University Coalition for Students’ Personal Development

The University Coalition for Student Inner Development brings together higher education institutions and universities worldwide with the aim of establishing inner development as an integral part of academic education. The aim is to empower students to shape the future in a resilient and responsible manner.

Higher education should not only impart knowledge, but also nurture the potential and character of young people. In an increasingly complex world, we need people who can act with inner strength, ethical awareness and the ability to shape the future. Driven by this conviction, the University Coalition for Student Inner Development was founded in 2024 – an alliance of universities and higher education institutions seeking to establish inner development as part of preparing students for the future.

Project timeline

Initially, the participating universities will work in working groups to develop common principles, structures and objectives. The aim is not to impose a uniform model, but to create a flexible, practice-oriented framework that takes account of the diversity of local circumstances. As the project progresses, the participating institutions will undertake to identify existing initiatives for inner development, carry out a self-evaluation and, building on this, draw up action plans. It is also planned that experiences and results will be shared regularly within the coalition so that members can learn from one another.

Aim of the project

The coalition’s aim is for every student to leave the university having developed a sustainable practice of inner development. In concrete terms, this means creating learning environments that foster resilience, a sense of purpose, creative problem-solving and collaborative action. In the long term, this should help ensure that graduates are not only successful in their careers but also contribute actively and responsibly to shaping a better society.