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Appendix C<br />
Germany. <strong>The</strong> University is shaped by the people<br />
who teach, learn and research here, all <strong>of</strong> whom<br />
benefit from a working in a research university<br />
that operates internationally while remaining<br />
conscious <strong>of</strong> its traditions; cooperates with<br />
numerous universities and research establishments<br />
all over the world; and has developed<br />
teaching and research methods that enjoy worldwide<br />
recognition.<br />
Living up <strong>to</strong> its long tradition as a classic<br />
University with a full range <strong>of</strong> courses, Bonn<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers nearly a 100 different first degree programmes.<br />
Students can choose from a wide and<br />
modern range <strong>of</strong> subjects that allow a multiplicity<br />
<strong>of</strong> combinations. <strong>The</strong> university provides<br />
numerous continuing education courses for<br />
mature students, which enjoy great popularity.<br />
Alongside the classic subjects, the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Bonn also developed novel concepts for interdisciplinary<br />
and international study. In addition, it<br />
maintains partnerships with universities in<br />
Europe, America, Asia and Australia, and almost<br />
a sixth <strong>of</strong> the student body is made up <strong>of</strong> international<br />
students.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Graduate Institute <strong>of</strong> International Studies<br />
(HEI)<br />
<strong>The</strong> HEI was created in 1927, as<br />
an institution providing students <strong>of</strong><br />
all nations the means <strong>of</strong> undertaking<br />
and pursuing international<br />
studies, through multi- and transdisciplinary<br />
approaches, developed since its creation.<br />
It was setup alongside the other development,<br />
international and intergovernmental institutions<br />
established in Geneva. For a long time it was one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the only academic institutions in the world <strong>to</strong><br />
deal solely with the study <strong>of</strong> international<br />
relations.<br />
It represents a special interface between the<br />
theory and practice <strong>of</strong> international relations and<br />
responds <strong>to</strong> the growing importance <strong>of</strong> international<br />
relations in the world <strong>to</strong>day. <strong>The</strong><br />
Institute's research activities benefit both students,<br />
the international community in Geneva, as<br />
well as international relations pr<strong>of</strong>essionals from<br />
the diplomatic and private sec<strong>to</strong>rs.<br />
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