About University of Labour

About University of Labour

The University of Labour is a private, state-recognised University of Applied Sciences located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Founded in 2021, it is the first university in Europe run by trade unions. The university aims to empower students to shape their professional and personal lives in line with the principles of a just and democratic society. It offers three bachelor's degree programs: Applied Business Administration (B.A.) focusing on labor relations and social sustainability, Applied Educational Sciences (B.A.) emphasizing humane work and personnel development, and Labor Law (LL.B.). Additionally, the university provides various higher education certificates and continuing education programs tailored for professionals involved in co-determination and labor relations. The University of Labour emphasizes interdisciplinary research and teaching, with a strong focus on solidarity and social sustainability in the workplace. Its research aims to understand the complex changes in society and employment, contributing to the development of businesses, politics, and society. The university's approach is explicitly interdisciplinary, combining perspectives from social sciences, economics, labor policy, labor law, and vocational education. The university is located at Eschersheimer Landstraße 155-157, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.