University of Nottingham School of Economics - Malaysia Campus
Welcome from the Head of School Welcome to Nottingham School of Economics (NSE) Malaysia! Established in 2010, NSE Malaysia is an integral part of The University of Nottingham’s School of Economics, a top ranked economics department. We provide students with all the benefits of a world-class British education but in the dynamic setting of Malaysia. As the world looks East, our students are in the unique position to witness first-hand the extraordinary economic development taking place in Malaysia and regionally within ASEAN. Our Economics degrees are among the few Bachelor of Science in Economics degrees offered in Malaysia. They combine the core analytical and quantitative techniques required by modern economics with in depth study of topical issues, informed by research active staff who are pushing forward the boundaries of the subject. Our academics are highly qualified with PhDs from renowned universities in US, Europe and Australia, and have extensive international teaching and working experiences. With rigorous training in data analysis, problem solving, report writing, oral presentations and teamwork, our graduates are highly sought after in the job market. Please take the time to explore our website, read about our research, take a look at our student experience and get a feel about what you can achieve on one of our courses. We look forward to helping you to achieve your ambitions at NSE Malaysia! Dr Teo Wing Leong Head of School of Economics University of Nottingham Malaysia
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Urban, Rural and Transportation Economics (JEL R)
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
Kozminski is a Business University located in Warsaw, Poland. The institution is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. All programs have international partnerships with 140 well known institutions around the world. It was founded in 1993 by Andrzej Ko?mi?ski. The university offers courses in both Polish and English in Management, Finance and Administration as well as Law, European Studies, Sociology, Psychology in Management at all levels. It has a well equipped campus spread to a 3,4 hectares area. kozminski.edu.pl
The University of Oxford (Oxford) is located in Oxford, England and can trace its scholarly roots back until the year 1096, which makes Oxford the world's second oldest university. The university encompasses thirty-eight colleges in which approximately 21,600 English and international students are enrolled. For numerous years Oxford has been ranked as one of the six best universities globally for its undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as innovative research and academic activities. Facts and figures Did you know? Oxford was ranked first in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2017, 2018 and 2019. There are over 24,000 students at Oxford, including 11,930 undergraduates and 11,813 postgraduates. Oxford is very competitive: more than 21,500 people applied for around 3,300 undergraduate places for entry in 2018. That means that Oxford receives, on average, more than 6 applications for each available place. The majority of Oxford’s UK undergraduates come from state schools. The latest figures show that, of places offered to UK applicants, over 60.5% of undergraduate places went to students from the state sector. Oxford offers more than 350 different graduate degree programmes. International students make up almost 43% of our total student body - over 10,000 students. Students come to Oxford from more than 150 countries and territories. According to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, the official UK-wide assessment of all university research, Oxford has the largest volume of world-leading research in the country. The University, including the colleges and Oxford University Press, is the largest employer in Oxfordshire, supporting around more than 30,000 jobs in the county and injecting more than £2.3bn annually into the regional economy. Want to find out more? Read a longer list of facts and figures here
Paññ?s?stra University of Cambodia (PUC) envisions a world at peace, where non-violent means are used to resolve conflicts beginning with individuals, societies, governments, and extending to the community of world leaders in the context of international cooperation. We envision a world where those in government and in positions of authority exercise their duties responsibly with compassion to defend and protect the people they serve, especially the poor, elderly, destitute, needy women and children. We believe that education is the key to fulfilling this vision; as people are well-educated, they are empowered to participate and contribute more fully in the life of society. Education is the foundation of individual’s character building. Only education could provide professional skills and develop mental, intellectual, spiritual and wisdom, which will in turn generate genuine peace and sustainable progress for a prosperous nation. It is in the context of this vision that the Royal Government of Cambodia accorded the highest priority to education and health care sectors through the implementation of its Rectangular Strategies in the last two mandates. To this end, PUC strives to deliver quality education that is attainable by, and responsive to the needs of the people of Cambodia and that of the global community. We place special emphasis on quality research based education, studies of peace, conflict resolution, development, moral and ethical conducts as well as social responsibility.
