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50 years of the University of Bayreuth: Half a century of innovation and interdisciplinarity

For 50 years, the University of Bayreuth has been a centre of academic excellence. What started in 1975 with just 632 students and 22 chairs in three faculties has grown into an internationally connected institution, home to nearly 12,000 students, 190 degree programmes, seven faculties, 281 professors, and 1,350 researchers.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Leible, Präsident der Universität Bayreuth

Our 50th anniversary is a time to reflect on our achievements, but also to look ahead and actively shape the future of the University of Bayreuth.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Leible, President of the University of Bayreuth

To the President's greeting

Uni Bayreuth: Where science meets courage and innovation.

In July 1970, the Bavarian state parliament decided to establish a new university in Bayreuth. The first lecture at the University of Bayreuth took place 50 years ago in the autumn. Since then, the university has become a cornerstone of Bavaria’s academic landscape, driving innovation and shaping the economy and society in Upper Franconia.

Today, it is one of Germany’s most dynamic smaller universities, attracting highly qualified researchers from around the world as well as students who enrich the city and region with their diversity. From its foundation, the University of Bayreuth has served as a driving force for science, business, and society in Upper Franconia, and today, it has also established itself as a national and international centre of excellence.