Technische Hochschule Deggendorf

What Technische Hochschule Deggendorf does

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf (THD), also known internationally as Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT), is a public university of applied sciences established in 1994 in Deggendorf, Bavaria. It is owned by the Free State of Bavaria through the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and the Arts and serves more than 9,000 students across three main campuses — Deggendorf, Pfarrkirchen (the European Campus Rottal-Inn, a fully English-language international campus), and Cham — supported by a network of 17 specialized Innovation & Technology Campuses spanning optics, sensor technology, health, and energy domains across East Bavaria. The university delivers bachelor and master degree programs across faculties including Applied Health Sciences, Applied Computer Science, Applied Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Applied Natural Sciences, with an applied-research portfolio anchored in cooperative projects with regional industry.

Name

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf

Legal name

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf

Website

https://th-deg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf is a public Bavarian university of applied sciences founded in 1994, serving over 9,000 students across three main campuses and 17 specialized technology campuses with applied bachelor, master, continuing education, and research programs, and coordinating Malaysian government scholarship students across 14 Bavarian universities.

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Product category

Higher Education (University of Applied Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

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Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), STEM-Focused Technical Universities (EDAHAEAD), Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Applied sciences university
• Higher education programs
• Technology transfer services
• Continuing professional education
• International student mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Hutthurm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Public Funding (Hochschulfinanzierung): THD receives core operational funding from the State of Bavaria (Freistaat Bayern) and the federal German government, covering instruction, research, and administration. This is the primary revenue stream for the public university.
2. Third-Party Research Funding (Drittmittelfinanzierung): THD acquires project-based research funding from EU programs (ESF+, Erasmus+), the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art (Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst), DAAD, and industry partners. The EnergieKreis project (01.01.2026–31.12.2028) is co-funded by ESF+ and the Bavarian state.
3. Tuition Fees — International Students: Tuition fees for non-EU international students are a revenue stream. The KOBM coordinates approximately 30 government scholarship students annually from Malaysia plus growing numbers of private students, with costs for the propedeutic semester borne by the Malaysian side.
4. Continuing Education & Professional Development: THD offers fee-based continuing education programs including Hochschulzertifikate (university certificates), individual module enrollment, Bachelor- and Master-level continuing programs, and professional development seminars. These generate tuition revenue from lifelong learners and working professionals.
5. Stipendium Sponsorship (Deutschlandstipendien): External sponsorship of Deutschlandstipendien by companies and organizations (e.g., AlumniNet e.V. funds up to five Germany scholarships annually) contributes to student support funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf is a public German university of applied sciences offering bachelor's and master's degree programs across faculties including Applied Health Sciences, Applied Computer Science, Applied Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Applied Natural Sciences, delivered at three main campuses in Deggendorf, Pfarrkirchen (European Campus Rottal-Inn/ECRI), and Cham. Beyond degree education, THD provides fee-based continuing education (Hochschulzertifikate) for professionals, applied research and technology transfer through 17 Innovation & Technology Campuses for regional SMEs, and operates the Koordinierungsstelle Bayern-Malaysia coordinating Malaysian government scholarship students across 14 Bavarian universities.

Product overview

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf (THD) is a German university of applied sciences offering a comprehensive higher education portfolio. The core offering consists of Bachelor and Master degree programs across multiple faculties (Applied Health Sciences, Applied Computer Science, Applied Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Natural Sciences). The institution operates multiple sub-brands including the European Campus Rottal-Inn (ECRI) for international programs. Beyond degree education, THD provides continuing education through university certificates (Hochschulzertifikate) and flexible module booking options. Research and technology transfer are delivered through dedicated research groups, institutes, and 17 Technology Campuses across the region that connect academic research with regional industry needs. The institution supports student mobility through Erasmus+ exchange programs and Summer Schools, while special programs like the Koordinierungsstelle Bayern-Malaysia manage international scholarship recipients.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Fast Forest: Formula Student racing team developing electric race cars
• International Week
• Taste the World
• myTHD App
• Silicon Valley Program
• WURI Ranking