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The Imo State University (IMSU) in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria was established in 1981 through law No. 4 passed by the Imo State House of Assembly. The university admitted the first intake of 392 pioneer students on October 23, 1981. After the creation of Abia State in 1991, the Uturu campus of the university became the Abia State University. Imo State University is a fully functional University. Most of the programmes of the University have obtained full accreditation from National Universities Commission of Nigeria. The result of the 1999/2000 accreditation exercise of the National Universities Commission confirmed that high rate and acceptance of the University by the Nigerian public. The University was ranked 1st among all State Universities in Nigeria and the 10th overall among both State and Federal Universities. The University scored 100% in 2006 and 2007 accreditation visit, with all programmes visited getting accreditation. The mission of Imo State University is to encourage the advancement of learning through teaching and research. To foster creativity, discipline, and inventiveness, as well as patriotism and community service in Imo State of Nigeria in particular, Nigeria in general, and the world at large. Within the ambit of its legislated and conventionally understood mandate, which is to extend higher education to all qualified persons, the Imo State University has set for itself the target of becoming a first class university. It is determined to promote academic pursuits to the highest possible standards while retaining community services as one of the cornerstones of its raison d’ etre.
Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
The MIT community is driven by a shared purpose: to make a better world through education, research, and innovation. We are fun and quirky, elite but not elitist, inventive and artistic, obsessed with numbers, and welcoming to talented people regardless of where they come from. Founded to accelerate the nation’s industrial revolution, MIT is profoundly American. With ingenuity and drive, our graduates have invented fundamental technologies, launched new industries, and created millions of American jobs. At the same time, and without the slightest sense of contradiction, MIT is profoundly global(opens in new window). Our community gains tremendous strength as a magnet for talent from around the world. Through teaching, research, and innovation, MIT’s exceptional community pursues its mission of service to the nation and the world. Mission The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. The Institute is committed to generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge, and to working with others to bring this knowledge to bear on the world’s great challenges. MIT is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. We seek to develop in each member of the MIT community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind. Faculty For MIT’s faculty — just over 1,000 in number — cutting-edge research and education are inseparable. Each feeds the other. When they’re not busy pioneering the frontiers of their fields, MIT faculty members play a vital role in shaping the Institute’s vibrant campus community — as advisors, coaches, heads of houses, mentors, committee members, and much more. Cambridge & Boston MIT is an integral part of its host city of Cambridge, a diverse and vibrant community noted for its intellectual life, history, and thriving innovation climate. With a campus nestled between Central and Kendall Squares, and across the Charles River from Boston’s Back Bay, the Institute is optimally positioned to collaborate with its neighbors and to contribute to its community.
Research Centre on Industrial and Public Economics (CREIP) – Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)
The CREIP (Research Centre on Industrial and Public Economics), created in 2010, is a research centre based at the Department of Economics of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili. The CREIP provides a focus for the research activities of all of the members, including a forum for the dissemination of scientific knowledge, through seminars and working papers. The Centre has a network of expertise on several areas (namely on Public Economics and on Industrial Economics) on which to draw for academic research and consultancy. The CREIP consists of researchers from different areas of Economics, mainly Regional Economics, Environmental Economics and Markets and Institutions. The goal of the CREIP is to carry out core analytical research in the fields of Public Economics and Industrial Economics. The activities of the CREIP include the organisation of seminars, workshops, international conferences and the provision of organisational assistance to the research activities of the members. Until November 2013 the CREIP has been directed by Maria Llop, associate professor in the Department of Economics of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, and the academic secretary has been Josep Maria Arauzo, associate professor in the Department of Economics of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili. Currently, the Director of the CREIP is Bernd Theilen, associate professor of the Department of Economics, and the academic secretary is Ricardo Flores, associate professor of the Departament of Economics.
Laval University (LU) was established in 1663 as a public academic institution in Quebec, Canada. Approximately 28,900 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students are enrolled in programs concerning art, medicine, education, forestry, food and administrative sciences. Furthermore, LU has been ranked as a top ten Canadian university.
