The Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society is committed to vibrant diversity and equal opportunities. An open and respectful approach to studying and working is of central importance to you.

The term diversity refers to the differences between people in terms of visible and invisible characteristics such as gender, nationality, cultural diversity, different age groups, world views, religion and people with disabilities. Diversity can be associated with challenges, as working together is not free from conflict. Nevertheless, HWG LU sees diversity primarily as an opportunity and enrichment and wants to make use of the diverse potential of its students and employees.

With its activities in the area of diversity, the university would like to contribute to the development of a diversity-oriented and non-discriminatory university culture. The concept of diversity is already anchored in many areas of the university's strategy. This is evidenced by the fact that HWG LU has been audited as a "family-friendly university" since 2002. In 2010, it signed the "Diversity Charter" and has regularly participated in the "Diversity Days" since then. In June 2014, a new "mission statement" was adopted, which enshrines diversity and equal opportunities as core values. A "Policy on Protection against Discrimination" has been in place since 2018 and in March 2024, HWG LU was awarded the "Shaping Diversity" certificate by the Stifterverband for the successful completion of a two-year auditing process.

The promotion of diversity is also a question of democracy and the participation of people, e.g. in the realization of educational equality and equal opportunities. It is therefore important to the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society to make a statement as part of its diversity strategy and has joined the Rhineland-Palatinate alliance "Democracy wins!". By joining, the university wants to position itself clearly and work to strengthen democracy. The HWG LU would like to network with other organizations and stakeholders and initiate publicly effective projects on the topics of "The role of democracy in the university" and the "Tasks and functions of a university in a democracy".