Science and Research
Bavaria is one of the most active regions in the world in the field of research: with 3% of GDP devoted to research and development, Bavaria is a leader both nationally and internationally. Furthermore, 28.3% of the patents registered in Germany come from Bavaria. Its scientific landscape is very diverse: with 11 universities, 17 technical colleges, 3 large research institutes, 12 Max-Plank Institutes and 9 institutes of the Frauenhofer Gesellschaft, Bavaria ranks among the most significant research locations in the world.
With its Elite Network, Bavaria is ready to join the international competition to attract the best minds in science and research.