University of Liechtenstein
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| Motto | Study with prospect |
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| Type | University |
| Established | 1961 |
| President | Jürgen Brücker |
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Academic staff
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200 |
| Students | 800 |
| Location | Vaduz, Liechtenstein |
| Website | www.uni.li [1] |
The University of Liechtenstein (German: Universität Liechtenstein) is the largest of four centers for higher education in the Principality of Liechtenstein. It focuses on two fields of study – architecture and business economics. The University of Liechtenstein is located in Vaduz, the capital of the principality. The students and faculty come from 40 countries, and the university has partnerships with 80 other institutions.
The university was founded in 1961 mainly for the teaching of mechanical and civil engineers which later evolved into the Liechtenstein School of Engineering.
In 1992 the establishment was formally recognized as the Liechtenstein University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Liechtenstein) and became the Hochschule Liechtenstein in 2005. In 2008 the institution derived the status as a university and received the right to offer doctoral programs in addition to Bachelor's and Master's programs according to the Bologna process. This included further extensions of the university and research programs with other universities. In November 2010 the Liechtenstein Parliament adopted the law on the University of Liechtenstein that has been ratified on 1 February 2011.
Dr. oec. Jürgen Brücker succeeded Klaus Näscher, who co-founded the university, as president since October 2016. Dr. Brücker was formerly a member of the President's Board and Management Board of the University of the University of St. Gallen. As Dean of External Relations and Development at the University of St. Gallen, his responsibilities included managing regional and international networks as well as university development.
The study programs at the University of Liechtenstein are structured according to the bachelor’s-master’s-doctorate system recognized worldwide in accordance with the Bologna Process.
The bachelor's degree program leads to a first professional qualification at an institution of higher education. The bachelor programs consist of at least six semesters (180 ECTS). The following academic degrees/titles are awarded:
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