Member - Pforzheim University

Pforzheim University is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg.

Type Academic entity
Founded 1970
Company Size 350
Member Type
innovator
Founders State of Baden-Wuerttemberg
Headquarters 75175 Pforzheim, Deutschland
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Pforzheim University

About

Pforzheim University with its three faculties - Design, Engineering, and Business & Law - enjoys a first-class reputation. The faculties combine creativity with business education and technical precision. This combination also makes the university an attractive science and research partner for the regional and national economy. With around 6,200 students, Pforzheim is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the state of Baden-Württemberg. The qualifications and practical experience of the teaching staff on the one hand and intensive cooperation with successful companies on the other lay the foundation for the university's outstanding position in the rankings. Pforzheim University offers 28 bachelor's and 19 master's degree programs in the faculties of design, engineering, and business & law. It enjoys a high level of acceptance in research and teaching, which also results from the good student-teacher ratio. Around 480 professors and lecturers ensure that students feel they are in good hands in Pforzheim right from the start. The close connection between theory and practice develops positive synergy effects that result in numerous projects and research approaches for industry and business. The Institute for Applied Research, numerous Steinbeis Transfer Centers or the Jewelry Technology Institute are just a few successful examples of this. The university cooperates with more than 100 partner universities worldwide, is involved in international networks and attaches great importance to business and corporate ethics. The university was one of the first in the world to commit to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiated by the UN.
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Headquarters 75175 Pforzheim, Deutschland

SDG’s of application

The Sustainable Development Goals are a call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity everywhere.
SDG 6
Clean water and sanitation
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Affordable and clean energy
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Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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SDG 11
Sustainable cities and communities
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SDG 12
Responsible consumption and production
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