The University of Bayreuth is a research university located in Bayreuth, Germany. The school was founded in 1742 by Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, and currently has about 11,000 students enrolled. It is one of the largest universities in Bavaria.
The University of Bayreuth focuses on research in the fields of natural sciences, engineering sciences, humanities, and social sciences. The school has a strong international focus and offers a wide range of degree programs taught in English. In addition to its main campus in Bayreuth, the university also operates campuses in Kulmbach and Marktredwitz.
Notable alumni of the University of Bayreuth include Nobel Prize winners Richard Ernst and Johann Peter Grünberg, as well as German Chancellor Angela Merkel.