TH Ulm University
Technische Hochschule Ulm | |
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1960 |
| Rector | Volker Reuter |
| Students | 2,915 (Summer semester 2023) |
| Location | Ulm , Baden-Württemberg , Germany |
| Website | www.thu.de |
TH Ulm University (abbreviated THU) is a public university of applied sciences located in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is a founding member of the doctoral association for universities of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg, established in 2022.[1]
Profile
The institution was founded in 1960 as the State School of Engineering with four programs: Mechanical Engineering (Design), Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing), Communications Engineering, and Precision Engineering. In 1971, it became a Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences). Following changes in state higher education law, it was renamed Hochschule Ulm in 2006. Since March 1, 2019, it has been known as Technische Hochschule Ulm (THU).[2] The university operates two campuses in Ulm: Prittwitzstraße and Albert-Einstein-Allee.
Faculties
THU comprises six faculties:
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- Mathematics, Natural and Economic Sciences
- Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Engineering
- Production Engineering and Production Management
- Mechatronics and Medical Engineering
International Cooperation
The university maintains partnerships with institutions in 35 countries, totaling 65 agreements across five continents. Students can spend a semester abroad at one of 140 partner universities or complete practical training or thesis work internationally.[3]
Academic Programs
THU offers 22 bachelor's programs, 10 master's programs, and 11 dual study programs. It also provides cooperative doctoral opportunities in collaboration with selected universities and through the Baden-Württemberg doctoral association for universities of applied sciences.
Energy Economics Program
The bachelor's program in Energy Economics, introduced in 2012 and comprehensively revised in 2025, focuses on management, energy economics, sustainable energy technologies, and energy information management. It prepares graduates for careers in energy supply, grid operation, consulting, and public administration. The program combines theory and practice, with lecturers from companies such as EnBW, E.ON, and Ernst & Young contributing practical expertise. Students can choose electives, projects, and internships, and an optional semester abroad is possible without extending the standard study period.
Research and Facilities
Research, development, and technology transfer are integral to THU's mission. The university hosts 14 faculty institutes and the central Institute for Applied Research (IAF). Key facilities include:
- Automotive Center: Equipped with industrial-level test benches for hydraulics, engines, and vehicle systems.
- Hydraulics Competence Center: Founded in 2012, funded by private industry and supported by the Ulm Chamber of Commerce.
- Institute for Energy Technology and Energy Economics (IEE): Focused on sustainable energy systems, featuring the THU Energy Park real-world laboratory, inaugurated in July 2024. It includes Germany's first hydrogen-powered gas turbine operating under real conditions.
- ZAFH MikroSens: A joint project developing millimeter-wave sensor technology for industrial applications.
Student Representation
Since October 2013, student interests have been represented by the VS Ulm organization, which participates in university governance and organizes social events such as orientation weeks and campus festivals.
Architecture
The Prittwitzstraße campus was designed by architect Günter Behnisch in the late 1950s and opened in 1962. Due to its innovative use of prefabricated concrete elements, it was listed as a cultural monument in 2001. The second campus at Albert-Einstein-Allee was expanded in 2021 with a new building featuring a renewable energy concept.
External Links
Coordinates: 48°24′31.9″N 9°59′51″E / 48.408861°N 9.99750°E
References
- ↑ Gemeinsames Amtsblatt Baden-Württemberg (GABl.) Nr. 6 (2022) vom 29. Juni 2022, S. 419 ff.
- ↑ Portrait
- ↑ THU Partnerhochschulen Berichtsseite – 1 – Development Site
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