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Foto des Unipräsidenten Stefan Leible bei der Enthüllung des neuen Zeitstrahls zum 50-jährigen Jubiläum der Uni Bayreuth

Half a Century of Interdisciplinarity and Innovation

The University of Bayreuth turns 50! What began with just 632 students and 22 professors across three departments has grown into a globally connected research institution with nearly 12,000 students, 190 degree programmes, seven faculties, 281 professors, and 1,350 additional researchers.

Das GYPT Silbermedaillen-Team (v.l.n.r.): Elisa Schöps, Daniil Schulgin und Benjamin Graf.

Student Research Centre

Silver Medal for Young Physicists

A team from the TAO Student Research Centre (SFZ) at the University of Bayreuth has won the silver medal at the German Young Physicists’ Tournament (GYPT). The team's research was supervised by Prof. Dr. Walter Zimmermann, a physics professor at the University of Bayreuth, along with his team at the SFZ.

Entrepreneurship

First place in start-up support ranking

The University of Bayreuth has been ranked first among Germany’s mid-sized institutions in the latest ranking of the most entrepreneurial higher education institutions (Gründungsradar 2025 conducted by the Stifterverband). The university had placed in the top group for the past several years. This marks a success story that has been consistently supported by Germany’s federal government, the State of Bavaria, and the University Governing Board since 2014.

Entrepreneurship

First place in start-up support ranking

Anniversary Year

Half a Century of Interdisciplinarity and Innovation

Student Research Centre

Silver Medal for Young Physicists

Entrepreneurship

First place in start-up support ranking

Entrepreneurship

First place in start-up support ranking

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Which degree programme suits you? What are Bayreuth's most beautiful corners? What could your life in the university city look like? What study trends are there? Answers can be found on the study portal of the University of Bayreuth: www.gamechanger-campus.de/en

Celebrate with us!

50 years of the University of Bayreuth

Where science meets courage and innovation: For 50 years, the University of Bayreuth has been a centre of academic excellence. On our anniversary website you will find all information on upcoming events as well as details on the history of the University of Bayreuth.

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Sharing knowledge and findings

Transfer – both from and to the University

As a university for founders, we have set ourselves the goal – alongside excellent research and forward-looking teaching – of fostering the transfer of knowledge, skills and technologies. More information is available on our website.

Welcome to the Gamechanger Portal

Discover our study portal

Celebrate with us!

50 years of the University of Bayreuth

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Sustainable use of energy

Focus on energy savings

Last winter showed us how important it is to save energy. The University of Bayreuth intends to continue focusing on this core topic in the future.

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Summer semester 2025 in Bayreuth

Application and Enrolment

Studying at our beautiful campus university? Sure! You can find all degree programmes in our study programme finder. On each programme page you will find details on how to apply and enrol.

Work at the University of Bayreuth

Job Vacancies

We are constantly on the look-out for new talent. Whether it's a research position or a professorship: Find the job that's just right for you.

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Sustainable use of energy

Focus on energy savings

Last winter showed us how important it is to save energy. The University of Bayreuth intends to continue focusing on this core topic in the future.

Studierende in einem Hörsaal der Uni Bayreuth

Summer semester 2025 in Bayreuth

Application and Enrolment

Studying at our beautiful campus university? Sure! You can find all degree programmes in our study programme finder. On each programme page you will find details on how to apply and enrol.