What Technische Hochschule Nürnberg does

Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm (THN, also "Ohm" or "Nuremberg Tech") is a public state university of applied sciences (Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften) headquartered at Keßlerplatz 12 in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1971 and operated as a legal entity under public law pursuant to Section 4 of the Bavarian Higher Education Act (BayHIG). The institution serves approximately 13,000 students across 13 faculties covering applied chemistry, mathematics/physics/humanities, architecture, civil engineering, business administration, design, electrical engineering/information technology, computer science, mechanical engineering/building services, social sciences, process engineering, materials engineering, and the Nürnberg School of Health. THN also reaches domestic and international prospective students through the Ohm International School, dual study models, and the O-MINT orientation programme, and engages industry and public-sector clients through contract research and technology transfer.

THN's core technology stack centers on applied research infrastructure organized across 12 in-institutes, 7 competence centres, and 3 embedded Fraunhofer research groups (Future Engineering, Neuromorphic Computing Solutions, Partikeltechnologien/Rohstoffinnovationen und Ressourceneffizienz). Specialized facilities include the Institut für Angewandte Wasserstoffforschung, Elektro- und Thermochemische Energiesysteme (H2OHM), the Institut für leistungselektronische Systeme (ELSYS), the Polymer Optical Fiber Application Center, the Zentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (KIZ) AI Center, and the Nürnberg School of Health. Six research priority areas — Energy & Resources, Materials & Production Technology, Mobility/Transport/Logistics, Health, Digitalization & AI, and Sustainability/Social Transformation — are supported by 70+ High Tech Agenda Bayern (HTA) professorships and two doctoral centres (Promotionszentrum Materialien und Produktionstechnik; Promotionszentrum Energietechnik).

THN's business model is driven primarily by state public funding from the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and the Arts, allocated by formula tied to student numbers, teaching performance, and third-party funding metrics. Revenue diversification comes from competitive third-party research grants (BMBF, EU H2020, Bavarian state programmes, industry contracts, foundations), Ohm Professional School continuing-education tuition (part-time degrees, certificate courses, seminars), technology-transfer services (Auftragsforschung, expert opinions/Gutachten, patent consulting, measurement series), and modest student semester fees. Distribution spans 14+ campus locations across Nuremberg, Kronach, Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz (Ohm Sustainability Campus), Rednitzhembach, and Lauf an der Pegnitz, supplemented by the Nuremberg Campus of Technology (NCT), Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Franken for SME digitalization support, the Energie Campus Nürnberg (EnCN), LEONARDO Center, DHIK, ERASMUS+, and the Crowdhelix open-innovation platform.

Name

Technische Hochschule Nürnberg

Legal name

Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm

Website

https://th-nuernberg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm is a Bavarian state university of applied sciences serving roughly 13,000 students across 13 faculties, delivering practice-oriented degree programmes, applied research through 12 institutes and 3 Fraunhofer groups, and technology-transfer services to industry, SMEs, and public-sector clients across 14+ regional campuses.

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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

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL), Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Applied research programs
• Professional continuing education
• Technology transfer services
• Dual study programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Public Funding: As a state university (staatliche Hochschule), THN receives core funding from the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and the Arts, based on student numbers, teaching performance, and third-party funding metrics.
2. Third-Party Research Funding: Funded through competitive grants from German federal ministries (BMBF), Bavarian state programmes, EU research frameworks (e.g., H2020), industry contracts, and foundations. Includes Auftragsforschung (contract research), aFuE-Verträge, and Fraunhofer collaborations.
3. Continuing Education and Professional Development: Ohm Professional School offers part-time degree programmes, certificate courses, seminars, and conferences for professionals. Zertifikatslehrgänge and berufsbegleitende Studiengänge generate tuition-style fees.
4. Technology Transfer Services: Revenue from inventor and patent consulting, commissioned research, expert opinions and measurement series (Gutachten und Messreihen), and technology transfer centre services.
5. Student Fees and Charges: Semester fees (Studierendenwerkbeitrag), examination fees, certification and apostille fees, printing costs in PC labs, and Ohm Shop merchandise sales.

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Core offering

Technische Hochschule Nürnberg (TH Nuremberg) is a public state university of applied sciences in Bavaria, Germany that delivers practice-oriented higher education through 13 faculties enrolling approximately 13,000 students. It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programmes, dual study programmes combining academic learning with on-the-job training, and continuing professional education via the Ohm Professional School, while operating applied research institutes, competence centers, and partnerships such as the Nuremberg Campus of Technology (NCT) and Energie Campus Nürnberg (EnCN).

Product overview

Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm (Ohm) is a German state university of applied sciences offering higher education across 13 faculties. The institution provides a comprehensive portfolio of educational products including bachelor's and master's degree programmes, dual study models, continuing education through Ohm Professional School, and university certificate programmes. Research is conducted through specialized institutes, competence centers, Fraunhofer research groups, and scientific collaborations such as the Nuremberg Campus of Technology (NCT) and Energie Campus Nürnberg.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ohm Innovation Center: Innovation center for research, teaching and innovation activities
• Ohm Professional School
• Ohm International School
• Ohm Innovation Talks
• Ohm-UX (Ohm User Experience Center)

Products and services

• Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programmes State-accredited bachelor's and master's degree programmes across 13 faculties covering engineering, business, design, social sciences, and information technology, designed for prospective students seeking practice-oriented higher education qualifications.
• Dual Study Programmes (Verbundstudium / Praxisintegriertes Studium) Combined academic-study and on-the-job vocational training programmes that integrate university instruction with company-based work phases, intended for students who want to earn a degree while gaining practical professional experience.
• Ohm Professional School Continuing education and professional development unit offering part-time master's degrees, certificate courses, and executive programmes for working professionals seeking to upskill or reskill in technology, business, and management disciplines.
• Ohm International School International academic and language programmes, including preparation semesters and study offerings aimed at international prospective students and exchange participants.
• O-MINT Orientation Programme Orientation and preparatory semester in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and technology intended for incoming students needing to qualify for STEM-related bachelor's programmes.
• Research Institutes and Competence Centers Institute-based applied research conducted through affiliated and in-house institutes covering polymer optical fibers, power electronics, and other technology areas, delivering industry-funded research, contract development, and technology transfer services to enterprises and public-sector clients.
• Nuremberg Campus of Technology (NCT) Joint research campus co-operated with Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and industry partners, providing technology-oriented research infrastructure, project collaboration platforms, and joint laboratories.
• Energie Campus Nürnberg (EnCN) Energy research and demonstration campus dedicated to renewable energy, energy efficiency, power electronics, and hydrogen research, hosting joint laboratories with industry partners.
• Zentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (KIZ) - Center for Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence research center coordinating AI-related teaching, research, and industry projects across the university and with regional enterprise partners.
• H2OHM Hydrogen Research Institute Hydrogen research institute focused on hydrogen generation, distribution, and applications, conducting applied projects with industrial and municipal partners in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region.
• Polymer Optical Fiber Application Center (POF-AC) Application center for polymer optical fiber technology providing applied research, prototyping, and industry collaboration services in optical data transmission and sensing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 research-oriented HTA professors across six thematic areas funded under the Bavarian High Tech Agenda
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Energie Campus Nürnberg (EnCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA scientific cooperation focused on energy research, networking, and innovation. THN is a founding member, contributing to research on renewable energy, energy storage, and sustainable energy systems. The EnCN recently celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2026.
• LEONARDO – Zentrum für Kreativität und InnovationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA centre for creativity and innovation housed in the LEONARDO campus building (LEO Labs), fostering interdisciplinary collaboration between THN members, students, and external innovators. Hosts startup activities, creative workshops, and innovation projects.
• Nuremberg Campus of Technology (NCT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA multi-institutional research campus bringing together THN, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), and industry partners across six thematic areas: Automation Technology, Energy & Storage Technologies, Intelligent Transport Planning, Technology Business & Society, Ambient Intelligence, and Building & Environment. Focuses on applied research, technology transfer, and SME support.
• Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (Future Engineering, Neuromorphic Computing Solutions, Partikeltechnologien)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree Fraunhofer research groups are embedded at THN: Future Engineering (focusing on sustainable engineering), Neuromorphic Computing Solutions (AI hardware), and Partikeltechnologien/Rohstoffinnovationen und Ressourceneffizienz (particle technology and raw materials innovation). These groups connect THN to Germany's leading applied research organization.
• Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum FrankenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA regional digitalization centre under the Mittelstand-Digital initiative, providing free or subsidized digital transformation support, workshops, and consulting to SMEs in Franconia (Franken). THN contributes expertise in AI, digitalization, and sustainability management.
• DuraFuelCellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA scientific research collaboration focused on durable fuel cell technology, likely involving the H2OHM hydrogen institute and other energy research groups at THN.
• Digitalisierungskolleg Disruption in Creativity (DisC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA digitalization college focused on disruption in creativity, exploring how digital technologies transform creative industries and processes.
• SPEECHESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA scientific research collaboration listed under THN's research cooperation initiatives, with a focus on speech-related or communication research topics.
• Future Code BayernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Bavarian initiative to strengthen coding and digital skills, with THN contributing through teaching, research, and outreach activities in digital competencies.
• Centrum für interdisziplinäre Gesundheitsförderung e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn affiliated institute (An-Institut) focused on interdisciplinary health promotion research and practice, affiliated with THN's health-related research areas.
• Technologietransferzentrum Nürnberger LandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA technology transfer centre supporting innovation and knowledge exchange between THN and the Nürnberger Land district, helping regional businesses access university expertise.
• Technologietransferzentrum Oberfranken: Digitale Intelligenz – KI @KMUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA technology transfer centre in Upper Franconia (Oberfranken) focused on AI adoption for small and medium-sized enterprises (KMU), helping SMEs implement artificial intelligence solutions.
• DHIK – Dual University CooperationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational university cooperation enabling student exchanges, dual degree programmes, and cross-institutional academic collaboration with partner universities worldwide.
• ForveG Forschungsvereinigung Großhandel e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch association for wholesale trade (Großhandel), chaired by Prof. Dr. Heiko Wrobel of THN. Focuses on research projects in wholesale management, digital transformation, and logistics.
• Fraunhofer IIS (Arbeitsgruppe SCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProf. Dr. Heiko Wrobel serves as sector coordinator for wholesale/B2B at the Fraunhofer IIS Working Group SCS (Supply Chain Services), connecting THN wholesale research with Fraunhofer's applied research network.