The University of Antwerp (UA) was founded as a public academic institution in Antwerpen, Belgium in 2003. UA has approximately 23,000 Belgian and international students enrolled in its reputable faculties, which makes the university the third largest in the region. UA offers intensive programs to its students concerning design sciences, law, applied economics and engineering, medical and health sciences, social and political sciences, as well as numerous others. University of Antwerp Mission Statement The University of Antwerp is a young, dynamic and forward-thinking university. It integrates the assets of its historical roots with its ambition to contribute positively to society. The University of Antwerp develops, provides access to and disseminates scientific knowledge through research, teaching and academic service to the community and accomplishes these tasks in a spirit of academic freedom and responsibility. The University of Antwerp espouses active pluralism. In that spirit, it stimulates critical research and teaching, reflection and debate on scientific, social, philosophical and ethical questions. The University of Antwerp develops, unlocks and disseminates scientific knowledge through research, education and services in a spirit of academic freedom and responsibility. The University of Antwerp promotes active pluralism. Taking this approach, we encourage critical research, education, reflection and debate around scientific, societal, philosophical and ethical issues. Internationalisation The University of Antwerp operates in a global society and we therefore aim to stimulate the international orientation of all our students and staff members. The University of Antwerp has explicitly opted for an internationally oriented interpretation of the three core tasks: teaching research service to society ​None of these tasks can be performed properly without being placed in an international context. Education Students at the University of Antwerp are offered maximum opportunities for acquiring international learning experiences. We pursue an active policy of international cooperation which aims, for example: to promote student exchanges to foster an open global vision among our students to develop international training components and study programmes to attract talented students from abroad Research In addition, the University of Antwerp conducts creative and innovative scientific research that strives for international excellence. We encourage our researchers to seek out international collaboration and to play active, prominent roles in the worldwide research community by means of scientific publications and research projects. Scientific services The same international orientation is reflected in the scientific services we provide to society. By sharing and transferring our knowledge, the University of Antwerp aims to contribute to societal progress on a global scale. In this area, we place special emphasis on university development cooperation. The University of Antwerp is pleased to welcome international students and colleagues.
Since its foundation in 1966, the University of Konstanz has distinguished itself through its top-level research, excellence in teaching and studies, internationality and interdisciplinary collaboration. This visionary founding principle is even embedded in its architecture: the short distances and interlinked buildings of our campus university sustain an environment that facilitates communication, interlinks scientific disciplines and advances a culture of creative collaboration. Short distances and open doors The University of Konstanz is comprised of thirteen departments that are divided into three faculties: the Faculty of Sciences, the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Politics - Law - Economics. According to its original foundation as a reform university, the University of Konstanz does not have institutes or chairs. The reform principle is also mirrored in the administration and the organisation of the University of Konstanz: unique features are the services, standards, and achievements in the areas of equal opportunity for women and men as well as family support: from the university’s own Kinderhaus (childcare centre) to its Code of Practice on Gender Equality, through which the university commits itself to gender equality and family-friendliness in all areas and on all levels. Researchers and staff members have access to numerous support services such as the Communications and Marketing staff unit, which is responsible for the internal and external communication of the university. Or our Communication, Information, Media Centre (KIM), which includes our 24/7 library. At the international level, the University of Konstanz advances select and sustainable partnerships with over 70 research-focused universities in order to promote scientific collaboration and student exchange. The university fosters contact to and between alumni through its alumni association for the putpose of sharing both knowledge and experience and strengthening links to the professional world. Collaboration with foundations and sponsors also plays an important role: through its support of researchers and their work, our university strengthens transfer between science and society.
