University of Lübeck

Founded in 1964 as a medical academy, the University of Lübeck developed its medical profile in research and teaching into a successful life science university in the first 50 years of its existence. It has been a foundation university since 2015 and thus ties in with the foundation culture of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck, which has grown over centuries. With its closely networked research fields in the fields of medicine, natural sciences, computer science and technology, the University of Lübeck feels a special obligation to the social task, with scientific knowledge on medical progress, health and healing of diseases as well as a just and peaceful coexistence of people to contribute. In her research-based, practice-oriented teaching, she follows a comprehensive educational idea and trains personalities who are willing to put their knowledge to the service of society and take on responsibility.

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Focus on life

At the interface of medicine, science and technology, scientists at the University of Lübeck contribute to social progress in interdisciplinary collaboration by developing new technologies and forms of treatment. The goal is modern medicine and technology development that focuses on people with their individual needs and self-determined responsibility for their own health.

Networked campus culture and practice-oriented knowledge transfer

Teaching, research and health care form a single unit on campus. The campus is an identity-creating place for the university community and its partners. The close proximity and the close interdisciplinary exchange create ideal conditions for the development of new knowledge, promote a powerful and internationally recognized science and strengthen the transfer of knowledge and technology.

Research-based learning and value-based action

Humboldt’s educational idea is committed to the unity of research and teaching, research-related learning and the individual promotion of talents and talents are the central pillars of internationally recognized teaching at the University of Lübeck. In addition to the high quality of academic teaching and the commitment to The principle of performance is the scientific education characterized by the conveyance of the search for truth, orientation and values.

Open-minded dialogue and social responsibility

In our knowledge society, science shapes all areas of social and private life. Science is the basis for personal, political and economic decisions. This gives science a great social responsibility, which the University of Lübeck faces. It feels committed to future generations regardless of their origin in a liberal world. You can expect openness to the new and different. Personal responsibility and responsibility for the community are the basis of our set of values. Equal opportunities and transparency shape our cooperation.

University on the move

The University of Lübeck sees itself as a driving force and would like to make a sustainable contribution to the development of the city and region with its scientific findings. For this purpose, it actively seeks exchange and cooperation with partners from science, business, foundations and the general public. It is open to social changes and continuously adjusts its strategies and measures based on its values. The University of Lübeck sees itself as an active part of civil society in a traditional Hanseatic and scientific city.