Welcome to Bonn!
In many respects, our location offers the best conditions for excellent, international, transdisciplinary, closely networked research: In addition to four universities, the international science region of Bonn is home to numerous research institutes of the Max Planck and Fraunhofer Societies as well as the Leibniz and Helmholtz Associations. The close cooperation between these institutions in BORA offers excellent conditions for the joint, strategic further development of the research landscape, which is located in a strong neighborhood. The ABCD region in the Rhineland, which includes the universities of Aachen, Bonn, Cologne, Düsseldorf and the FZ Jülich, forms a strong axis for scientific interactions. The Bonn region also plays a strong role in advising the federal government and in cooperation with the United Nations.
Why do research, teach and live in Bonn?
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International City
As a German city of the United Nations with inhabitants of 170 nationalities, Bonn has about 125 international NGOs, 5 international schools and 3 international day care centers. In addition, 13 diplomatic missions are located here as well as 25 UN organizations, including the UN World Climate Secretariat (UNFCCC).
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Science Hub
Bonn is a science hub with a total of 6
universities (3 of which offer doctoral programs), 16 non-university research institutions, 8 departmental research institutions and 6 funding institutions.
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Cultural Center
Bonn is the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven and has the highest density of art and cultural institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is a modern, lively and cosmopolitan city with an international flair and an exceptionally high quality of life.
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Business Location
Bonn is also an economic center with several Dax companies and a strong SME sector, including several "hidden champions" that operate worldwide. There are about 15.000 companies in Bonn. Among the largest employers are Deutsche Post and Deutsche Telekom.
Bonn's facets
UN City
Bonn is the German city of the United Nations, with over 1,000 employees in 25 UN organizations, including the UN World Climate Secretariat (UNFCCC) and the United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS).
Federal City
In 1999, the parliament and parts of the German government moved to Berlin. The federal city of Bonn remains the second federal political center of Germany and the official residence of 6 federal ministries, the second official residence of the Federal President and the Federal Chancellor, and the location of more than 20 federal government agencies.
Kulturzentrum
41 museums, 12 cycling and theme tours, 620km of hiking trails and 1001 other ways to discover Bonn and the region. In addition, Bonn is a stronghold of the carnival and home to the natural spectacle "Cherry Blossoms".
Buisness Location
There are about 15,000 companies in Bonn. Among the largest employers are Deutsche Post and Deutsche Telekom. Bonn also ranks second among German cities with the highest stock market value.
Family friendly
Bonn and the region have more than 200 day care centers (including 3 international day care centers) and more than 100 general and vocational schools (including 5 international schools).
In the middle of Europe
Bonn is located in the middle of Europe, between the Rhine-Ruhr and Rhine-Main regions, 3 international airports within 15-60 min. distance, 2 connections to the ICE high-speed rail network and optimal connections to the Autobahn.
Non-governmental organizations
Bonn is home to 125 international organizations working in the fields of social sustainability, peacekeeping, international cooperation, energy, climate, ecology and much more. The onboarding of new organizations is actively supported by the city.
Funding landscape
6 major funding institutions have their headquarters in Bonn: the DAAD, the DFG, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Rectors' Conference, the Joint Science Conference and the German National Academic Foundation.
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Explore Bonn
Astronomical Walks at Effelsberg by MPIfR
From the Planetary Walk to the Galaxy Walk to the Milky Way Walk - there's something for everyone! The three themed hiking trails with descriptions of astronomical objects have been set up in the direct vicinity of the 100 m radio telescope Effelsberg.
Museums mile
With five museums, the Museums mile Bonn is one of the largest museum networks in Europe.
Bonn Altstadt
Innumerable cherry trees unfold their full bloom, transforming the narrow roads of the Altstadt into a pink seas of flowers.