Kiesinger founded two universities: the University of Konstanz in 1966 and the University of Passau in 1972. He was a strong supporter of higher education and believed that it was essential for the development of a modern society. The University of Konstanz was the first university to be founded in West Germany after World War II.
The Remarkable Legacy of Kurt Georg Kiesinger: Unveiling the Chancellor of West Germany (1966-1969)