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Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• Technische Hochschule Köln: One of Germany's largest universities of applied sciences with a broad technical and applied science portfolio spanning engineering, computer science, design, and business. Comparable in scale, faculty breadth, and continuing education offerings.
• Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart: Large German University of Applied Sciences with architecture, civil engineering, and technical faculties comparable to THN's built-environment and engineering portfolio. Similar applied-research orientation and SME partnership model.
• Hochschule Darmstadt (h_da): German University of Applied Sciences with strong engineering, computer science, and applied research profile, including regional industry partnerships via its transfer and continuing education units. Closely comparable on business model and customer mix.
• Technische Hochschule Augsburg: Newer Bavarian technical university with a multi-disciplinary engineering, business, and design portfolio. Operates under the same BayHIG framework and shares the same parent funding ministry, making regulatory and funding dynamics essentially identical.
• Technische Hochschule Deggendorf (THD): Bavarian TH with strong applied research, technology transfer, and industry partnership focus. Operates under the same BayHIG framework as THN and competes for the same state research funding and HTA programmes.
• Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt: Bavarian technical university (TH) with a comparable applied sciences profile, strong industry focus (particularly automotive and mobility), and similar reliance on Bavarian state funding. Closely comparable on GTM and customer mix.
• Beuth Hochschule für Technik Berlin: Large Berlin-based technical university of applied sciences with multi-disciplinary engineering, computer science, and design faculties. Comparable in size, applied-research positioning, and reliance on public state funding.
• Hochschule München (Munich University of Applied Sciences): Bavarian sister institution also classified as a University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule) with similar applied-research orientation, multi-faculty technical portfolio, and comparable student scale. Both compete for Bavarian state funding and the same regional industry/Mittelstand clients.

Broad incumbents

• Technische Universität München (TUM): Larger, globally ranked Bavarian technical university with overlapping engineering, computer science, and applied research activities. Sets the upper benchmark for Bavarian technical universities and competes with THN for HTA funding, faculty, and industry partnerships.

Regional players

• Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU): Co-located full university sharing the Nuremberg/Erlangen metropolitan region. While a different institution type (Universität vs Hochschule), FAU is THN's closest research partner via the Nuremberg Campus of Technology and competes for regional industry, talent, and third-party funding.

Market position

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Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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