East Bavarian Technical University of Regensburg

What East Bavarian Technical University of Regensburg does

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH Regensburg), also known as East Bavarian Technical University of Regensburg, is a public university of applied sciences founded in 1971 and operating under Bavarian state law as a legally autonomous public corporation under Article 11 of the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG). The institution serves approximately 11,134 students (as of March 2026) across 8 faculties offering 70 degree programs—37 Bachelor's, 23 Master's, 6 part-time Bachelor's, and 4 continuing education Master's programs. Operations are conducted across two Regensburg campuses (Seybothstraße 2 and Prüfeninger Straße 58), supported by 1,048 staff and 148 laboratories.

The university's core products are organized into degree education, applied research, and continuing professional education. Research is delivered through four specialized centers: the Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (the most recently established, in 2026), the Regensburg Center of Energy and Resources (RCER), the Regensburg School of Digital Sciences (RSDS), and a fourth center. Continuing education is delivered through the Zentrum für Weiterbildung und Wissensmanagement (ZWW, Center for Continuing Education and Knowledge Management), offering part-time degree programs, university certificates, micro-credentials, and in-house corporate training. The library system, which serves 16,000 active users, migrated to the FOLIO open-source library management system in May 2025 and operates RFID-based media security and checkout as one of two Bavarian pilot libraries.

The revenue model is anchored in state funding from the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Art, supplemented by regulated semester fees, continuing education tuition through ZWW, and customized corporate training contracts (notably the AI certification program developed for Infineon). Go-to-market is sales-led: regular degree programs flow through the centralized Bavarian application system and uni-assist for international students, while ZWW manages individual continuing-education enrollment and negotiates direct enterprise training agreements. Federal funding supplements capacity through projects such as ZAP.OTHR (July 2021–June 2027), a BMBF-funded program for recruiting and developing academic personnel, and applied research partnerships such as the Autobahn GmbH asphalt-testing collaboration on the A99.

Name

East Bavarian Technical University of Regensburg

Legal name

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg

Website

https://oth-regensburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

OTH Regensburg is a public Bavarian university of applied sciences founded in 1971, serving 11,134 students across 8 faculties and 70 degree programs. It delivers applied research through four research centers, including AI, and continuing education via its ZWW center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Applied sciences research
• University degree programs
• Continuing education programs
• Corporate training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Regensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: Primary funding from Bavarian State Ministry for Science and Arts as a public university
2. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from part-time bachelor's and master's programs, university certificates, micro-credentials, and day seminars offered through ZWW
3. In-house Corporate Training: Customized training programs developed for specific companies including Infineon

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OTH Regensburg delivers higher education through 70 degree programs (37 Bachelor's, 23 Master's, 6 part-time Bachelor's, 4 continuing education Master's) across 8 faculties to approximately 11,134 students. It conducts applied research through four Research Centers (including the Research Center for Artificial Intelligence, the Regensburg Center of Energy and Resources, and the Regensburg School of Digital Sciences), and operates a Center for Continuing Education and Knowledge Management (ZWW) offering certificates, micro-credentials, seminars, and customized in-house corporate training programs.