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs (Bachelorstudiengänge) Undergraduate applied degree programs offered across multiple faculties including Applied Health Sciences, Applied Computer Science, Applied Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Applied Natural Sciences, delivered at the Deggendorf, Pfarrkirchen (ECRI), and Cham campuses. Targeted at German Abiturienten and international applicants seeking practice-oriented higher education.
• Master's Degree Programs (Masterstudiengänge) Graduate degree programs providing advanced academic and professional education across multiple disciplines for bachelor graduates seeking specialized qualifications at THD.
• University Certificates (Hochschulzertifikate) Fee-based certificate programs for continuing education and professional development, with individual modules available for flexible booking. Targeted at working professionals and lifelong learners seeking academically recognized credentials without committing to a full degree program.
• European Campus Rottal-Inn (ECRI) International campus location in Pfarrkirchen offering fully English-taught bachelor's and master's degree programs designed for international students, with KULTURcafé and international student services.
• 17 Innovation & Technology Campuses (Technologie Campus) Network of 17 specialized regional campuses (including Ruhstorf TZE for energy, Bad Kötzing health campus, Teisnach for optics and sensors, Hutthurm, Plattling, Weißenburg, Grafenau, Vilshofen, Freyung, Oberschneiding BITZ, Parsberg/Lupburg, Spiegelau TAZ, and others) delivering applied research and technology transfer services to East Bavarian SMEs.
• Forschungsgruppen & Institute (Research Groups & Institutes) Research groups and institutes conducting applied research across technology, health, and business domains, executing third-party funded projects such as EnergieKreis (biogenic hydrogen) and NEFTON 3000 (megawatt charging).
• Erasmus+ Mobility Program European student exchange program enabling study and internship periods abroad at partner universities worldwide, administered through Mobility Online with Erasmus+ grants (€540–€750/month depending on country), travel cost subsidies, and inclusivity top-ups.
• Summer Schools Intensive short-term programs typically lasting 3-8 weeks combining academic courses, language training, and cultural activities abroad. Targeted at THD students seeking international exposure within shorter timeframes.
• Koordinierungsstelle Bayern-Malaysia (KOBM) Coordination office managing approximately 200 Malaysian government scholarship recipients (MARA and JPA funded) studying at 14 Bavarian universities, providing a preparatory German language semester, TestDaF/telc exam preparation, university placement, and ongoing academic monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• WURI 2023: 1st place globally in Entrepreneurial Spirit
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Technical University of Munich (TUM)coreTechnology or IntegrationTHD collaborates with TUM in the NEFTON 3000 funded project, conducting megawatt charging technology research for battery-electric commercial vehicles at TUM's test bench infrastructure. Testing generates data on thermal behavior, cooling systems, and safety architecture for 3 MW charging.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE)coreTechnology or IntegrationFraunhofer ISE in Freiburg partnered with THD in the NEFTON 3000 project to conduct megawatt charging technology research and testing, contributing expertise in solar energy systems integration and thermal management for high-power charging applications.
• MAN Truck & BuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAN Truck & Bus partnered with THD and other NEFTON 3000 project partners to demonstrate 3,000-ampere stable charging current, representing a breakthrough in megawatt charging technology for battery-electric commercial vehicles.
• Hochschule LandshutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHochschule Landshut collaborated with THD in the H2Bio project as part of the EnergieKreis initiative, demonstrating biogenic hydrogen production technology. Muhammad Maaz and Tanja Wainz from Landshut presented their H2Bio research at the EnergieKreis workshop at THD's Technologiezentrum Energie.
• INTEC Education College (Shah Alam, Malaysia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTEC Education College in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia offers A-Level German (ALG) and SACE International programs preparing MARA and JPA scholarship students for German university study. A cooperation agreement was signed in November 2024. Approximately 339 Malaysian students prepared for German study at INTEC in 2021.
• German Malaysian Institute (GMI, Malaysia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGMI is a key Malaysian partner institution preparing students for German university admission through technical and vocational training combined with German language instruction. It is part of the KOBM network of four major Malaysia-based study preparation programs.
• Methodist College (Malaysia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMethodist College offers study preparation programs for Malaysian students aspiring to study in Germany, with German Educare providing language training support. One of four Malaysian partner institutions in the KOBM network.
