Germany's FirstFully Digital University
The first fully digital and AI-affine university in Germany - revolutionizing education and advancing research in digital science.
The First Fully Digital and AI-Affine University in Germany
The German University of Digital Science (German UDS) is the first fully digital and AI-affine university in Germany. It was founded dedicated to revolutionizing education and advancing research in digital science, bridging the gap between today's technological landscape and the future skills necessary for tomorrow's workforce.
9+
Founding Professors
2024
Operational Since April
100 %
Fully Online
+20
Countries Represented
Recognized by the state since early 2024
State recognition secured
German UDS was officially recognized by the state, laying the foundation for an innovative university focused on digital transformation, technology, and future-oriented higher education.
Operations begin
German UDS officially began operating with a team of 9 professors and accredited study programs in Leadership in Digital Transformation and Technology, Applied AI, Advanced Digital Reality, and Cybersecurity.
Grown Considerably
Today, the list of study programs (MBAs, MSc, Micro-Degrees) has grown considerably, as has the number of professors and research groups. And global “University as a Service” is offered to other universities worldwide
Led by pioneers in digital science
Prof. Dr. Mike Friedrichsen
Co-Founder & Co-President
Prof. Dr. Christoph Meinel
Co-Founder & Co-President
Academic Council
the central body for academic self-administration, governance, and decision-making at German UDS
Professors & Researchers
together with the Presidium & Council, they form a governance structure combining strategic leadership
Advisory Board
provided strategic guidance and expert knowledge to support the university's development
Global Offices
support the German UDS in the different regions of around the world
Founders Circle
hold shares of the non-profit German UDS
Ambassadors
support the German UDS in different topics and regions
Management & Administration
oversees operations, people & culture, and digital infrastructure for the fully online university
UDS Foundation
Non-profit mission add something more