Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

What Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen does

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) is a public University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften) located in the central region of Hessen, Germany, operating three campuses in Gießen, Friedberg, and Wetzlar. Founded in 1838 and operating as a Fachhochschule for approximately 50 years, THM is a legally independent public corporation (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts) under Hessian state law, owned and funded by the State of Hessen and supervised by the Hessian Ministry for Science and Research. The institution serves prospective, enrolled, and alumni students, as well as working professionals, offering Bachelor's, Master's, dual-study (StudiumPlus), distance learning (Fernstudiengänge), and continuing education (Weiterbildung, including certificate courses) programs across engineering, business, life sciences, and social sciences faculties. THM is led by President Prof. Dr. Matthias Willems and supported by a staff of 501-1,000 employees.

THM operates a digital learning ecosystem alongside its physical campuses. Core platforms include the E-Campus student portal for applications and administration, Moodle as the learning management system, PILOS for video conferencing, Panopto for lecture recordings, next.Hessenbox for cloud file storage, and THMfind (the library search portal aggregating DBIS, EZB, and publication servers). The Chipkarte multifunction smart card integrates student ID, RMV/NVV semester public transport ticket, library access, electronic wallet for Studierendenwerk dining, and building access into a single credential. The institution also runs a mobile application, Studium 360° student wellbeing services, and supports the BliZ center for visually impaired students.

The business model is anchored by state government appropriations for teaching, research, and operations. Secondary revenue streams include semester contributions (administrative fees, AStA fees, Semesterticket), tuition from continuing education and select Master's programs, and third-party research funding from federal, state, EU, and industry sources via the Forschungsförderung and transfer activities. Distribution is multi-channel: on-campus delivery across three sites, distance learning for nationwide reach, dual-study via regional employer partnerships, and international recruitment through International Talents@THM and bilateral exchange agreements. Customer acquisition leverages open days, trial programs (Hessen Technikum), school outreach (Kontaktstelle Schule&THM), and an active social media presence.

Name

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen

Legal name

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM)

Website

https://thm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1838

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) is a public University of Applied Sciences in Hessen, Germany, operating campuses in Gießen, Friedberg, and Wetzlar. It delivers accredited bachelor's, master's, dual, and distance learning programs to students and working professionals via a digital learning ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Applied sciences university
• Engineering education
• Dual study programs
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hessen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a German public university (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts), THM is primarily funded through state government appropriations for teaching, research, and operations.
2. Tuition and Fees: Students pay semester contributions including administrative fees and student union fees. Certain continuing education programs (Zertifikatslehrgänge, Master programs) charge tuition.
3. Research Funding and Contracts: Third-party research funding from federal and state governments, EU programs, and industry contracts through Forschungsförderung and transfer activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen is a public University of Applied Sciences offering accredited Bachelor and Master degree programs, dual study programs (StudiumPlus), distance learning (Fernstudiengänge), and continuing education (Weiterbildung) across engineering, business, life sciences, and social sciences faculties. The university delivers these programs across three campuses in Gießen, Friedberg, and Wetzlar, supported by a digital learning ecosystem (E-Campus, Moodle, PILOS, Panopto, Chipkarte) and applied research with regional industry partners.

Product overview

Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen is a University of Applied Sciences offering a comprehensive digital learning ecosystem alongside traditional academic degree programs. The core digital infrastructure includes the E-Campus student portal, Moodle learning management system, and specialized platforms for video (PILOS, Panopto) and cloud storage (next.Hessenbox). The Chipkarte serves as the unified student identity card integrating semester tickets, library access, and dining payments. The Hochschulbibliothek provides extensive digital and physical library services through the THMfind search portal. Academic offerings span Bachelor and Master programs in various formats (full-time, dual, distance learning) plus continuing education certificates through StudiumPlus and Weiterbildung.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor- & Masterstudiengänge (Degree Programs) Full-time, dual, distance learning, and continuing education degree programs at Bachelor and Master levels across multiple disciplines including engineering, business, life sciences, and social sciences, for school leavers and working professionals seeking accredited credentials.
• StudiumPlus (Dual Study Program) Dual study program combining university-level academic coursework with practical professional experience at partner companies, offered to students seeking integrated work-study pathways.
• Fernstudiengänge (Distance Learning Programs) Distance learning degree programs that allow students to pursue university qualifications remotely with flexible scheduling, expanding the institution's reach beyond physical campuses.
• Weiterbildung (Continuing Education) Continuing education offerings including Master's programs and certificate courses (Zertifikatslehrgänge) for professional development aimed at working professionals.
• Hochschulbibliothek (University Library Services) University library services including physical and digital media lending, e-learning support, writing assistance, publication services, study spaces (Lernortplus), and access to the THMfind aggregated search portal for students and researchers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• Studierendenwerk GießencoreOthersThe student services organization operates canteens (Mensen), cafeterias, and student housing. THM students receive meal plans and dining services through chip card integration with Studierendenwerk facilities.
• RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund) and NVV (Nordhessischer Verkehrsverbund)coreOthersTHM provides semester tickets that serve as public transportation passes for students across RMV and NVV regions, enabling unlimited travel on buses and trains.
• Nextbike (Leihradsystem)minorOthersBike rental partnership providing students and staff with first 60 minutes free on Nextbike rides, ideal for commutes from train stations to campus.
• Hessische Hochschulen für Angewandte WissenschaftenregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHM participates in the statewide network of applied sciences universities in Hesse. Prof. Willems serves as deputy spokesperson for the Hessian HAW conference, coordinating shared initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Technische Hochschule Köln: Largest German TH with broad engineering, applied sciences, and social-sciences portfolio; a same-category incumbent that defines national benchmarks THM competes against in research and employer partnerships.
• Universität Kassel: Hessian public university with significant engineering and applied-sciences departments; broader research mandate but overlaps with THM in Central/Northern Hessen for STEM applicants and third-party research funding.

Direct peers

• Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart: Stuttgart-based HAW focused on engineering, architecture, and business; similar Fachhochschule applied-research orientation, dual-study emphasis, and scale bracket as THM.
• Technische Universität Ilmenau: Public technical university combining university-level research with applied engineering; relevant comparator for THM's positioning across the Bachelor/Master and continuing-education stack.
• Hochschule RheinMain: Hessian HAW operating campuses in Wiesbaden and Rüsselsheim with overlapping engineering, business, and applied-sciences programs; competes head-to-head for Central Hessen applicants and dual-study employer partnerships.
• Hochschule Darmstadt: Hessian HAW with engineering, design, and social-sciences programs; direct same-state competitor for school-leaver pipeline and applied-research contracts within Hessen.
• Technische Hochschule Aschaffenburg: Smaller Bavarian TH comparable in size and applied-sciences scope to THM, with dual-study and industry-transfer models closely aligned with THM's StudiumPlus approach.
• Technische Hochschule Darmstadt: Hessian University of Applied Sciences (h_da) with multiple campuses in Darmstadt and a comparable engineering/business/life-sciences portfolio; directly competes for the same regional student pool and applied-research funding within Hessen.
• Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS): Bavarian Technische Hochschule with two campuses and a similar engineering/technology/business scope; comparable size, applied-research model, and study-format mix (full-time, dual, distance).

Regional players

• Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen: Full research university located in the same city as THM's headquarters; competes for the same Gießen student base and employer-linkage opportunities, particularly across the natural and life sciences.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thmtweets
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/thmittelhessen
• Facebookfacebook.com/thm.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/technische-hochschule-mittelhessen
• Instagraminstagram.com/thmittelhessen
• TikToktiktok.com/@thmittelhessen

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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