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The Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL) positions itself as a modern university educational institution based on the principles of independence in teaching and research. Our aim is to make a significant contribution to scientific and social development through high-quality educational programmes and innovative research.

With our two Faculties - the Faculty of Medical Sciences and the Faculty of Law - we offer a wide range of study programmes that are specifically designed to be taken part-time. This flexible structure enables our students to combine their academic studies with professional commitments and thus effectively pursue their career goals.

The (UFL) is home to three recognised research institutes: the Institute of Laboratory Medicine, the Institute of Translational Medicine and the Institute for Liechtenstein Law and Legal Theorie.

As a university committed to excellence in all aspects of its work, we invite you to become part of our vibrant and inspiring community. Discover how UFL can support your academic ambitions and help you realise your full potential.

UFL enables people to prove themselves in the knowledge society. This is a permanent, lifelong cycle. UFL provides the key to unlocking the door to new worlds of knowledge and experience. It is the task of UFL to actively participate in the sustainable further development of an equal society. 

The UFL is an agile and independent university in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Under the motto "Education is life-long!", the UFL fulfils the task of enabling working people in particular to work academically and make a creative impact. The UFL participates in the formation of values in society by conducting a self-critical discourse and orienting its research towards ethical and socially relevant topics. The UFL devotes particular attention to the overarching themes of diversity and sustainability. As an educational institution, it thus contributes to the beneficial development of society. To this end, it develops and tests the necessary concepts.

The values of the Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL) reflect our dedication to life-long and career-long education by providing those interested with the skills to carry out independent academic work. We are committed to independent and free research and guarantee the highest quality in teaching and research with our name. Our commitment to sustainable development, particularly in the field of education and science, emphasises our contribution to a better future.

As a unique educational institution in the region and beyond, we fulfil the clear need for continuous learning. Our agility and independence drive us to innovate daily in teaching and research and to address current social developments. A culture of mutual understanding and diversity is deeply rooted in our self-image.

We are an innovative team that fully identifies with the goals and tasks of UFL and contributes to their realisation. Our work contributes to the diversity of education in Liechtenstein and to the enhancement of Triesen as a centre of education. We strengthen our network by fostering co-operation in research and teaching with national and international partners who share our values. We offer a platform for academic exchange and make science and research accessible to a wide audience, which is in line with our core values of openness and a sense of community.