Established in 1973, Universität der Bundeswehr München, commonly known as the University of the German Federal Armed Forces in Munich, is unique among German universities; it is among two institutions run under German Federal Armed Forces. Within fields like engineering, social sciences, economics, and computer technology the university offers a wide range of academic courses. With many of its students active-duty military members, Universität der Bundeswehr München is unique in terms of tight links to the military. Students there benefit from a combination of academic knowledge and practical experience, therefore equipping them for professions in the military and the civilian sectors. Universität der Bundeswehr München provides a unique and enjoyable educational experience for students interested in integrating academic study with military training and research possibilities as faculty members involved in creative research across a number of fields interact with them. Furthermore highly valued by the institution is research.