RheinMain University of Applied Sciences

What RheinMain University of Applied Sciences does

RheinMain University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule RheinMain) is a public German university of applied sciences founded in 1971 as Fachhochschule Wiesbaden and renamed in 2021 to reflect its multi-campus Rhein-Main footprint. The institution operates across three Wiesbaden campuses (Kurt-Schumacher-Ring, Unter den Eichen, Bleichstraße) and one Rüsselsheim am Main campus, organized into five faculties — Architecture and Civil Engineering, Design Computer Science Media, Engineering, Applied Social Sciences, and Wiesbaden Business School — and serves over 12,320 students across 70+ practice-oriented degree programs.

The university's technology and research portfolio is anchored by an applied research infrastructure spanning microsystems, sensor technology, nanotechnology, and digital transformation. Standout capabilities include a unique e-Line Electron Beam Lithography System enabling sub-10 nanometer nanostructure generation, Micro-Nano Interfacing (MNI) technology for sensor applications, and AI-driven projects such as the SNIB smart indoor greening system (combining computer vision, generative AI, and multimodal sensor analytics) and the SLIMDOC automated document evaluation project. Internal digital platforms include Qurricula for accreditation management, Time4ing for digital learning, and i-Punkt as the central student advisory service. Quality management is supported by a self-built PQS quality assurance unit operating under system accreditation granted in Winter 2022/23.

As a state-funded public corporation under Hessian oversight, the university operates a non-tuition revenue model funded by Hessian Ministry of Higher Education appropriations, third-party research grants (e.g., €1.65M Federal Ministry funding for MINIMISE, €453,473 ERDF grant for the RheinMain Transfer Hub), and modest semester contribution fees covering administrative costs and student services. Go-to-market is community- and event-driven: prospective students are reached through school partnerships, talent scouting, open days, counseling services, and increasingly through international exchange programs and four new English-language master's programs launching Winter 2026/27. The customer base is diversified across prospective and enrolled students, with industry partnerships and technology-transfer services (notably the RheinMain Transfer Hub launched April 2026) serving as the principal external commercial interface.

Name

RheinMain University of Applied Sciences

Legal name

Hochschule RheinMain – University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Website

https://hs-rm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RheinMain University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule RheinMain) is a German public university of applied sciences in Wiesbaden and Rüsselsheim, serving 12,000+ students across 70+ practice-oriented degree programs in five faculties, with applied research strengths in micro-nano sensor technology and AI-driven projects.

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Product category

Applied Sciences Higher Education

NAICS

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SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Technical Universities with Strong Industry Partnerships (EDAHAEAG)

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Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Applied sciences education
• Undergraduate graduate programs
• Applied research services
• Technology transfer services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiesbaden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public university of applied sciences in Hesse, Germany, HSRM is primarily funded through state government appropriations from the Hessian Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and the Arts. Students pay semester fees but no tuition fees.
2. Research Grants and Project Funding: HSRM receives funding through research projects including ERDF grants (e.g., 453,473 EUR for RheinMain Transfer Hub), Federal Ministry of Research funding (e.g., 1.65 million EUR for MINIMISE project), and various third-party funded research initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RheinMain University of Applied Sciences is a public state-funded university that delivers practice-oriented higher education through more than 70 bachelor's and master's degree programs across architecture, design, computer science, media, engineering, social sciences, and business disciplines. The university also operates applied research and technology transfer services for industry and regional partners through the RheinMain Transfer Hub.

