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Baden-Württemberg DAS LAND DER ZUKUNFT! Entdecken Sie die attraktiven Deutschland Studien- und Forschungsbedingungen unseres Landes! Baden- Württemberg We’re here to help. Welcome to Baden-Württemberg Do you have questions about studying or conducting research in Baden-Württemberg? Perhaps you are thinking about pursuing your academic career in Baden-Württemberg, you are looking for partners for knowledge-sharing or joint research projects, or you would like to visit us to gain some first-hand impressions? Then Baden-Württemberg International is here STUDYING IN to help: [email protected] Baden-Württemberg International (bw-i) is the centre of compe- tence of the German state of Baden-Württemberg for the inter- THE LAND nationalisation of business and science. We lend support to domestic and foreign companies, clusters and networks, research institu- tions and universities as well as to regions and municipalties by serving as the central first point-of-contact in all questions relat- ing to internationalisation. OF THE FUTURE! Find out more ! Visit www.bw-studyguide.de and www.bw-career.de/en/home find out more about studying and conducting research in Baden-Württemberg. Follow us and on Facebook: Instagram: bw-studyguide study_in_bw Baden-Württemberg DAS LAND DER ZUKUNFT! Entdecken Sie die attraktiven Deutschland Studien- und Forschungsbedingungen unseres Landes! Baden- Württemberg WELCOME TO BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG Contents 4 – 17 18 – 23 24 – 27 THE STATE OF BADEN- RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES OF We’re here to help. Welcome to Baden-Württemberg WÜRTTEMBERG UNIVERSITIES APPLIED SCIENCES Do you have questions about studying or conducting research in Baden-Württemberg? Perhaps you are thinking about Discover everything that Study with the best at Applied study at the pursuing your academic career in Baden-Württemberg, you are Baden-Württemberg the state’s nine research 23 state-run universities looking for partners for knowledge-sharing or joint research has to offer: its economy, universities. projects, or you would like to visit us to gain some first-hand of applied sciences. impressions? Then Baden-Württemberg International is here STUDYING IN countryside and people. to help: [email protected] Baden-Württemberg International (bw-i) is the centre of compe- tence of the German state of Baden-Württemberg for the inter- nationalisation of business and science. We lend support to domestic THE LAND 28 – 31 32 – 35 36 – 39 and foreign companies, clusters and networks, research institu- tions and universities as well as to regions and municipalties by serving as the central first point-of-contact in all questions relat- ing to internationalisation. OF THE FUTURE! BADEN-WÜRTTEM- UNIVERSITIES OF UNIVERSITIES OF BERG COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ARTS AND MUSIC STATE UNIVERSITY Professionalising the field Covering the whole artistic Unique blend of theory of education: six universities spectrum, from Picasso to Find out more ! and practice. in Baden-Württemberg. pop music. Visit www.bw-studyguide.de and www.bw-career.de/en/home find out more about studying and conducting research in Baden-Württemberg. 40 – 41 42 Follow us and on Facebook: Instagram: PRIVATE CONDUCTING bw-studyguide study_in_bw UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH IN BADEN- WÜRTTEMBERG The specialists in particular fields. An overview of the broad range of research opportunities. WELCOME TO BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG Germany Bad Mergentheim Mannheim Heidelberg Mosbach Schwetzingen Künzelsau Jagst Baden- Württemberg Heilbronn Schwäbisch Hall Kocher Karlsruhe Ludwigsburg Pforzheim Aalen Schwäbisch Gmünd Bad Liebenzell Heidenheim Calw STUTTGART Göppingen Esslingen Hohenheim Geislingen Kehl Nürtingen Offenburg Tübingen Reutlingen Gengenbach Rottenburg Horb Ulm Neckar Donau Albstadt Riedlingen Trossingen Sigmaringen Biberach Villingen-Schwenningen Furtwangen Tuttlingen Freiburg Weingarten Ravensburg Konstanz Isny Friedrichshafen Lörrach Weilheim Research Universities Universities of Applied Sciences Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University Universities of Education Universities of Arts and Music Private Universities Baden-Württemberg has broad horizons: The creativity and inventiveness of its people, their commitment to business, science, education and culture, have all contributed to making Germany’s southwest one of the most successful regions in the world. It is also one of the world’s most beautiful regions and a wonderful place to live – as the people of Baden-Württemberg are only too happy to tell you, despite their reputation for modesty. Baden-Württemberg THE LAND OF IDEAS, DOERS AND INVENTORS 3 THE STATE OF BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG Baden-Württemberg A WEALTH OF NATURE, CULTURE AND PLEASURE 4 FOR BODY, MIND AND SOUL NATURE AT ITS PUREST OUR BIG LAKE 35 2.4 % 536 km² MINERAL BATHS OF ITS SURFACE AREA IS SURFACE AREA OF LAKE CONSTANCE COVERED BY NATURE RESERVES BW IS EASY TO GET AROUND BEAUTIFUL VIEWS BORDERLESS HIKING 40,000 km 1,493 m around 50,000 km OF BIKE ROUTES THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN – OF HIKING PATHS THE FELDBERG THE BEST LOCATION HISTORY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS FIRST-CLASS ART 3rd 59 more than 1,300 LARGEST WINE-GROWING AREA STATELY HOMES, CASTLES, MUSEUMS IN GERMANY MONASTERIES AND GARDENS Baden-Württemberg quite simply has everything: a wealth of cultural and leisure opportunities, wonderful nature, diverse landscapes and even a big lake – the idyllic Lake Constance, bor- dered by three different countries. Baden-Württemberg is a great place to live, with a high standard of living and friendly people who love to share the good life with others. 