We live science and practice with enthusiasm
The guiding principle ‘Invent the future’ shapes the profile of Koblenz University of Applied Sciences. It is the place for dedicated and inspiring personalities – the space where the future is created. We boldly take on challenges, develop solutions that make a difference and live our passion for our field. In doing so, we act innovatively and pragmatically as a team. Interdisciplinary exchange drives us forward together, connected and inspired.
We see our primary task as providing students with a comprehensive education, enabling them to acquire professional and social skills, and thus equipping them to meet the challenges of a globalised society and the changing labour market. We achieve this through outstanding applied research and intensive knowledge and technology transfer.
We have defined the following strategic areas of action:
Studies and teaching
Our educational philosophy aims to inspire students to act sustainably and responsibly. We promote their professional and personal growth and empower them to acquire future-oriented skills. These skills enable our students to take on responsible positions with a focus on values, innovation and sustainability in order to advance society.
Together with our students, we have developed a mission statement for studying and teaching that reflects our passion for application-oriented teaching and learning:
- We live science and practical application with enthusiasm.
- We teach and learn with mutual respect and appreciation.
- We live a culture of closeness and openness.
- We live personal responsibility and collaboration.
- We teach and learn creatively and are curious.
- We create a contemporary and flexible teaching and learning environment.
- We teach and learn in order to shape our personal, professional and social future.
Applied research
In our application-oriented research, we work on innovative solutions for technical, economic and social challenges in our key areas of focus. We promote interdisciplinary collaboration and encourage our researchers to think beyond the boundaries of their own disciplines. We actively integrate our research findings into our teaching and involve our students in research projects.
We are committed to good scientific practice and ensure a sustainable, quality-assured research infrastructure. We support our researchers and doctoral candidates with a wide range of attractive, supportive and qualifying measures.
Knowledge and technology transfer
We fulfil our social responsibility by contributing our expertise to the discourse on key topics. We actively network with companies, organisations and institutions and develop sustainable partnerships for mutual benefit. We support university members in research and teaching in establishing networks with regional partners.
We are an important driving force in the regional innovation ecosystem and contribute to the further development of the system through transfer projects. By launching university start-ups, we increase the innovation potential of the region.
Attractive employer
We value and encourage a high degree of personal responsibility and focus on results among our employees. Our attractive working conditions offer diverse and meaningful tasks as well as the scope for initiative in study, teaching, research, transfer and self-governance. At all levels, we strive for effective leadership and individual support in order to enable qualifications based on needs. Fair compensation and additional employer benefits, together with regular networking opportunities, promote cooperation among all employees and strengthen their identification with our university.
International networking
We see ourselves as an active part of a globalised economic and knowledge community. At the same time, we are committed to our strong regional roots.
International networking and an intercultural university life are important components of Koblenz University of Applied Sciences' profile. We are convinced that international cooperation in science can help to better research and understand global social challenges in order to develop effective solutions. It also serves to increase quality and competitiveness in teaching, research and transfer.
Quality management
We place a strong emphasis on quality management and quality orientation. We strive for continuous improvement in teaching, research and administration. Transparency, student orientation and adaptability are central elements of our approach. Our goal is to offer first-class education and to orient our university towards the future.
Campus and workplace design
Our campus life is characterised by the responsible use of resources. Students and staff enjoy spending their time on a life-enhancing campus that they actively help to shape. Based on our flexible working time models, we work together on innovative solutions for designing learning and working spaces.
Other strategic areas of action are: