A stroll through Hohenheim’s history

The teaching, experimental, and model institute established by King William I of Württemberg in 1818 thought of itself as a producer of innovation and ideas for society’s needs. Its founding mission was to radically counteract the devastating famines of the early 19th century.

The power of innovation, solidarity with people around the world, and the spirit of offering not only basic research but also practical solutions have stayed with the University of Hohenheim until today.

1100 to 1799

First mentioned in a document in 1100, Hohenheim has experienced a varied history over the centuries. In 1785, Duke Carl Eugen von Württemberg had the foundation stone laid for today's Palace.

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1800 to 1899

As a result of devastating famines, an agricultural teaching, experimental, and model institute was founded in Hohenheim in 1818. The goal was to ensure the long-term and sustainable modernization of agriculture.

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1933 bis 1945: Hohenheim in der NS-Zeit

The scientific reappraisal of the Nazi period and its consequences in Hohenheim was the subject of the project Hohenheim and National Socialism from 2015-2018, in which the independent historian Dr. Anja Waller investigated both the period from 1933 - 45 and the consequences of National Socialism well into the post-war period. Special commemorative points were set up on the University campus.

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1946 bis 1999

The second half of the 20th century in Hohenheim was marked by technical and structural expansions. In 1968, the college received the status of a university.

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Since 2000

Individual and unique: this is how the University of Hohenheim presents itself today in research and teaching as a highly specialized and internationally oriented university with a unique range of subjects.

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Contact

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Dr. Regina Wick (Director)

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