5 THE STATE OF BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG Living in Baden-Württemberg RECREATION, FUN AND RELAXATION Baden-Württemberg has something for everyone, whether you are the sporty type, a culture vulture or a lover of nature. Whether you like mountain biking in the Black Forest, sailing on Lake Constance, relaxing in the thermal baths, attending high quality concerts and ex- hibitions, savouring vegan fast food or Michelin-starred cuisine – Baden-Württemberg has what you are looking more than 57 million for, and much more. In terms of surface area and popu- lation, it is Germany’s third largest state. OVERNIGHT STAYS (2019) Southwest Germany is also home to a lively alternative and clubbing scene, such as in the famous university The largest beer festival and towns of Tübingen and Heidelberg, or in Germany’s hip- hop central, Stuttgart. But more traditional customs and funfair in Baden-Württemberg: festivals are also well-established, such as the annual “VOLKSFEST” AT THE “Heimattage” festival, the “Fischerstechen” fishermen’s CANNSTATTER WASEN jousting tournament in Ulm and the annual carnival pa- rades. Germany’s biggest theme park: EUROPAPARK IN RUST 6 Baden-Württemberg is home to a vast range of different landscapes. In the west are the Black Forest and Rhine Valley and in the south are Lake Constance and the foothills of the Alps. Heading east is the Swabian Alb and in the north are the Hohenloher Plateau and Kraichgau. NATURE AND TRADITION – THE PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX – the Black Forest on the shores of Lake Constance VIBRANT STUDENT LIFE – in the university towns WHERE THE WORLD IS AT HOME – 184 different nationalities ROMANTIC AND IDYLLIC – the Swabian Alb 7 THE STATE OF BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG Baden-Württemberg THE HEART OF BUSINESS 8 SUCCESSFUL ECONOMY INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE WIDE RANGE OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES € 524.3 billion € 27.9 billion GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (2019) FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 500,000 (2017) DIFFERENT COMPANIES EXCELLENT GLOBAL ENERGY TRANSITION TRANSPORT PIONEERS POSITIONING 80 % 1886 over 400 OF ENERGY FROM RENEWABLES INVENTION OF THE AUTOMOBILE GLOBAL MARKET LEADERS BY 2050 FIT AND HEALTHY TOP INDUSTRIAL LOCATION A HEALTHY ECONOMY 84 (women) & 80 (men) almost 34 % 3.2 % LIFE EXPECTANCY OF EARNINGS FROM MANUFACTURING UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (2019) (2019) This is where ideas are forged – and where the work is done to turn them into reality. Baden-Württemberg is one of the leading economic regions in Germany and Europe. It is home to major corporate groups such as Daimler, Porsche, Bosch, Festo and SAP, along with thousands of successful small and medium-sized enterprises. It is a region of inno- vation, inventiveness, high productivity and low unemployment. The perfect place to start your career! 9 THE STATE OF BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG Business in Baden-Württemberg INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION AND A STRONG MID-SIZED SECTOR The people of Baden-Württemberg have always known how to make the best of things. As a region with no nat- ural resources, it has always needed people with bright ideas. This is what has made it the record holder when it comes to patents, and turned it into Germany’s largest exporter. Germany’s southwest is Europe’s most innova- tive region. Nowhere else comes close when it comes to developing new products and processes. 5.6 % of GDP is 5.6 % invested in research and development (2017), making OF THE GDP IS INVESTED IN RE- Baden-Württemberg the clear leader among all 78 regions in the EU. SEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (2017) Inventions from Baden-Württemberg have changed the 39.1 % world: the automobile – invented in 1886 – but also many EXPORTS (2019) everyday items such as lever-arch files, matches, photo- copiers, rawl plugs, electric drills and even ski lifts. The innovative atmosphere and international outlook of this region has produced a number of Nobel prize winners. 15,230 PATENT APPLICATIONS (2019) 10 Until today, the birthplace of the automobile is dominated by the automotive industry. Vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers account for