Family-friendly university

Reconciling studies or work and family: This premise has a long standing tradition as being part of the University profile. As the first university in the state, already in 2004, the University of Hohenheim received the basic certificate from “audit family-friendly university” by the berufundfamilie gGmbH from the Hertie Foundation. Already re-audited for the 6th time, many measures are established and give students, professors, and staff the opportunity to reconcile their program or their work at the University with their family responsibilities. With the 6th re-audit, the University of Hohenheim is the first in the state to receive the certificate permanently.

The cornerstones of the family-friendly University of Hohenheim

  • Family-friendly orientation is part of the University philosophy and strategy.
  • Family-friendly working and study conditions are systematically embedded in the University, tools, and communication.
  • A high degree of permeation of these principles into the University is ensured. Existing measures are critically reviewed and - where appropriate - adapted.
  • The transition from project status to a regular task has taken place. The topic is anchored in a strategic function.

Certificate “family-friendly university”

As the first university in the state, the University of Hohenheim received the basic certificate from “audit family-friendly university” by the berufundfamilie gGmbH from the Hertie Foundation in 2004. Within this context, the University defined family-friendliness as part of its strategic goals. Ever since, the University received every re-auditing.