Universität der Bundeswehr München

Today, the University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich is known for academic teaching, excellent research, technology and knowledge transfer as well as the promotion of young scientists. It has also developed into one of the top addresses for security issues in technology and society. Seven university faculties and three faculties of the University of Applied Sciences cover the entire spectrum from basic research to application-oriented research, even across disciplinary boundaries. Outstanding scientific facilities enable internationally competitive research at a high level. Research in a secure environment (VS) is a unique selling point. The UniBw are a strategic resource for the BMVg and the Bundeswehr:

• in the recruitment, (initial/further) training and retention of personnel
• in future planning
• as drivers of innovation and problem solvers

Research profile "Safety and sustainability in technology and society"

The Bundeswehr University Munich (UniBw M), which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, is one of two universities at which the Bundeswehr trains military and civilian personnel. It is an educational institution recognized by the Free State of Bavaria, free in research and teaching. The "Research Profile Security and Sustainability in Technology and Society" addresses the major challenges facing Germany.

• Study program with simultaneous military character and support 
• Intensive civilian studies up to a Master's degree as a central attractive feature of an officer's career
• Specific knowledge and skills for the Bundeswehr and for excellent future opportunities on the civilian job market
• Studium plus (studium generale), which implements Helmut Schmidt's idea and the guiding principle of Innere Führung in a special way
• Fundamental research and application-oriented research - also across disciplinary boundaries 
• Strong research profile as part of the overall topic of "Security and Sustainability in Technology and Society" - reliable partner for the BMVg and security authorities
• Cross-faculty research centers and institutes Research in a Secure Environment (VS) 
• Cooperation partner for industry, science and administration 
• Knowledge and technology transfer

The research institutes and research centers of the University of the Federal Armed Forces Munich bundle existing university and non-university collaborations and act as a central point of contact for the respective research priorities. The common goal of the research institutes is to make the university's key research areas visible and to position them in the national and international research landscape. Other objectives include promoting young talent, advising users and establishing and expanding research collaborations with public institutions, industry and society. 

FI CODE - Cyber Defence FZ SPACE - SPACE FZ SENS - Integrated Sensor Systems FZ MOVE - Modern Vehicles FZ MARC - Military Aviation Research Center FZ RISK - Risk, Infrastructure, Security and Conflict FZ SMADH - Smart Digital Health CISS - Center for Intelligence & Security Studies dtec.bw - Bundeswehr Centre for Digitalization and Technology Research IT IS - Affiliated Institute of the UniBw M