Product overview

OTH Regensburg (Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg) is a public university of applied sciences offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and research services. The university comprises 8 faculties offering 70 degree programs (37 Bachelor's, 23 Master's, 6 part-time Bachelor's, and 4 continuing Master's programs) to approximately 11,134 students. Research is organized through specialized centers including the Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (the fourth research center), the Research Center of Energy and Resources (RCER), and the Regensburg School of Digital Sciences (RSDS). The university provides extensive laboratory facilities across its faculties, including skills and simulation labs for health sciences (nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, speech therapy), research labs, and creative labs (media, art, music/movement). Continuing education is delivered through the Zentrum für Weiterbildung und Wissensmanagement (ZWW), offering part-time degree programs, certificates, microcredentials, and seminars. The university library provides access to physical and digital collections across two campuses. A major HR development initiative, ZAP.OTHR, supports professor recruitment and development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor Degree Programs 37 practice-oriented bachelor's degree programs across 8 faculties (Applied Natural and Cultural Sciences, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business and Management, Electrical and Information Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Social and Health Sciences) for domestic and international students.
• Master Degree Programs 23 master's degree programs across multiple faculties, providing advanced applied and research-oriented education for graduates.
• Part-time Bachelor's Degree Programs 6 part-time bachelor's degree programs delivered via ZWW for working professionals seeking academic credentials without career interruption.
• Continuing Education Master's Programs 4 continuing-education master's degree programs for working professionals, delivered through the Center for Continuing Education and Knowledge Management (ZWW).
• Continuing Education Certificates and Micro-credentials (ZWW) University certificates (Hochschulzertifikate), micro-credentials, and day seminars covering topics such as Mediation, Artificial Intelligence, Process and Project Management, and IT/Computer Science, offered for working professionals through the ZWW.
• Corporate In-house Training Programs Customized training programs (including AI certification, leadership, and process management curricula) developed for and delivered to corporate clients such as Infineon and other regional companies in Eastern Bavaria.
• University Library Services Scientific library services across two locations providing access to approximately 180,000 printed volumes, 108,000 e-books, and 57,000 online journals, plus information provision and research data management support for students, researchers, and staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11,134 students enrolled
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Autobahn GmbH (German Highway Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on testing new asphalt formulations on A99 highway near Munich. The university's laboratory research is applied to real-world infrastructure to extend road durability.
• StudyCheck AwardminorOthersPlatform that ranks universities based on student reviews and ratings
• SZ InstitutminorOthersSüddeutsche Zeitung institute that publishes continuing education rankings based on participant satisfaction
• InfineoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustomized AI certification program developed specifically for Infineon employees. Multiple cohorts have completed the program.
• Universität Regensburg (University of Regensburg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShared library catalog (Regensburger Katalog), IT center cooperation, joint research centers
• Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/OberpfalzminorOthersOperates canteens and cafeterias on campus

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm: One of the largest Bavarian Universities of Applied Sciences with a similar applied-sciences portfolio across engineering, design, business, and social sciences. Closely comparable on mission, structure, and funding model.
• Hochschule Coburg: Bavarian University of Applied Sciences offering applied programs in engineering, business, and social sciences. Directly comparable in size, applied-research orientation, and state-institution governance.
• Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt: A Bavarian University of Applied Sciences / Technical University of applied sciences with a comparable practice-oriented portfolio in engineering, business, and computer science. Directly comparable in scale, governance status, and student population size.
• Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden: Sister institution in Eastern Bavaria (Ostbayern) sharing the 'OTH' branding and state-funded technical-university-of-applied-sciences model. Directly comparable on regional anchoring, applied-research emphasis, and continuing education.
• Technische Hochschule Deggendorf: Bavarian Technical University of Applied Sciences with a comparable applied-research focus and strong continuing-education arm (DIT/Onlineplus). Directly comparable on teaching-research mix and regional anchoring in Eastern Bavaria.
• Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt: Bavarian Technical University of Applied Sciences with a comparable applied-sciences portfolio spanning engineering, business, and design. Closely comparable on faculty structure and applied-research positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Hochschule München (Munich University of Applied Sciences): The largest Bavarian University of Applied Sciences with a broad multi-faculty portfolio including engineering, business, design, and social sciences. A wider-portfolio incumbent serving a similar applied-sciences student base in Bavaria.
• Brandenburgische Technische Universität (BTU) Cottbus-Senftenberg: A German technical university of applied sciences with comparable applied-research centers (including energy and AI). Broader-incumbent peer operating under a similar state-funded model with a wider geographic scope.

Regional players

• Hochschule Landshut: A Bavarian University of Applied Sciences located in Eastern Bavaria with overlapping engineering, business, and social-work programs. Regionally adjacent and directly comparable in target-student demographic.
• Hochschule Kempten: Bavarian University of Applied Sciences in the Allgäu region with comparable applied-sciences programs including business, engineering, and computer science. Regionally adjacent peer with similar funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/oth_regensburg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCn9RGpChZ2l1l9l2R9R4K_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/OTHRegensburg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fachhochschule-regensburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/oth_regensburg
• TikToktiktok.com/@oth_regensburg

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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