Our strategy

We run Ulm University of Applied Sciences (THU) with the vision “We rethink solutions”. The THU makes a significant contribution to finding new solutions to a wide range of future challenges by conducting technology-oriented, innovative research, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, offering practice-oriented study programmes and educational opportunities, and driving technology transfer to industry, business and society.

Our self-image

We are a university of applied sciences with a technology-oriented portfolio of degree programs, research and transfer projects as well as continuing education courses.

Our mission

The following 8 guiding principles relate to individual performance dimensions of the university:

STUDIUM
We offer our students innovative and exciting degree programs. Our study places are in high demand. We fascinate our students with modern, practical teaching on site and new, flexible forms of teaching.

UNIVERSITY AND REGION
We are the technical university in the region for the region. International students enrich us and show us the world. Our varied campus life inspires and spreads creativity and fun.

APPLIED RESEARCH
Our research is changing the world. Together with our partners in science and industry, we develop future technologies.

DENKFABRIK
We provide food for thought and bring about change in society. We show schoolchildren and all interested parties the technical world of tomorrow.

NETWORKING
We network. Our alumni are in the driving seat of the future and share their successes with us.

SUSTAINABILITY
We are mindful and efficient with our resources and our environment.

DIVERSITY
Diversity and tolerance characterize our university. We integrate individuality so that everyone benefits. We strengthen democratic structures and diversity of opinion.

INTERNAL COLLABORATION
We are service-oriented. We promote flexibility and dynamism in all areas of our university. We think together and are solution-oriented. Our collaboration is characterized by respectful cooperation.