Welcome to the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts!

The ministry serves as Baden-Württemberg's highest state authority for all public universities, the majority of non-university research institutions, academic libraries and archives as well as important art institutions in the state.

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Research

Baden-Württemberg is the No. 1 research location in Europe, be it in artificial intelligence, the life sciences or engineering.

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Arts and Culture

Baden-Württemberg is a region where the arts scene is multifaceted, inventive and backed by strong support from the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts.

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Higher Education

The State of Baden-Württemberg in Southwest Germany is home to famous university cities like Heidelberg, Tübingen and Freiburg.

The Ministry of Science, Research and Arts

The Ministry

The Ministry of Science, Research and Arts represents key areas of Baden-Württemberg's state policy.

Wissenschaftsministerin Petra Olschowski steht in der Fußgängerzone vor dem Ministerium
Minister

Petra Olschowski

Petra Olschowski has been the Minister of Science, Research and Arts for the State of Baden-Württemberg since September 2022. Before she served as State Secretary in the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts.

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State Secretary

Arne Braun

As political state secretary, Arne Braun is responsible for art and cultural policy in the state and has been at the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts since September 2022.

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Deputy Minister

Dr. Hans J. Reiter

As Deputy Minister, Dr. Hans J. Reiter is the employer of the staff in the Ministry. He manages and coordinates the tasks performed by the departments.