Uni-Tübingen

Integrating Civic Engagement Into Academia

Our concept

At the University of Tübingen, civic engagement is a key priority as part of our Third Mission. We encourage students to take social responsibility, reflect critically on their role in society, and gain valuable competencies – including knowledge, skills, and attitudes – as well as hands-on experience.
Our Civic Engagement and Service-Learning unit supports the integration of engagement into academic studies through the Service-Learning approach, which connects academic learning with real-world practice.

Join us in shaping a more just and engaged society through learning, action, and reflection — by participating in:

  • Service-Learning courses
  • Student Civic Engagement
  • Civic Engagement Certificate
  • Advice and training on how to realize Service-Learning projects

What are Service-Learning courses?

Service-Learning is an innovative concept that specifically combines academic learning with civic engagement. Students, lecturers and community partners work together to solve real social challenges.

For students: Are you looking for more practical relevance in your studies?

For teachers: Demonstrate the social relevance of your research and teaching!

For partners: Give your organization a creative boost!

Crediting opportunities for student civic engagement

Student civic engagement can be wide-ranging:

The Civic Engagement Certificate

The Civic Engagement Certificate offers students the opportunity to make their civic engagement and the competencies they have gained through it visible. It documents both practical experiences and completed thematic courses, thereby supporting personalized learning pathways within their studies.

If you want to give to your studies an international dimension please check out the CIVIS micro-programme Civic Engagement