Research at the University of Augsburg is oriented towards the socially relevant questions of our time. It combines fundamental research with applied research questions and is shaped by Augsburg’s guiding idea of the network university.

The following fields of research from the eight faculties characterise the university’s research profile. They are complemented by high-performing research networks and centres that aim to expand inter- and transdisciplinary research in future-oriented fields.
 

  • Environment and Climate
  • Health and Medicine
  • Physics and Life Sciences
  • New Materials and Resources
  • Data and Artificial Intelligence
  • Society and History
  • Economy and Law
  • Languages and Literature
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Art and Music
"The University of Augsburg promotes interdisciplinary cooperation as well as technology-based solutions and the transfer of research results to industry and the wider civil society."
Prof. Dr. Sabine Doering-Manteuffel

Research institutes and centres

The concept of the network university is reflected in the university’s interdisciplinary research institutes and centres. Researchers benefit from interdisciplinary exchange as well as easy and effective communication pathways.

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Research transfer to industry and civil society

From the natural sciences to the humanities, members of the University of Augsburg possess expertise in a broad range of fields, developing innovative ideas and solutions for transfer to industry and the wider civil society.

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External research institutes and centres

As a network university, the University of Augsburg cooperates with leading external research institutes and centres in order to develop new knowledge in both fundamental and applied fields of research. External research partners include Fraunhofer, DLR, as well as the Max Planck Institute.

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Promoting early-career researchers

Early-career researchers are supported throughout their doctoral studies through academic conferences as well as scholarships and mentoring programmes. Alongside graduate programmes, the faculties offer a broad spectrum of doctoral topics for potential researchers.

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International researchers

Research is international! The ‘Welcome Service’ of the International Office supports international researchers throughout their stay at the University of Augsburg.

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Harnessing research potential

The University of Augsburg aims to strengthen research through the acquisition of high-profile third-party funds. Incentives and support for researchers are provided, which include an internal university programme.

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Research News

Oct. 9, 2026

Architecture award for the Faculty of Medicine’s teaching building

The teaching building of the Faculty of Medicine at the University has been awarded the ‘3x7’ sponsorship prize by the Langner Foundation. The award was presented to BHBVT Architects at the awards ceremony for the design of the building, which is due to open in 2024. In doing so, the Foundation recognises the successful combination of medical teaching, functionality and architectural quality.

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Oct. 8, 2026

Welcome to the 2026–27 winter semester!

A new semester, new faces, and several firsts: The lecture period begins at the University of Augsburg on October 12. About 2,500 first-year students are starting their studies.
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Oct. 8, 2026

A week dedicated to the climate, water and the city of the future

Understanding climate change, joining the debate and discovering new perspectives: from 9 to 13 November, the University of Augsburg is hosting the Public Climate School. The programme is specifically aimed at the interested public in Augsburg and the surrounding region.
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