• Sunway College (AUSMAT Program, Malaysia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunway College offers the AUSMAT (Australian Matriculation) program combined with German language preparation for students seeking German university admission. One of four Malaysian partner institutions in the KOBM network.
• German Malaysian External Partners (Malaiische Seite)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMalaysian government bodies including MARA (Majlis Amanah Rakyat) and JPA (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam) fund government scholarships for Malaysian students studying in Bavaria. The Malaysian side bears costs for the propedeutic semester. A cooperation agreement has been in place since 2002.
• 14 Bavarian Universities (via KOBM program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner14 Bavarian universities participate in the KOBM Malaysia coordination program managed by THD. THD's KOBM office handles the preparatory semester for Malaysian scholarship students and coordinates their placement across all 14 participating universities.
• Erasmus+ Partner Universities WorldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTHD maintains a network of Erasmus+ and bilateral exchange partner universities worldwide. Students can study abroad at partner institutions with tuition waivers and Erasmus+ grants. Applications are processed through Mobility Online.
• Bayerische Hochschulzentren (BAYCHINA, BFHZ, BAYLAT, BAYHOST, BAYIND)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFive Bavarian higher education centers for China, France, Latin America, Central/Eastern/Southeastern Europe, and India provide THD students with specialized mobility support, scholarships, and networking for study abroad in those regions.
• Host Family Program Partners (Regional Bavarian Families)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Bavarian families host international students through THD's Host Family Programme, providing cultural immersion, social integration, and English-language practice opportunities. Applications accepted from Cham/Pfarrkirchen (15.09–31.10) and Deggendorf (01.03–15.04 and 15.09–31.10).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hochschule Landshut: Lower-Bavarian Hochschule and named research partner of THD on the H2Bio biogenic hydrogen project (EnergieKreis). Direct peer in size, regional scope, and applied-energy research profile.
• Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI): Bavarian Technische Hochschule with similar applied-research and industry-partnership model, including automotive and mobility industry ties (Audi, Continental). Highly comparable institutional positioning, funding mix, and transfer-to-industry focus.
• Hochschule Darmstadt (h_da): Mid-sized German Hochschule with a comparable engineering and business portfolio plus active international-recruitment and Erasmus+ posture. Similar scale and operational profile to THD.
• Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm: Major Bavarian Technische Hochschule with similar faculty mix in engineering, business, and applied sciences. Competes for the same Bavarian state funding pool and for the same international student cohorts.
• Hochschule Karlsruhe (HKA): Baden-Württemberg Hochschule with comparable applied-sciences positioning, technology-transfer campus model, and engineering portfolio — natural cross-state comparison point for THD's scale and structure.
• Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH Regensburg): Neighbouring Bavarian Hochschule of comparable size and applied-sciences profile. Closest direct peer in terms of regional industrial embedding, applied-research intensity, and student demographics in East Bavaria.
• Hochschule München (Munich University of Applied Sciences): Largest Bavarian Hochschule for applied sciences. Direct peer in degree portfolio (Bachelor/Master) and continuing-education (Hochschulzertifikate) model, with overlapping competition for Munich-region and international applicants.
• FH Aachen (Aachen University of Applied Sciences): Large German Hochschule with strong industry partnerships and a comparable multi-campus structure. Used as a national benchmark for applied-research output per FTE among Hochschulen.

Broad incumbents

• Technische Universität München (TUM): Bavaria's flagship technical university and direct NEFTON 3000 project partner of THD. Same regional talent pool and Drittmittel competitions, but a much broader, research-university portfolio.

Emerging players

• Saxion University of Applied Sciences: Dutch university of applied sciences with a multi-campus model, applied-research focus, and strong international-student recruitment (incl. partnerships in Asia). Useful cross-border peer for THD's internationalization and ECRI English-language positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/HochschuleDeggendorf
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/school/technische-hochschule-deggendorf
• Instagraminstagram.com/th_deggendorf
• TikToktiktok.com/@th_deggendorf?lang=de-DE
• Xx.com/th_deggendorf

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Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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