Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden

Last updated
Amberg-Weiden University of Applied Sciences
Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Amberg-Weiden
Hochschule Amberg-Weiden Logo 2013.svg
Established1994 (1994)
President Prof. Dr. med. Clemens Bulitta
Academic staff
95
Students4,100
Location, ,
Germany

49°26′39″N11°50′53″E / 49.44417°N 11.84806°E / 49.44417; 11.84806
Website www.oth-aw.de/en/

The Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden(OTH-AW) is a state university of applied sciences (UAS), which was founded in 1994 under the name Fachhochschule Amberg-Weiden. At the two locations Amberg and Weiden, over 40 bachelor's and master's degree programs as well as part-time degree programs are offered in four faculties. [1] The name "Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule" is based on an existing cooperation agreement in association with the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg. [2]

Contents

Faculties

The Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden has the following faculties:

Campuses

Plans of the two sites: Amberg (left) and Weiden (right) OTH Amberg-Weiden Grundrisse.png
Plans of the two sites: Amberg (left) and Weiden (right)

The university has two main sites located round about 40 kilometers apart from each other. [1]

The campus Amberg is located in the town of Amberg and it is the home of the two faculties mechanical and environmental engineering and information and media technology. [1]

The campus Weiden is located in the town of Weiden in der Oberpfalz. This campus is the home of the faculties Weiden Business School and business, industrial engineering and health. [1]

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Applied Sciences Mittelhessen</span>

The Technische HochschuleMittelhessen University of Applied Sciences is a German Fachhochschule for bachelor's and master's studies in the cities of Giessen, Friedberg, and Wetzlar.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Technische Universität Berlin</span> Public university in Berlin, Germany

Technische Universität Berlin is a public research university located in Berlin, Germany. It was the first German university to adopt the name "Technische Universität".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg</span> Public university in Augsburg, Germany

Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg is a public university located in Augsburg, Germany. It was founded in 1971, but its institutional roots as an academy of arts date back to 1670. With more than 7,000 students it is one of the largest institutions of its kind in Bavaria. 185 professors as well as 408 lecturers in 7 faculties are employed in the university. Currently, 23 undergraduate and 22 graduate degree programmes are offered.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brno University of Technology</span> University in the Czech Republic

Brno University of Technology is a university located in Brno, Czech Republic. Being founded in 1899 and initially offering a single course in civil engineering, it grew to become a major technical Czech university with over 18,000 students enrolled at 8 faculties and 2 university institutes.

The University of Stuttgart is a research university located in Stuttgart, Germany. It was founded in 1829 and is organized into 10 faculties. It is one of the oldest technical universities in Germany with programs in civil, mechanical, industrial and electrical engineering, among others. It is a member of TU9, an incorporated society of the largest and most notable German institutes of technology.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hochschule Furtwangen University</span> German university

Furtwangen University (HFU) is a German University of applied science with its main location in Furtwangen im Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and two more branch locations in Villingen-Schwenningen and Tuttlingen. The HFU is part of the "International Lake Constance University Network" as well as part of Franco-German University (FGU).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hamburg University of Applied Sciences</span> Higher education and applied research institution in Hamburg

The Hamburg University of Applied Sciences is a higher education and applied research institution located in Hamburg, Germany. Formerly known as Fachhochschule Hamburg, the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1970. In terms of student enrolment, the HAW is the second-largest university in Hamburg and the fourth-largest applied sciences university in Germany, with a student body of 16.454.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Technical University of Applied Sciences Lübeck</span> University in Lübeck, Germany

Technische Hochschule Lübeck (THL) is a technical university of applied sciences located in the hanseatic city of Lübeck in northern Germany. The university was renamed in 2018 and was formerly known as “Fachhochschule Lübeck (FHL)” respectively "Lübeck University of Applied Sciences”. There are 35 degree programs, with 21 Bachelor's degree programs and 14 Master's degree programs. 5,164 students are studying at the university, including 1,655 women.

