's and doctoral degrees.

Overview

Student size: There are about 20,437 students, of which international students account for a high proportion, about 14% of students come from abroad.

Number of faculty and staff: There are 1,235 academic staff and 2,641 administrative staff.

History

Founding background: From the late 1960s to the early 1970s, Germany's social and economic development was rapid, and the demand for higher education continued to increase. In order to meet the needs of local and surrounding students for higher education, and to promote education, culture and economic development in the northeastern region of Bavaria, the University of Augsburg came into being.

Development history: The school was built and put into use in 1970. Initially, it had a few departments such as the School of Economics. Later, it gradually added departments such as law, theology, philosophy and social sciences, literature and history, mathematics and natural sciences, and applied computer science, and continued to grow and develop.

Establishment time

1970.

School strength

Discipline and major: The discipline covers a wide range of subjects, with 8 colleges, including the School of Economics and Business, the School of Law, the Catholic Seminary, the School of Philosophy and Social Sciences, the School of Literature and History, the School of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Materials Engineering, the School of Applied Computer Science, and the School of Medicine, etc., providing 79 majors, covering a wide range of fields from humanities and social sciences to natural sciences, from theoretical research to applied practice.

Scientific research results: Remarkable results in research and teaching fields such as culture and social sciences, innovative technologies and teacher training. For example, its political science and peace and conflict research majors have in-depth explorations in interdisciplinary peace and conflict research, and are committed to research in the fields of theoretical construction, practical research methods and conflict management.

Institutional nature

German public university.

Educational philosophy

The school motto is "Scientia et Conscientia", which means "Knowledge and Conscience" emphasizes the cultivation of students' sense of social responsibility and moral conscience while imparting knowledge. Focusing on interdisciplinary cooperation, the departments work closely together to combine academic research with social practice. The curriculum not only focuses on high academic standards, but also takes into account the actual needs of society and economy, and is committed to cultivating comprehensive talents with solid professional knowledge, innovation ability and social responsibility.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: No particularly famous exclusive key laboratories have been found in the school, but the school's scientific research team has carried out cutting-edge research in many fields, such as in the fields of medicine, computer science and other disciplines, and has established some joint research centers with relevant institutions and enterprises to promote the transformation and application of scientific research results.

Key disciplines: Economics, law, theology, philosophy, literature, mathematics, natural sciences, computer science and other disciplines are relatively outstanding. Among them, the economics major focuses on combining theory with practice, cultivating students' abilities in economic analysis and business management; the law major covers multiple fields such as public law, private law, and international law, providing students with systematic legal education; the theology major has a deep academic tradition and research strength in religious studies and dogmatics.

Faculty

The school has a total of 8 faculties, namely the School of Economics and Business, the School of Law, the Catholic Seminary, the School of Philosophy and Social Sciences, the School of Literature and History, the School of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Materials Engineering, the School of Applied Computer Science, and the School of Medicine.

Ranking

It has a certain reputation and influence among German universities, but it is not at the top in the international comprehensive ranking. For example, it is ranked at a medium level in the rankings of institutions such as the Webometrics World University Rankings.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually have no tuition fees, but tuition and miscellaneous fees of about 300-500 euros per semester are required.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Augsburg is relatively low, and students' monthly living expenses are about 800-1000 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus

Campus distribution: It is a campus university, where all faculty and students and their basic facilities are located in one location. The colleges, administrative offices, canteens, cafes, bars and libraries are closely connected, forming a strong campus atmosphere.

Campus environment: The campus is located in the university district of Augsburg, with beautiful surroundings and natural landscapes such as lakes and green spaces, providing students with a good learning and living environment. At the same time, the university district has convenient transportation, convenient shopping, and leisure and entertainment venues are everywhere.

Teaching facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities, including well-equipped laboratories, computer centers, multimedia classrooms, etc., which provide strong support for students' learning and research. In addition, the school's library has a rich collection of books covering various disciplines, providing teachers and students with good learning and research resources.