The University of Konstanz was started as a Reform University in 1966. A mid-size university with a well-designed campus, all departments are within quick walking distance of each other. The University has a clear structure, three core faculties which are further sub-divided into 13 departments. There are more than 11,300 students and around 2,150 staff at the University. The Zukunftskolleg is a research initiative; providing a clear platform for student researchers to focus on research. The University of Konstanz consistently features among the top universities in Germany for its high-quality research output.