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The state supports universities in church sponsorship with 71.5 million euros and thus secures the training of urgently needed specialists for social and health. This promotes those, the and those until at least 2030. High-quality academic training Minister of Science said: With this agreement we support the three universities for applied sciences in church sponsorship in their important social function: the high-quality academic training in the social and health courses. From 2027, the state share of the financing of universities - as with the - is increased by 3.5 percent annually. With the agreement, the state supports the promotion of fair employment relationships, the promotion of, diversity and as well as those of the state government are stated in the agreement. Continuation of the courses in order to cover the entire need for graduates for the country and society, the Ministry and the Landeskirchen as the sponsors of the universities go a common path. The regional churches thus confirm the financing of the funded study places during the term of the agreement. The successful completion of the financing agreement ensures the continuation of the courses by 2030. Rector Prof. Dr. Renate Kirchhoff, Evangelical University of Freiburg, said: The three universities can keep their service portfolio in teaching, research and transfer through the reliable financing of their sponsoring churches and the state of Baden-Wurttemberg over the period of five years. This benefits the quality of life of the people in the country and beyond. Universities in church sponsorship The three universities in church sponsorship in Ludwigsburg and Freiburg together have 4,000 students (as of 2024). They offer 18 courses in social work, health and care, education and education. The universities are borne by the, the Freiburg gGmbH Catholic University. Access to the courses of the church universities in the social and health area are granted regardless of religion and denomination. The courses have been providing for many years and are highly in demand from study competitions and students. Financing of the universities in Baden-Wurttemberg In April 2025, the state of Baden-Wurttemberg and the state universities signed the University Finance Agreement III (HofV III). It is a clear commitment to the scientific and university location of Baden-Wurttemberg. In the period 2026 to 2030, HofV III created financial reliability and planning security for universities and medical faculties in the country. According to HofV III for the state universities, the finance agreement 2026 to 2030 was also signed with the universities for applied sciences in church sponsorship on July 30, 2025.