Founded in Milan in 1921 by Father Agostino Gemelli, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is Europe's most important Catholic university. With its five campuses of Milan, Brescia, Piacenza-Cremona, Rome and Campobasso, it is also the only university in Italy operating on a national scale. Thanks to its prestigious faculty, the Università Cattolica excels in the diverse study opportunities that it offers, both in the humanities, and scientific fields. Through the courses offered, combined with strong research programs, the university values and promotes an interdisciplinary approach which helps students gain scientific knowledge in a responsible and autonomous fashion. The attention given to individual students and their specific interests starts with enrolment and continues throughout and beyond the completion of a diploma or degree. The University offers many services such as orientation activities, specialized tutoring labs, internships and many others to establish a strong tie between the University and professional world.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa's oldest university, and is one of Africa's leading teaching and research institutions. The birth of an institution UCT was founded in 1829 as the South African College, a high school for boys. The College had a small tertiary-education facility that grew substantially after 1880, when the discovery of gold and diamonds in the north – and the resulting demand for skills in mining – gave it the financial boost it needed to grow. The College developed into a fully fledged university during the period 1880 to 1900, thanks to increased funding from private sources and the government. During these years, the College built its first dedicated science laboratories, and started the departments of mineralogy and geology to meet the need for skilled personnel in the country's emerging diamond and gold-mining industries. Another key development during this period was the admission of women. In 1886 the Professor of Chemistry, Paul Daniel Hahn, convinced the Council to admit 4 women into his chemistry class on a trial basis. Owing to the exceptional standard of work by the women students, the College decided to admit women students permanently in honour of Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1887. The years 1902 to 1918 saw the establishment of the Medical School, the introduction of engineering courses and a Department of Education. UCT was formally established as a university in 1918, on the basis of the Alfred Beit bequest and additional substantial gifts from mining magnates Julius Wernher and Otto Beit. The new university also attracted substantial support from well-wishers in the Cape Town area and, for the first time, a significant state grant. In 1928, the university was able to move the bulk of its facilities to the magnificent site at Groote Schuur on the slopes of Devil's Peak. It was here, on land bequeathed to the nation by Cecil John Rhodes as the site for a national university, that UCT celebrated its centenary the following year. "Moscow on the Hill" Apart from establishing itself as a leading research and teaching university in the decades that followed, UCT earned itself the nickname "Moscow on the Hill" during the period 1960 to 1990 for its sustained opposition to apartheid, particularly in higher education. The university admitted its first small group of black students in the 1920s. The number of black students remained relatively low until the 1980s and 90s, when the institution, reading and welcoming the signs of change in the country, committed itself to a deliberate and planned process of internal transformation. From the 1980s to the early 1990s, the number of black students admitted to the university rose by 35 percent. By 2004, nearly half of UCT's 20 000 students were black and just under half of the student body was female. Today we have one of the most diverse campuses in South Africa. Transformation Today, against the backdrop of a rapidly changing and diversifying democratic society, UCT is implementing an action guide on transformation looking at issues such as: staff diversity student equity and access the curriculum leadership and governance attitudes and behaviour. UCT strives to: redress past injustices promote equal opportunity for all reflect the demographics of South Africa safeguard human rights uphold the inherent dignity of all meet the development needs of South Africa's emerging democracy. For further information on UCT's transformation process view the transformation pages. Aspiring to academic excellence The university has 6 faculties - Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Law, Health Sciences, Humanities and Science – which are all supported by the Centre for Higher Education Development, which addresses students' teaching and learning needs. Among its more than 100 000 alumni are the late Professor Christiaan Barnard, the world-renowned heart surgeon, and 3 Nobel laureates, Sir Aaron Klug, the late Professor Alan MacLeod Cormack and JM Coetzee. UCT also has more than 80 specialist research units that provide supervision for postgraduate work and is home to more than a third of South Africa's A-rated researchers – academics who are considered world leaders in their fields. The early history of the university is also set out in the following publications: The History of the SA College: 1829-1918 (2 volumes), by William Ritchie (Maskew Miller, Cape Town, 1918) The SA College and the University of Cape Town: 1829-1929, by Eric A Walker (Centenary Volume published for the Council of the University of Cape Town by the Cape Times, 1929) The History of the University of Cape Town 1928-1948: The Formative Years, by Howard Phillips.
