Ursula Münch

Ursula Münch serves as Professor of Political Science at Bundeswehr University Munich (currently on leave) and Director of the Academy for Political Education Tutzing since 2011, affiliated with the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences.

Her academic journey includes:

• Studies in political science, communication science, psychology, and modern history at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (1980-1985)
• Doctorate in political science at LMU (1989) on family policy
• Habilitation at LMU (1996) on social policy and federalism
• Professorship at Bundeswehr University Munich (1999-present)

Münch's research critically examines policy frameworks across education, family, demographic transitions, and migration, while analyzing structural dynamics in German federalism, party systems, and digital governance. Her work bridges theoretical comparative federalism studies with practical security and societal transformation challenges.

She holds influential advisory positions including:

• Member of the German Council of Science and Humanities (since 2015)
• Board of Directors, Munich Center for Internet Research (since 2015)
• University Council of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (since 2014)
• Chair of Board of Trustees, Catholic Foundation University of Applied Sciences Munich (since 2010)

Former leadership roles include Dean of the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences (2009-2011) and Vice-Dean (2007-2009) at Bundeswehr University Munich, demonstrating sustained institutional engagement alongside her directorship at Tutzing.