The University of Liechtenstein is one of the four centres for higher education in the Principality of Liechtenstein.The University was founded in 1961 mainly for the teaching of mechanical and civil engineers which later evolved into the Liechtenstein School of Engineering.In 1992 the establishment was formally recognised as the Liechtenstein University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Liechtenstein) and became the Hochschule Liechtenstein in 2005. In 2008 the institution derived the status as a university and received the right to offer doctoral programs in addition to Bachelor's and Master's programs according to the Bologna process. This included further extensions of the university and research programs with other universities.About 1,200 students are studying at the university. Students and lecturers from more than 40 countries and about 80 partnership agreements with universities worldwide are an expression of the international setting. The very personal study and work environment is another characteristic.