Product overview

RheinMain University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule RheinMain) is a higher education institution offering over 70 practice-oriented degree programs across five faculties: Architecture and Civil Engineering, Design Computer Science Media, Engineering, Applied Social Sciences, and Wiesbaden Business School. The university provides a diverse portfolio including Bachelor, Master, and dual study programs in German and English. Key technology-focused programs include AI and Advanced Information Technologies, Applied Computer Science, Media Informatics with Intelligent Systems specialization, Audiovisual Technologies and AI, and Business Informatics. The institution operates internal digital platforms including Qurricula for accreditation management, Time4ing for digital learning, and the i-Punkt advisory service. Research activities include AI-driven projects (SNIB for smart indoor greening, SLIMDOC for document analysis) and sensor technology development (MINIMISE project with electron beam lithography). The university maintains four research centers and provides technology transfer services through the RheinMain Transfer Hub. Campus facilities span three locations in Wiesbaden and one in Rüsselsheim am Main.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architektur (Architecture)
• Angewandte Informatik (Applied Computer Science)
• Applied Physics
• Audiovisuelle Technologien und Künstliche Intelligenz (Audiovisual Technologies and AI)
• AI and Advanced Information Technologies
• Biomedical Engineering
• Business Administration
• Digital Business Management
• Ingenieurwissenschaften (Engineering Sciences) - Applied Engineering model
• Medieninformatik (Media Informatics) Bachelor and Master programs at the intersection of computer science and media, covering web technologies, interactive systems, computer graphics, and digital media applications.
• Soziale Arbeit (Social Work) Bachelor and Master programs in social work, with new bachelor variants (regular, dual, part-time) and a new practice-integrated master's program designed for working professionals in social and welfare fields.
• Sustainable and Digital Aviation Master of Engineering program delivered in English, covering sustainable aviation systems and digitalization of aviation operations, with focus on airfield management, ground services, and environmental aspects.
• Wirtschaftsinformatik (Business Informatics) Bachelor and Master programs combining business administration and computer science, covering IT management, enterprise systems, business process modeling, and data-driven decision making.
• RheinMain Transfer Hub Knowledge and technology transfer service that acts as a central point of contact for the regional economy, SMEs, and startups, connecting them with HSRM's research expertise and fostering industry-academia cooperation.
• i-Punkt Advisory and information service for prospective students providing guidance on degree program selection, career planning, and admissions processes.
• Time4ing Digital teaching and learning initiative supporting self-paced, time-flexible study formats and digital education offerings for HSRM students.
• Repair Café Community service initiative at the Wiesbaden campus where students and staff repair electronic and household items together, supporting sustainability education and practical learning.
• Forschungszentren (Research Centers) University research centers providing applied research services in microsystems, sensor technology, nanotechnology, and digital transformation to regional industry and academic partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12,000 enrolled students demonstrating sustained demand
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung (Darmstadt)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborative research partnership in the MINIMISE project (Micro-Nano Interfacing for MEMS-Integrated Sensing). GSI contributes expertise in integrating nanostructures into microsystems, working with HSRM to develop advanced sensor prototypes for hydrogen and infrared detection applications.
• Archigas GmbH (Rüsselsheim am Main)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Industry partner in the MINIMISE research project, contributing to the development and application of micro-nano sensor technology. Partnership facilitates technology transfer from academia to industry commercialization.
• Hochschule Geisenheim UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Inter-university collaboration on the SNIB (Smart Sustainable Indoor Greening) project, combining horticulture expertise from Geisenheim with computer science and media management from HSRM to develop AI-supported indoor greening solutions.
• Familie in der Hochschule e.V. (Family in Higher Education)minorOthers · 1 January 2022HSRM signed the Charta 'Familie in der Hochschule' in 2022, joining the nationwide network committed to implementing family-oriented university culture and improving work-study conditions for those with caregiving responsibilities.
• Stifterverband (Stifterverband for German Science)coreOthers · 1 January 2022Partnered with Stifterverband's Diversity Audit 'Vielfalt gestalten' program from October 2022 to February 2025, resulting in certification for comprehensive diversity management practices.
• Caritasverband Offenbach/Main e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Community partnership for the Repair Café initiative. Jointly offers Technology Repair Café at HSRM Rüsselsheim Campus and Textile Repair Café at Nachbarschafts- und Familienzentrum Böllensee, open to all citizens.
• Evangelische Martinsgemeinde RüsselsheimminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Community partnership for the Repair Café initiative. Partnership alternates between technology repair sessions at HSRM campus and textile repair sessions at the parish family center.
• Gender- und Frauenforschungszentrum der Hessischen Hochschulen (gFFZ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Joint institution of Hessian universities of applied sciences, including HSRM, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, TH Mittelhessen, Hochschule Darmstadt, Hochschule Fulda, and Evangelische Hochschule Darmstadt. Serves as competence and service center for gender research and gender mainstreaming.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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