The University of Konstanz was founded in southern Germany as a prototype for a modern and compact campus university.
Former rectors of the University of Konstanz
- 2018 – 2020
Professor Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein
- 2009 – 2018
Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Ulrich Rüdiger
- 2000 – 2009
Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Gerhart v. Graevenitz †
- 1996 – 2000
Professor Dr. Rudolf Cohen †
- 1991 – 1996
Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Bernd Rüthers
- 1976 – 1991
Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Horst Sund †
- 1974 – 1976
Professor Dr. Frieder Naschold †
- 1972 – 1973
Dr. Theopont Diez (State Commissioner) †
- 1966 – 1972
Professor Dr. Dr. Ing. E.h. Gerhard Hess †