University of Tübingen

The University of Tübingen, officially the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, is a public research university located in the city of Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The University of Tübingen was founded in 1477 by Count Eberhard VI (Eberhard im Bart, 1445–1496), later the first Duke of Württemberg. Eberhard was a civic and ecclesiastic reformer who established the school after becoming absorbed in the Renaissance revival of learning during his travels to Italy.

The university was initially established with four faculties: Theology, Law, Medicine, and Philosophy. It quickly became a center of learning and attracted scholars from all over Europe.

In the 16th century, the University of Tübingen played a leading role in the Protestant Reformation. The theologian Johannes Kepler, who studied at Tübingen from 1589 to 1594, is considered one of the most important figures in the history of science.

The university continued to grow and flourish in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the 19th century, it became a center of the Romantic movement, with poets such as Friedrich Hölderlin and Friedrich Schelling studying at the university.

In 1863, the University of Tübingen became the first German university to establish a faculty of natural sciences. This reflected the growing importance of science in research and teaching.

The university continued to expand in the 20th century, and today it is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in Germany. It is also one of the most international universities in Germany, with students from all over the world.