Bielefeld University is considered a "reform" university and is one of its kind in Germany. The university is known for following an all-new style of teaching and organizing. Its broader goal is the re-establishment of the unity between teaching and research. As per this aim, all the faculty members teach courses related to the core of their research area. The main campus of the university is adjacent to Teutoburg Forest and is well served by public transport. BU is recognized across the globe, especially for its Faculty of Sociology. The faculty is associated with legendary German socialists Norbert Elias and Niklas Luhmann. Bielefeld is home to a UNESCO School Project." Oberstufen-Kolleg," which aims to develop international cooperation and understanding. The university holds its approach to research as "interdisciplinary," and in order to further facilitate the plan, all the faculty are housed in one contained architecture. BU is an internationally recognized institution working to make a significant contribution to a progressive and culturally diverse society.