University of Applied Sciences Augsburg

What University of Applied Sciences Augsburg does

Technische Hochschule Augsburg (University of Applied Sciences Augsburg) is a public state university in Bavaria, Germany, founded in 1971 and operating across three campuses in Augsburg, Nördlingen, and Donauwörth. The institution is organized into nine faculties spanning technology, engineering, business, design, social sciences, and medicine, and offers more than 50 bachelor's and master's degree programs. THA positions itself as a regional applied research and teaching hub aligned with the Bavarian Hochschulplan, with a strategic emphasis on co-creation with the regional Mittelstand (small and medium-sized enterprises), start-up support through the THA_funkenwerk incubator operated in partnership with UnternehmerTUM, and applied research in AI, robotics, mechatronics, sustainable materials, and medical engineering.

The underlying technology and research infrastructure includes AI and robotics labs (Karla humanoid robot, Unitree G1 platform, KI-Produktionsnetzwerk for production-related AI, EUSAP energy decision-support), a Moodle-based learning management system, Matomo analytics, Matterport 3D spatial mapping, and SOGo collaboration tooling. Applied research is funded through state appropriations augmented by BMBF grants (notably the DATIpilot program) and industry-sponsored projects channeled through MittelstandMacher and corporate partnerships. The institution's business model is non-commercial: revenue is sourced from Bavarian state funding, federal research grants, nominal student fees (€62–€143 per semester for non-EU students; generally free for EU/first-degree students), and third-party research contracts. Primary stakeholders are prospective and enrolled students, regional SMEs, larger industry partners, and the Free State of Bavaria as the principal funder.

Name

University of Applied Sciences Augsburg

Legal name

Technische Hochschule Augsburg

Website

https://hs-augsburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Technische Hochschule Augsburg is a Bavarian state university founded in 1971, operating across three campuses (Augsburg, Nördlingen, Donauwörth) with nine faculties and 50+ degree programs, serving students and regional SMEs through applied research, AI/robotics labs, and the THA_funkenwerk startup incubator.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Applied sciences
• Technology transfer
• Research and innovation
• University programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Technische Hochschule Augsburg is a state university of applied sciences delivering more than 50 Bachelor, Master, and certificate programs across nine faculties (including computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, design, and business). Alongside teaching, it provides applied research and technology transfer services to Bavarian-Swabian SMEs through dedicated programs such as THA_funkenwerk and the KI-Produktionsnetzwerk (AI Production Network).

Product overview

Technische Hochschule Augsburg operates as a multi-faculty university of applied sciences with a portfolio of educational programs and applied research services. The core educational offering spans over 50 Bachelor, Master, and certificate programs across nine faculties. Key technology-enabled products include the Moodle-based learning management system for course delivery, the THA_funkenwerk innovation ecosystem, the KI-Produktionsnetzwerk for AI in production research, the Campus App for student services, DATIpilot innovation sprints, and EUSAP for automated production planning. The university's AI initiatives focus on robotics (humanoid robots Karla and Unitree G1), computer vision for manufacturing, and knowledge retrieval chatbots.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THA_funkenwerk: Innovation and entrepreneurship center supporting ideas, innovation and founding activities for Bavarian Swabian SME sector
• THA_akademie
• KI-Produktionsnetzwerk Augsburg
• THA_ptz
• DATIpilot
• School of Business

Products and services

• Bachelor program in Künstliche Intelligenz und Robotik (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics) Bachelor degree program in AI and Robotics hosted by the Faculty of Informatics, designed for prospective students seeking applied AI and robotics credentials starting Winter Semester 2026/2027.
• Bachelor program in Medizintechnik (Medical Technology) Bachelor degree program in Medical Technology at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, introduced for Winter Semester 2026/2027 to expand applied medical-engineering education.
• International Master of Research and Innovation (M.Sc.) Research-oriented international Master program (M.Sc.) combining Business Psychology and Business Informatics, with the option to specialize in Human-Technology Interaction.
• Data Science (B.Sc.) Bachelor program in Data Science at the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, preparing students for data analytics and AI applications.
• THA_akademie – Institut für wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung Institute for scientific continuing education offering certificate programs and professional development courses (e.g., BIM Fachseminar) for working professionals, companies, and students.
• THA_funkenwerk Innovation Ecosystem Innovation ecosystem and startup incubator operated jointly with UnternehmerTUM, supporting innovation for Bavarian-Swabian SMEs through programs like the Schwaben Innovation Masterclass.
• KI-Produktionsnetzwerk Augsburg (AI Production Network) Research and collaboration network focused on AI-ready production, helping companies and employees become AI-ready through publications and industry partnerships.
• Innovationscommunity CirTex Innovation community focused on circular economy and textile innovation, coordinated across multiple THA faculties as part of the DATIpilot funding guideline.
• Campus App Mobile application that serves as a companion for THA students, providing campus information and student services.
• EUSAP Decision Support System Decision support system for automated production concept planning, part of the THA Production Technology Center (THA_ptz).

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UnternehmerTUMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership through THA_funkenwerk for the MittelstandMacher innovation ecosystem supporting Bavarian-Swabian SMEs with innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives
• University of InvernessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding for collaboration on Scottish wind energy hydrogen storage research
• DATIpilot (BMBF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix innovation sprints and one innovation community part of the DATIpilot funding guideline (German Federal Ministry of Education and Research)

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hochschule München (Munich University of Applied Sciences): Large Bavarian UAS with a similarly broad portfolio across engineering, design, business, and social sciences. Direct competitor for students and faculty in the greater Munich/Augsburg corridor.
• Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI): A fellow Bavarian University of Applied Sciences with a comparable focus on engineering, business, and applied research. Strong automotive and industry ties mirror THA's Mittelstand focus, making it the closest direct institutional peer.
• Hochschule Darmstadt (h_da): Large German University of Applied Sciences with comparable engineering, design, business, and computer science programs. Useful benchmark for UAS-level operational and academic KPIs.
• Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH Regensburg): Bavarian UAS with strong engineering and computer science programs and technology-transfer activities. Similar size and applied sciences mandate, competing for regional industry partnerships.
• Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm: Major Bavarian UAS covering engineering, design, business, and applied sciences. Comparable in scale and faculty structure, making it a direct institutional competitor in northern Bavaria.
• FH Aachen - Aachen University of Applied Sciences: German UAS with strong engineering and applied sciences portfolio. Comparable in scale and in the breadth of technical and design programs, though serving a different regional industry base.

Regional players

• ZHAW - Zurich University of Applied Sciences: Leading Swiss UAS with applied research, technology transfer, and broad STEM programs. Operates in a comparable linguistic and regulatory environment (DACH region) but across the border.
• Hochschule Kempten: Bavarian UAS in the Allgäu region with applied engineering and business programs. Operates in the same Bavarian-Swabian Mittelstand ecosystem and partially overlaps with THA's target student and SME base.
• FH Joanneum (University of Applied Sciences): Austrian UAS with applied engineering, IT, and design programs. Comparable in mandate and scale, and a natural cross-border benchmark for DACH-region UAS performance.

Broad incumbents

• Technische Universität München (TUM): Bavaria's flagship technical university with comprehensive engineering, computer science, and AI programs. Sets the regional benchmark for talent and research funding that THA must compete against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HochschuleAugsburg
• Facebookfacebook.com/THAugsburg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hochschule-augsburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/hochschuleaugsburg

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

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