Student Initiatives

If you don’t just want to hear about AI, computer science, and digitalization but actually get hands-on, you’ll find a vibrant community at the University of Bayreuth. Students organize talks, labs, and competitions, build prototypes, and connect faculties across the university. Getting started often doesn’t require extensive prior knowledge—what matters is curiosity, teamwork, and a hands-on mindset.​

Bayreuth AI Association

The AI Association is a student-led initiative at the University of Bayreuth for everyone who’s passionate about AI and ML. Our mission is to create a platform to foster the exchange of knowledge and upskill our members through practical applications of AI/ML. Our activities include skill-sharing sessions, guest talks from industry and academia experts, and hands-on programming projects.

b{u}ilt – Bayreuth Initiative for Legal Tech e.V.

b{u}ilt is a student initiative that focuses on the diverse developments in the field of legal tech. Through workshops, lectures, and collaborations, we raise awareness of the relevance of legal tech and promote its development. No prior knowledge of technology or law is required.

Elefant Racing e.V. (Formula Student Bayreuth)

The Formula Student Bayreuth Team develops an electric single-seater racing car every year and competes in international competitions (including Hockenheim). The team was founded in 2004, has been competing in the electric class since 2010, and deliberately works on an interdisciplinary basis (engineering, economics, media, and computer science courses). In addition to vehicle construction, there are projects relating to data, testing, management, and, in some cases, autonomous/driverless development.