Technical University Ingolstadt

Since its foundation in 1994, THI offers a wide range of programs that prepare students to use scientific methods in their professional career. Excellent learning and working conditions for 140 professors, more than 400 employees and more than 5400 students from around the globe create the necessary framework for a short period of study and a high level of success.

Our institution is a dynamic and highly committed university of applied sciences. Since its foundation in 1994, THI offers a wide range of programs that prepare students to use scientific methods in their professional career. Excellent learning and working conditions create the necessary framework for a short period of study and a high level of success.

The impressive campus, completed in 1999, is defined by its glass architecture, large green spaces and the functionality of the buildings. The expansion of the campus was inaugurated in 2014 to provide more space for our increasing number of students. The first construction phase included two buildings for lecture and seminar rooms, laboratories and offices, as well as a spacious bistro-café.

The dual study model is the optimum twofold combination of theory and practice. The joint study combines regular Bachelor’s studies with vocational or trade training; the study combined with immerged internship focuses on a comprehensive practical training within companies, which is not completed with a degree, like the vocational training. The main target group consists of top-performing and highly committed students, who want to gain practical experience within a company. Dual study contributes to the training of executives who can provide all necessary technical/trade competence and practical experience from the very beginning of their career.

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt supports and develops its dual study programme in close cooperation with prestigious business partners.

The international profile of THI is best reflected in its mission and targets. We strive to meet the highest standards in all areas of research, teaching and management, taking into account the increasing globalization and the educational expectations of our students, business partners and society. At the moment, aboout 30% of our graduates have spent at least one semester of study or internship abroad.

The Research centre (ZAF) was founded in order to support all activities related to the area of research. THI Professors supported by graduates in their position as research assistants conduct publicly subsidized and industry financed research projects. With the opening of CARISSMA Center of Automotive Research on Integrated Safety Systems and Measurement Area, THI was able to broaden its fields of study: The aim of this facility is to conduct applied research in order to enhance traffic safety in Germany and abroad.

Further education and training became central issues for THI because of the high innovative tempo and the rapid progress of knowledge in all professional fields. The Institute of Executive Education (IAW), founded in 2008, focuses on a wide range of activities in the field of further education and offers a large number of training programs and events. These are aimed at professionals who want to gain further qualifications alongside their work. The IAW offer ranges from extra-occupational Master’s programmes over degree certificates and customized corporate programs to events and public lectures.

With our dedication to scientific standards and practical implementation, embracing the world yet firmly anchored in our region, we create intelligent solutions and thrive on convincing professional skills. We assess current developments in technology and economy; interdisciplinary interconnectedness forms part of our strategy for success.

We base our activities on mutual respect, tolerance, transparency and credibility. We are dedicated to equal opportunities - irrespective of gender, origin, position and religion. We welcome cultural plurality and provide family-friendly university facilities. We pursue our common goals with passion.

Our core mission is to provide practice oriented education on a scientific basis. Life-long learning is in our view a growing challenge. We deliver outstanding performance in selected fields of applied research. Our success is based on the synergy of teaching, research and organisation. Gender-appropriate structures increase our creativity potential.

We actively pursue social responsibility in teaching, research and organisation. Our students are the focus of our attention. We promote responsible activities of all employees, students and partners. We open up attractive working opportunities with a broad scope for manoeuvring.

We are trend-setters for the innovative structuring of teaching, research and organisation. We embrace a pioneering spirit and cooperate in value-adding networks. We distinguish ourselves in the competition of universities and apply a consistent system of quality management.

We think and act today for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. In addition to specialist knowledge, we promote social, methodological and intercultural skills. Our graduates face the challenges of the global working environment and structure solutions that will meet future demands.

The university executive board consists of the president, two vice-presidents and the chancellor. The president of the university is the chairman of the executive board. The president elaborates the university policy guidelines and takes a pro-active role in the development of the university. The executive board is responsible for all university affairs and it decides on the allocation of staff and financial resources. The university management requires the consent of the university council in fundamental decisions and budget affairs.