Stiftung Universität in Koblenz

The Stiftung Universität in Koblenz is a legally recognized public foundation under civil law, headquartered in Koblenz. Founded in 2005, it serves exclusively charitable purposes to promote science and research at the university location in Koblenz and the Middle Rhine region. The foundation maintains its principal capital intact and uses income and donations to support scientific exchange, cultural events, and international cooperation. It supports university projects, research series, and exchange programs for students, doctoral candidates, and lecturers. Tax-privileged and recognized by the Koblenz tax office, it works closely with the University of Koblenz-Landau, its advisory board, and other donors.

The Stiftung Universität in Koblenz aims to sustainably strengthen the scientific and economic location of Koblenz as well as the entire Middle Rhine region. It promotes the interactions between science, business, culture, and society through targeted funding measures and the preservation of its capital across generations. A special focus is placed on fostering international relations, particularly East-West relations in teaching, study, and research.

Funding is provided to students, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and lecturers of the University of Koblenz-Landau, as well as scientific institutions in the Middle Rhine region. Furthermore, the foundation is aimed at companies, institutions, and private individuals who wish to strengthen the Koblenz university location and international scientific cooperation through endowments, donations, and project funding.