University of Regensburg

What University of Regensburg does

The University of Regensburg (Universität Regensburg) is a public state university founded in 1962 in Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany, operating under the Bayerisches Hochschulinnovationsgesetz (BayHIG) and funded primarily by the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art. It serves approximately 32,000 students across 158+ undergraduate and graduate programs spanning humanities, sciences, law, medicine, economics, and teacher training, with research organized around four flagship areas: Dynamics in the Global World, Material Worlds and Sustainability, Digital Transformations, and Integrated Sciences in Life, Health, and Disease.

The institution operates a suite of in-house digital platforms including the GRIPS e-learning system, FlexNow examination administration, the Campus IT Service Portal, SPUR lecture directory, UR Walking campus navigation, and a TYPO3-based website with DeepL-powered multilingual translation. It maintains 13 active alumni associations, multiple Fachschaften (student representative bodies) across 20+ disciplines, and partnerships with DAAD, OTH Regensburg, Landkreis Regensburg, and regional employers.

As a public educational institution, the university charges no tuition for regular degree programs, collecting only a €181 semester fee per student (covering the Studierendenwerk contribution and a public-transport ticket) plus a discounted ~€20/month Germany Ticket. Continuing education masters are fee-based. Revenue is dominated by state allocations, supplemented by DAAD grants (e.g., the FIT-funded iSTEPS project), Bavarian Ministry co-funding, and third-party research grants.

Name

University of Regensburg

Legal name

Universität Regensburg

Website

https://uni-regensburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The University of Regensburg is a public state university in Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1962, serving 32,000 students across 158+ programs with research in global dynamics, sustainability, digital transformations, and life sciences, funded by the Bavarian state and offering tuition-free degrees.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG), Research & Lab-Based Short-Term Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate) (EDAIAIAF)

Keywords

• Higher education
• University degree programs
• Academic research services
• E-learning platforms
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Regensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The University of Regensburg is a public state university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education across 158+ study programs in humanities, sciences, law, medicine, economics, and teacher training to approximately 32,000 students. It also conducts academic research through four flagship research areas and a university hospital (UKR), and operates supporting digital platforms including the GRIPS e-learning system, FlexNow examination management, and the UBR central library for students, faculty, and external researchers.

Product overview

University of Regensburg operates as a comprehensive public university offering digital services and platforms for education, research, and student administration. The core digital offerings include GRIPS (e-learning platform), FlexNow (student/examination management), and Campus IT Service Portal. Supporting services include UR Walking for campus navigation, the University Library system, and international student support programs like iSTEPS. The university operates on a TYPO3 content management system and uses DeepL for multilingual website translation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GRIPS E-Learning Platform Online learning management system that provides course materials, student portals, and digital learning resources to enrolled University of Regensburg students and faculty.
• FlexNow Student management and examination system used by the University of Regensburg for course registration, grade management, and academic administration by students and the Prüfungssekretariat.
• Campus IT Service Portal IT service management portal providing access to technical support, account management, and campus technology services for University of Regensburg students and staff.
• UR Walking (Campus Navigation) Digital campus navigation application that helps University of Regensburg students, staff, and visitors find their way around the campus, including accessible route options.
• University Library (UBR) Central library system providing academic resources, research materials, digital collections, and study spaces for University of Regensburg students and researchers.
• iSTEPS (International Student Career Integration) DAAD-funded project supporting international University of Regensburg students with career integration and transition into the regional German labor market through events like Talent & Match.
• SPUR Lecture Directory Course catalog and lecture directory system providing University of Regensburg students with information about courses, schedules, and academic programs.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Programs (158+ subjects) Tuition-free undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs in humanities, sciences, law, medicine, economics, and teacher training for approximately 32,000 students.
• Continuing Education Master Programs Fee-based continuing-education master degree programs separate from regular degree programs, designed for working professionals and lifelong learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32,000 students enrolled across 158+ study programs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und EnergiemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026The International Office participated in WANTED 3.0 conference organized by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs to address skilled labor shortages. The ministry initiative brings together universities, regional management, businesses, employment agencies, and municipalities to discuss international talent retention strategies.
• Landkreis RegensburgmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Joint development of Talent & Match job-speeddating format connecting international students with regional companies. The partnership aims to retain international graduates in the region and address skilled labor shortages through the iSTEPS project, with co-funding from Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft.
• OTH RegensburgmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Cooperation through OTH BRIDGE project (Building Relations for International Degree-Seeking Students to German Employment) alongside iSTEPS at UR. Both DAAD FIT-program funded projects collaborate on international student career integration, jointly organizing events like Talent & Match.
• Dr. Hans Riegel-StiftungcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Since 2014, the University of Regensburg cooperates with the Dr. Hans Riegel-Stiftung (Bonn) to award the Dr. Hans Riegel-Fachpreise for outstanding student research papers in MINT subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics). The partnership recognizes approx. 150 submissions annually from students in Upper Palatinate and Lower Bavaria, awarding prizes of 600€/400€/200€ for 1st/2nd/3rd places plus school awards of ~250€.
• Regional Companies (TELIS Finanz AG, invenio GmbH, B-Horizon GmbH, Weinhut GmbH, NORMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional businesses participating in Talent & Match 2026 job-speeddating event to recruit international students for internships, part-time work, and full-time positions. These companies represent the regional economy seeking to retain international talent.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Coursera: Global online education platform partnering with universities to deliver online degree and short-course programs. Comparable as a complementary channel for continuing education and lifelong learning, where UR is expanding its fee-based offerings.

Direct peers

• OTH Regensburg: Local Bavarian university of applied sciences partnering with UR on iSTEPS, OTH BRIDGE, and Talent & Match. Closest regional peer for applied/lifelong learning programs and shared employer relationships.
• Universität Augsburg: Bavarian public university established in the same 1960s expansion wave as UR, with comparable comprehensive scope. Strong peer for student overlap, regional employer relationships, and state funding dynamics.
• Technische Universität München (TUM): Leading Bavarian public research university with strong STEM, life sciences, and medicine focus. Competes directly with UR for STEM talent, research grants, and industry partnerships in Bavaria.
• Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU): Large Bavarian public research university with broad faculty coverage and a university hospital. Direct competitor for students, faculty, and research funding within Bavaria.
• Universität Würzburg: Bavarian public research university of comparable size and comprehensive scope (founded earlier, similar multi-faculty structure). Closest demographic and structural peer outside Munich, sharing Bavaria's funding and student market.
• Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg: Bavarian public university with comparable size and humanities/social-sciences focus. Direct peer for student recruitment and regional employer pipelines in northern Bavaria.
• Universität Passau: Bavarian public university of similar scale focused on humanities, law, business, and informatics. Comparable mid-sized Bavarian competitor for students and faculty in overlapping disciplines.
• Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich): Bavarian public research university offering comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across humanities, sciences, law, and medicine. Most direct institutional peer to UR within Bavaria, competing for the same state funding pool, faculty, and students.

Broad incumbents

• Universität Heidelberg: Older and more prestigious German public research university with full disciplinary coverage and a major medical faculty. Sets the benchmark for research reputation and international standing that UR competes against for top faculty and international students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ubregensburg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-regensburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/uni.regensburg

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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