Contents of the University Act

The University Act (UG 2002) serves as the fundamental legal basis for public universities, opens an external URL in a new window. It contains provisions governing organizational matters (e.g., management, financing, governing bodies, etc.), academic programs (e.g., types of programs, admission, examinations, academic degrees, etc.), as well as provisions regarding university staff.

A well-known section of the UG is §109

• §109 Duration of Employment Relationships (Chain Contract Regulation)
  • Old (Jan. 1, 2016 – Sept. 30, 2021)
  • Current version effective (Oct. 1, 2021)

Who negotiates the University Act?

The Federal Ministry of Education, Science, and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Forschung / BMBWF, opens an external URL in a new window) drafts proposed amendments to the law. Ultimately, the bill is reviewed by the Science Committee (Wissenschaftsausschuss) and passed by the National Council. The performance agreements (Leistungsvereinbarungen, LV) are not part of the text of the law itself, but they are legally enshrined in the University Act and are negotiated by the rectorate of the respective university (represented by the rector) and the BMBWF.
 

Downloads/Links?

• University Act
• Performance Agreements