The Institute for Natural Resource Sciences (IUNR) is committed to the sustainable use of natural resources and intact habitats for humans, animals and plants. We train aspiring environmental engineers, offer a wide range of continuing education programmes and carry out applied research and development. As pioneers in the development of sustainable solutions, our work is interdisciplinary, science-based and relates to current, socially relevant issues. Our thematic focus is the interfaces between society, the environment and technology.

About us

Sustainability report of the Institute (short version, in German only) (PDF 726,8 KB)

Our BSc course draws on topics from both the natural sciences and other disciplines such as engineering, social sciences and economics. Students can choose between five different specialisations: organic farming and horticulture, landscape/education/tourism, renewable raw materials and energies, nature management and urban ecosystems.

The new Master programme Environment and Natural Resources combines natural and social sciences with technological competencies and therefore imparts the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary abilities to deal with complex environmental questions.

The Institute of Natural Resource Sciences offers a wide range of further education courses for professionals and enthusiasts:

The IUNR conducts research in three research centres, Ecological Engineering, Ecosystems and Biodiversity, and Environmental and Agrofood Systems, which are comprised of a total of 22 research groups. The focus of our research is the development of sustainable solutions at the interfaces between society, environment and technology. In collaboration with our partners from private and public companies, we work on applied research and development projects and also offer various services. This active participation in national and European research programmes creates synergies between the various parties involved.