The increasing scarcity of resources worldwide calls for a fundamental change in the relationship between the economy, ecology and society.

As a university for engineering, information technology and media, we prepare our students for this change and equip them with vital tools for a secure and sustainable future.

The principle of sustainability is reflected in our curriculum.

We impart technical expertise conscious of our social responsibility and with the aim of conserving natural resources, furthering the use of renewable resources, developing innovative technologies and using them in a socially acceptable way.

The Ulm University of Applied Science is embedded in the regional economy.

In the light of technical, economic and societal developments we adjust the contents of our degree courses continually. At the same time we ensure the competitiveness of our students on the international labour market and promote their intercultural competence and knowledge of foreign languages.

We ensure the practical orientation of research and teaching through intensive contact with our partners in industry and other sectors of the economy. We develop new courses in conjunction with these partners.

Advanced and up-to-date teaching depends on lecturers engaging in applied research, development and project work. We expressly support such activities and thus facilitate the active participation of students and companies in our research and its results.

Our culture of learning and working promotes the dialogue between students and lectures. Personal suitablility, professional engagement as well as experience of research and development guarantee the adademic competence of our staff.

Personal responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit strengthen both the developmental perspectives of the individual as well as those of the university.

As a university we develop our own concepts for entrepreneurial initiatives. Through training and consultancy we foster the founding of spin-off companies by our students.

Through joint activity and experience in our community, we create a university culture that is open to all ages and nationalities.

Inherent to this culture are the convictions that lifelong learning is vital for professional success and a readiness to engage in international exchange invaluable. Our university culture is constantly influenced by the contact we maintain with our graduates on a personal, social and technical level. This strengthens the link with the community for which the university is an important focus.

For members of the Ulm University of Applied Sciences, the mission statement is to serve both as a yardstick and as a decision-making aid for their individual plans and activities.

To guarantee its reliability, the mission statement will be reviewed in open discourse every three years with regard to topical importance and feasibility. We are thus creating a basis of confidence for all who wish to influence life in our university today and in future.