Technical University of Ulm

What Technical University of Ulm does

Technische Hochschule Ulm (THU), also known as Ulm University of Applied Sciences, is a public-law corporation under the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, operating as a Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften. Founded in 1960 and headquartered at two Ulm campuses (Prittwitzstraße and Albert-Einstein-Allee in the Wissenschaftsstadt science district), THU delivers practice-oriented higher education across seven faculties spanning electrical engineering, energy and environment, health and medical technology, computer science and AI, mechanical engineering and mobility, media and design, and economics and production. The institution serves prospective undergraduates, graduate students, dual-study (work-study) students, international students (via English-taught programs and an exchange partnership with German International University Cairo), and continuing-education learners, with a documented headcount of 251-500 employees.

THU's product portfolio comprises core degree programs (Bachelor's, Master's, Dual, International, plus the women-targeted Technology +O orientation semester and continuing education), supported by seven dedicated research groups (Applied Mathematics for Energy Markets, Battery, Biomechatronics, Edge AI, Flow Simulation, Service Robotics, and Smart Grids), a Technology Transfer Center for Digitalization, Analytics & Data Science Ulm, and a Start-Up Center running the EXIST Women program. Operational infrastructure includes the Moodle learning management system, a SELMA/SAP-based student administration platform (SAP Fiori Launchpad), Facebook Pixel-driven marketing analytics, and the standard German university IT stack. System accreditation covering all degree programs was certified by ACQUIN as of July 2026.

The business model is that of a state-funded German university: primary revenue is state appropriation from the Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg, supplemented by third-party research funding and regulated tuition/fees, none of which are publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is non-commercial in the traditional sense, relying on the THU website, social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, XING), school cooperation programs (cosh, WiMINT-AG), and prospective-student information events. Customer relationships are institutional rather than transactional, with no M&A activity, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no parent holding company identified.

Name

Technical University of Ulm

Legal name

Technische Hochschule Ulm

Website

https://thu.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Technische Hochschule Ulm is a public German university of applied sciences in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, delivering Bachelor's, Master's, dual-study, and international degree programs across engineering, computer science, AI, energy, and medical technology to roughly several thousand students, funded primarily by the state of Baden-Württemberg.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK), Technical Universities with Energy, Materials & Sustainability Focus (EDAHAEAL), Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Applied sciences degree programs
• Engineering and computer science education
• Dual study programs
• Applied research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Technische Hochschule Ulm (THU) is a state-funded German university of applied sciences providing Bachelor's, Master's, dual, international, and continuing education programs across seven faculties spanning engineering, computer science, energy, health technology, business, and media. The institution also conducts applied research through seven specialized research groups and offers technology transfer and startup support services to industry partners in the Baden-Württemberg region.

Product overview

Technische Hochschule Ulm (THU) is a University of Applied Sciences offering a comprehensive portfolio of applied science education and research. The institution provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs across seven academic fields: Electrical & Information Technology, Energy & Environment, Health & Medical Technology, Computer Science & AI, Mechanical Engineering & Mobility, Media & Design, and Economy & Production. THU operates a platform-plus-module structure consisting of core degree programs (Bachelor's, Master's, Dual, and International formats) supported by specialized institutes, seven dedicated research groups (including Edge AI, Smart Grids, and Biomechatronics), technology transfer services, and a Start-Up Center. The institution also provides continuing education and school partnership programs to serve the broader regional innovation ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs Undergraduate technical degree programs across engineering, computer science, business, and health disciplines offered in German and English to prospective students.
• Master's Degree Programs Graduate-level technical programs including specialized tracks in Energy Systems, Intelligent Systems, Medical Technology, and Engineering Management for Bachelor's degree holders.
• Dual Study Programs Combined academic and practical vocational training programs including Ulmer Modell and Vertiefte Praxis variants that integrate university studies with industry training through alternating theory and practice phases.
• International Degree Programs English-taught degree programs designed for international students, including Computer Science International and Data Science in Medicine, available to global applicants.
• Technology +O Orientation Semester Orientation semester program specifically designed to support women exploring technical study paths and careers before committing to a Bachelor's degree.
• Continuing Education Professional development and lifelong learning programs for working professionals seeking to advance their technical skills beyond their primary degree.
• Applied Research Services Industry-partnered research and development services across Digital Technologies & AI, Engineering & Mobility, Sustainable Energy, Health & Medicine, and inter-university collaborations, delivered to external company and institutional partners.
• Technology Transfer Center Transferzentrum für Digitalisierung, Analytics & Data Science Ulm facilitates knowledge and technology transfer between the university's research groups and external industry partners.
• Start-Up Center Entrepreneurial support services including the EXIST Women program, networking events, and educational offerings for student and faculty startups.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Partner Companies for Dual Study ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNumerous companies partner with THU for dual study programs (Ulm Model and In-depth Practice), enabling students to combine academic studies with practical industry experience through alternating theory and practice phases.
• German International University CairominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner university in Cairo, Egypt, for student exchange and academic cooperation programs.
• Ferdinand-von-Steinbeis-Schule UlmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school partner in the WiMINT-AG mathematics and physics working groups since 2019/20 school year, helping students transition from school to university STEM studies.
• Gewerbliche Schule EhingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational school partner offering WiMINT-AG Mathematics working group since 2020/21 school year for BKFH students.
• Friedrich-List-Schule UlmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school partner in WiMINT-AG Mathematics (since October 2020) and Physics (since 2020/21) working groups to prepare students for STEM studies.
• Valckenburg Schule in UlmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool partner participating in WiMINT-AG Mathematics working groups since 2023/24 school year.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• University of Stuttgart: Major research-intensive technical university in Baden-Württemberg covering engineering, computer science, and natural sciences. Comparable technical subject matter to THU but at significantly larger scale and research output.
• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT): Larger research university in Baden-Württemberg combining a university and a Helmholtz research center. Overlaps with THU on engineering and computer science but operates at materially larger scale with a stronger research mandate.

Direct peers

• Hochschule Pforzheim: State university of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg covering engineering, economics, and design. Comparable technical scope and state-governance model to THU.
• Hochschule Aalen: Baden-Württemberg technical Hochschule with strong programs in engineering, business, and health. Comparable to THU in size, applied research orientation, and regional industry integration.
• Hochschule Esslingen: State university of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg offering comparable Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in engineering, computer science, business, and social work. Closest peer institution by mandate, geography, and program mix to THU.
• Hochschule Mannheim: State university of applied sciences with engineering, computer science, design, and social work programs. Similar public Hochschule profile and applied-research mandate as THU.
• Hochschule Biberach: Baden-Württemberg Hochschule with a strong engineering, architecture, and biotechnology focus. Comparable to THU in regional profile and applied sciences positioning, with similar dual study offerings.
• Hochschule Reutlingen: Applied sciences university in Baden-Württemberg with technical and business programs plus an international focus. Closely parallels THU's combination of applied engineering education and industry-linked study formats.
• Hochschule Konstanz (HTWG): University of Applied Sciences in Baden-Württemberg focused on engineering, computer science, economics, and design. Directly comparable to THU as a technical Hochschule with applied research and dual study offerings.

Emerging players

• SRH Hochschule Heidelberg: Private, state-recognized university of applied sciences with engineering, computer science, business, and therapy programs. Comparable applied sciences portfolio to THU but operates under a private sponsorship model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/technischehochschuleulm
• Instagraminstagram.com/thu.ulm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/technische-hochschule-ulm
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxZ7vLBxLq6rX5vJCVK3cYw

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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