Mission Statement
The University of Würzburg is an internationally renowned institution offering a wide range of academic disciplines. It has achieved globally significant accomplishments in research and teaching and is committed to continuing to deliver excellence in both areas across all fields of study. Research and teaching at the international level are always conducted with a sense of responsibility toward the needs of society and ethical values.
Around 280 degree programs prepare students for a wide variety of professional fields. The University is committed to the belief that effective learning and teaching are always grounded in excellent research.
Three of the fifteen guiding principles in the university’s mission statement are dedicated to teaching:
Quality Learning: Teaching Excellence
Our university is devoted to delivering quality teaching. We want all of our students to acquire not only the best possible knowledge but also critical thinking skills. Our teaching activities focus on equipping students with research-based knowledge and skills to prepare them for their future careers and to help them expand their educational horizons. Our highly dedicated teaching staff is constantly working on improving the quality of its teaching and developing innovative teaching strategies.
Research-inspired teaching: support for the next generation of scientists and lifelong learning
In all of our degree programs, lecturers bring the latest research findings into their classrooms. We promote the interweaving of research and teaching and expose our students to research projects.
A Graduate School spanning the entire university was established for doctoral training. We encourage our junior researchers to be autonomous and create ideal conditions for them to put their ideas into practice. In offering opportunities for part-time studies, we foster lifelong learning and a direct transfer of knowledge into the professional world.
Imparting knowledge: future-proof teacher training
Our university offers teaching degree programs for different school types. We consider these programs to be of particular importance to society and train our future teachers according to the highest standards and latest scientific findings.
To make sure our teaching degree students are well equipped for careers not only inside the classroom but also outside school, we offer them the opportunity to simultaneously study for the Staatsexamen (the state examination for teachers), and complete an academic degree (Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science). We also support students wishing to transfer to a Master’s or doctoral program.
Quality objectives in academic programs and teaching
Quality in teaching and learning depends first and foremost on the daily commitment of faculty, students, and staff. Ensuring and promoting quality in teaching and learning is a central priority for us. By this, we mean creating the best possible conditions for effective teaching and academic organization, as well as designing, implementing, and further developing attractive and challenging academic programs.
Quality is determined by both individual and disciplinary cultural expectations and circumstances, multidimensional factors such as the competencies of students and faculty, organizational frameworks, and, not least, constant change.
The quality objectives of the University of Würzburg (GERMAN)
