About Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences

About Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences

Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences, established in 1973, is a private, state-recognized institution located in Alfter, Germany. The university uniquely blends arts and social sciences, promoting holistic education and personal growth through interdisciplinary learning. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees in fields such as fine and performing arts, architecture, art therapy, education, business, and philosophy. With campuses in Alfter near Bonn and Mannheim, Alanus is supported by the non-profit Alanus Foundation and funded through donations, tuition fees, and contributions from the Software AG Foundation. Its educational philosophy is rooted in humanistic ideals inspired by Schiller, Humboldt, and Rudolf Steiner’s anthroposophical concept of 'educating the whole human being.'