High-quality education and excellent training opportunities are among Baden-Württemberg’s greatest strengths. Besides the traditional universities, you’ll find universities specializing in education, universities of applied sciences with a focus on practical training, universities of cooperative education, which work closely with industry, as well as outstanding art academies and universities of music.
About 20% of Germany’s research and development capacity is concentrated here; Baden-Württemberg’s laboratories and other research facilities are internationally acclaimed. There is fundamental research of a highly advanced nature, creative applied research, technology transfer and international communication with the business community – this has created a dynamic academic landscape constantly on the move.