University of St. Gallen, Faculty of Mathematics and Statistics
Department of Economics and Management, University of Padua
The Department of Economics and Management was established in the 1990s. It has 73 members covering a broad range of research areas: accounting, corporate finance, econometrics, banking and finance, industrial organization, macro-economics, management, micro-economics, organization studies and economic history. Members of the Department have published in leading journals such as American Economic Review, Strategic Management Journal, The Economic Journal, Research Policy, Contemporary Accounting Research, and others. The Department has a PhD program mein economics and management, attracting students from all over the world. Since its foundation, the Department has developed scientific relations with other Italian and foreign universities, research institutes and top international researchers, as recently testified by the programme of the Research Visiting Senior Fellowship. Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche e Aziendali "Marco Fanno" Via del Santo, 33 - 35123 Padova tel. +39 0498274210 - fax +39 0498274211 direzione.economia@unipd.it www.economia.unipd.it/en/
Graduates of the Anglo-American University are prepared to make a positive difference addressing local, national and international challenges through the analysis and application of current and developing knowledge in the context of a globalized world. AAU was founded in 1990, shortly after the collapse of communism, as the Anglo-American College (AAC) by Jansen Raichl and Dr. Vlasta Raichlová. Their vision was to create an educational institution that would combine the best of American and British academic principles with Central European traditions and give students a wide range of opportunities for future career in the local and international labor market. Mission As a global and inclusive community, AAU prepares learners for leading a meaningful and prosperous life by cultivating critical thinking, effective communication and responsible action through personalized and transformative learning. Vision The AAU vision is to be a leading learning hub connecting study programs, research and real-world experience. Institutional Values Academic Excellence: Conduct quality programs based on innovative strategies and practical skills of a qualified and diverse faculty. Personal Attention to Learners: Instruct in small, dynamic groups using real-world experience with seminar- and project-based education methods to identify and satisfy individual learner needs, support their continuous growth and development. Diversity, Inclusivity and Multiculturalism: Cultivate a multicultural campus environment; encourage diversity of the student body, faculty, and staff; and treat each person with dignity and respect. Flexibility and Critical Thinking: Promote open-minded discussion and original thought from students, faculty, businesses and institutions to empower innovative approaches and increase the ability to address new challenges. Social Consciousness: Foster an ethos of social responsibility, provide excellent affordable education on a not-for-profit basis and continually reinvest in the betterment of our community and educational models. Shared Governance: Provide relevant stakeholders at all levels with a voice in matters of curriculum, research and operations. Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees is, represented by some of the brightest minds in education, administration, and governance in the Czech Republic as well as from abroad. Their continued guidance has helped place AAU among the top institutions of its kind in Europe. The members of the Board of Trustees of Anglo-American University are: doc. Ing. Jiří Schwarz, CSc. Ing. Věra Babišová Ing. Andrej Barčák Mgr. Petr Chára Melissa Durda PhDr. Miroslava Kopicová PhDr. Ján Oravec, CSc. Mgr. Daniel Soukup, MBA Inspector The Inspector is responsible for overseeing the operations of AAU and the Board of Trustees and is also directly responsible for the institutional direction of AAU. Through extensive communication with AAU’s other governing bodies, it assures the institution’s progression is forward-looking and enduring. The new Inspector of AAU is: Ing. Pavel Peterka Management Board doc. Ing. Štepán Müller, CSc., MBA – President of the AAU Ing. Miroslav Svoboda, Ph.D. – Vice-President for Academic Affairs Jeta Sahatqija, MSc. – Vice-President for Student Affairs Eva Rivera, Ph.D. – Vice-President for Institutional Advancement Richard Olehla, Ph.D. – Vice-President for Academic Quality and Chief WSCUC Accreditation Liaison Officer Ing. Zdeněk Johanovský – Chief Finance Officer Ing. Peter Bolcha, Ph.D.– Director of Research AAU Founders Determined to create a unique and productive learning environment, our founders stand as a testament to AAU’s humble beginnings. Their vision has continued to raise academic standards and challenge the established state-educational institutions in the Czech Republic and Central Europe. AAU’s Founders are: Ing. Lourdes Daza Aramayo, Ph.D. Dr. Lenka Deverová JUDr. Martin Kušík, Ph.D. Mgr. Michaela Proskočilová Academic Council Ex Officio Members: doc. Ing. Štěpán Müller, CSc. (Chair) doc. Ing. Jiří Schwarz, CSc. Ing. Miroslav Svoboda, Ph.D. Ing. David Lipka, Ph.D. Ing. Martina Marková PhDr. Richard Olehla, Ph.D. Eva Rivera, Ph.D. Tony Ozuna, M.A. Mgr. Daniela Lenčéš Chalániová, Ph.D Karen Grunow Hårsta, Ph.D. Christopher Shallow, M.Sc. Members Appointed by the AAU President: prof. Ing. Evžen Kočenda, Ph.D., DSc. doc. Ing. Jana Přikrylová, Ph.D. JUDr. PhDr. Marek Antoš, Ph.D., LL.M PhDr. Miroslava Kopicová Nona Kikaleishvili Pelin Ayan Musil, Ph.D. prof. Mgr. Ing. Petr Kratochvíl, Ph.D. PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D.
SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION Eindhoven University of Technology is a young university, founded in 1956 by industry, local government and academia. Today, their spirit of collaboration is still at the heart of the university community. We foster an open culture where everyone feels free to exchange ideas and take initiatives. PERSONAL ATTENTION AND ROOM FOR TALENT Eindhoven University of Technology offers academic education that is driven by fundamental and applied research. Our educational philosophy is based on personal attention and room for individual ambitions and talents. Our research meets the highest international standards of quality. We push the limits of science, which puts us at the forefront of rapidly emerging areas of research. SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY WITH A HANDS-ON MENTALITY Eindhoven University of Technology combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on mentality. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow. We understand things by making them and we make things by understanding them. TU/E AND BRAINPORT: A THRIVING ECOSYSTEM Our campus is in the centre of one of the most powerful technology hubs in the world: Brainport Eindhoven. Globally, we stand out when it comes to collaborating with advanced industries. Together with other institutions, we form a thriving ecosystem with one common aim – to improve quality of life through sustainable innovations.
A Uni­ver­sity with a Unique Profile Since its founding 52 years ago, TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity has developed a special profile encompassing 16 faculties ranging from science and engineering to social sciences and culture studies. The uni­ver­si­ty has about 33,440 students and 6,500 employees, in­clu­ding 300 professors. TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity has a strong focus on re­search. The uni­ver­si­ty’s disciplines, e.g. mechanical engineering with its emphasis on production and logistics, physics, biochemical- and chemical engineering, statistics and computer science, as well as education re­search, are well known for their outstanding re­search achievements both nationally and internationally. Students at TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity can choose from classical subjects and in­no­va­ti­ve courses of study such as medical physics or degree programs in spatial planning, statistics and journalism. A particular focus is on teacher training. As one of only a few universities in Germany, TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity offers professional teaching qualifications for all types of schools. TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity attaches great importance to social and sustainable development – values to which it is strongly committed. As one of the largest employers in Dort­mund, the uni­ver­si­ty promotes the development and health of its mem­bers and supports good working conditions and equal opportunities. TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity is driving forward the transformation of the city and the Ruhr area into a high-tech and service location and cultural metropolis. In the immediate vicinity of the campus, the Tech­no­lo­gie­Zen­trum­Dort­mund promotes the economic application of ideas from science. The lively exchange with neighbors in the region, but also with partners in Europe and around the world, is a special enrichment for students, sci­en­tists and all employees. Of particular importance for the development of the region is the Uni­ver­sity Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr), in which TU Dort­mund Uni­ver­sity, the Uni­ver­sity of Duisburg-Essen and Ruhr-Uni­ver­sity Bochum joined forces ten years ago. 120,000 students and 1,200 professors – even these few statistics indicate the new size created by the alliance. Since the founding of the UA Ruhr, the Ruhr area has developed into one of the strongest science regions in Germany.