As a Catholic University, we are open to all students. Our mission is to dedicate ourselves to the truth unconditionally. The KU fulfills this mission through scientific autonomy and freedom in research and teaching.

To consistently, sustainably, and transparently advance the strategic development of the KU in the years to come — that is the goal of the development plan, which covers the period up to 2030.

The KU was established as a university by the Bavarian bishops on April 1, 1980. However, its roots date back as far as the 16th century.

Digital data and media are everywhere today. Digitalization is still in its infancy; it is now increasingly beginning to permeate and reshape every aspect of our lives. Harnessing its enormous potential—which has so far been only partially tapped—in a way that yields benefits, while developing it responsibly, is one of the central challenges of our time.

Sustainability is firmly established as an interdisciplinary research topic across all faculties at the KU. The complex interrelationships and challenges arising between humans and the natural world are addressed, and insights from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences are integrated.

Basic research in the humanities, social sciences, and cultural studies at the KU makes an essential contribution to addressing major societal challenges. This plays a crucial role in deepening our understanding of complex global issues such as social inequality, cultural conflicts, and environmental crises.