Its experimental course programme is aimed at encouraging young people to pursue careers in science.

20 professors were expelled in 1933, among them economist Wilhelm Röpke, who emigrated, and linguist Hermann Jacobsohn, who committed suicide.

They encourage researchers to cross the boundaries of disciplines, institutes, departments and faculties within the participating university.

The current SFB at Philipps-University Marburg are:[9] As per the QS World University Rankings of 2024, the institution is situated within the 761–770 range globally, and it holds the 40–41 position nationally.

[12] In the ARWU World Rankings of 2023, the university is listed in the 401–500 range worldwide, and it takes a national position between 25 and 31.