The Trier University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest Universities of Applied Sciences in Rhineland-Palatinate with approximately 6000 students, around 170 professors and around 700 academic and nonacademic staff. It is spread over three campuses in Trier, Birkenfeld, and Idar-Oberstein. It is a member of the European University Association (EUA).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Technische Universität Ilmenau</span> German public research university

The Technische Universität Ilmenau is a German public research university located in Ilmenau, Thuringia, central Germany. Founded in 1894, it has five academic departments (faculties) with about 4,900 students. Teaching and research are focused on the fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">HTW Berlin</span>

Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft or HTW Berlin in Berlin, Germany is the largest public University of Applied Sciences in Berlin and Eastern Germany. It has over 13,000 students and 75 programs in areas of engineering, computer science, business, culture and design. At 26.4%, HTW Berlin has one of the highest proportions of international students in Germany.

The Zurich University of Applied Sciences located in the city of Winterthur, with facilities in Zurich and Wädenswil, is one of the largest University of Applied Sciences in Switzerland and is part of the Zürcher Fachhochschule.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bingen Technical University of Applied Sciences</span>

The Bingen Technical University of Applied Sciences is a university located in Bingen am Rhein, Germany. It was founded in 1897. The University of Applied Sciences Bingen consists of two faculties: the faculty of life sciences and engineering and the faculty of technology, informatics and business.

Koblenz University of Applied Sciences is a public university in Rhineland-Palatinate. Although the present university was established in 1996, it has a rich tradition in higher education. The roots of today's Faculty of Materials Engineering, Glass and Ceramics in Hoehr‑Grenzhausen, come down to the 19th century.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts</span>

The Hochschule Hannover - University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HsH) is a public Fachhochschule in Hanover. It's the second largest university in Hanover with approximately 10,000 enrolled students in the winter term 2021/2022 and 620 professors and employees. In addition there are around 430 guestlecturers from other academic institutes, organisations and companies teaching at the HsH. The Hochschule Hannover has four locations.

The Regensburg University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences (UAS) in Regensburg, Germany. It was founded in 1971 as a college for technology, economics and social work, but has roots in the mid-19th century. Today, the university is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Bavaria. As of the 2023/2024 winter semester, its eight faculties offer 33 Bachelor's degree programs, 20 Master's degree programs, four part-time Bachelor's degree programs, and four continuing education Master's degree programs. The focus is on engineering and computer sciences as well as law, economics and social sciences.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt</span> Technical university in Germany

The Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt is a technical university in Germany, which was founded originally in 1807, and was restructured during 1971. The university is among the applied sciences universities in Germany with over 150 partner universities worldwide. The university is located in Bavaria with campuses in Würzburg and Schweinfurt.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau</span>

The Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau is a vocational university of about 3300 students located in Zwickau. Saxony, Germany. It offers Bachelor's, Master's and traditional German Diplom degrees in four core areas: Technology, Economics, Arts, and Life Sciences. The university also has further campuses in Markneukirchen, Reichenbach im Vogtland and Schneeberg.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Technische Hochschule OWL</span>

The Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe is a state tech university in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe area in Lemgo, which is part of North Rhine-Westphalia. Additional campuses are in Detmold and Höxter. About 6,600 students work closely with 173 professors and about 550 other staff members in research, teaching and administration.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt</span> University in Bavaria, Germany

The Technical University Ingolstadt of Applied Sciences is a German public university of applied sciences located in Ingolstadt. Founded in 1994, it currently has around 6,500 students in five faculties and offers more than 80 courses of study. The central focus of research and teaching are in technology and business. The main campus is located in the center of Ingolstadt. The second campus is located in Neuburg an der Donau.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden" . Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  2. "EIN GRUND ZU FEIERN: 10 JAHRE OTH-VERBUND" (in German). Retrieved 2024-02-27.
  3. "Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden" . Retrieved 2024-02-27.