Fulda University of Applied Sciences serves the realisation of the right to education and scientific knowledge. It guarantees and promotes the freedom of science in teaching and research and supports interdisciplinary and interdepartmental cooperation. In accordance with its specific mission, it provides education and training based on the knowledge of research.

In teaching, research and as an institution, it is committed to sustainable development.

Education and further training include, in particular, professional qualifications, but also the ability to reflect critically on the connections between the individual, society and the environment, between future professional practice and social and ecological responsibility. In this sense, the aim of the degree programme is to promote the formation of responsible personalities who are highly qualified professionally and meet the requirements of a humane perspective on life. In particular, Fulda University of Applied Sciences promotes the empowerment of its students for democratic co-determination. One of the constant tasks of Fulda University of Applied Sciences is to review and further develop the contents and forms of study with regard to the development of science and the changes in the professional world.

Fulda University of Applied Sciences promotes independent research by its members and institutions. It regards this research as indispensable for ensuring the quality and continuous improvement of teaching. The aim is a responsible approach to technological and economic development in the sense of a sustainable improvement in the quality of life.

Fulda University of Applied Sciences promotes internationalisation through the worldwide exchange of its students and teaching staff as well as cross-border cooperation in research. It prepares its students for the demands of advancing European integration and globalisation and promotes intercultural skills. It continuously increases its attractiveness for international students by offering suitable study programmes.

Fulda University of Applied Sciences is a family- and community-friendly institution. It strives to create family-friendly working and study conditions and provides a high level of support for its members with family responsibilities in reconciling family and studies or work.

All members of Fulda University of Applied Sciences have the right and the duty to participate in the self-administration and the tasks set in study reform and university reform. Fulda University of Applied Sciences contributes to the social and cultural advancement of its members, in particular it promotes the participation opportunities of students. It takes into account the special needs of disabled persons and promotes the expansion of Fulda University of Applied Sciences to make it accessible to disabled persons. In the performance of its tasks, it works towards eliminating the disadvantages that exist for women in higher education and society.

Senate resolution of 10.07.2002 with amendments of 07.11.2007 and 27.01.2010