Good teaching is the result of commitment, reflection and open dialogue between lecturers and students. Ulm University of Technology views quality in teaching not as a matter of control, but as a shared commitment.
Ulm University of Applied Sciences is an innovative and practice-oriented educational institution that designs its degree programs in a skills-oriented and interdisciplinary way, preparing students specifically for the demands of a modern working world through small groups, international experience and digital and flexible learning formats.
The teaching mission statement supports continuous quality development and the individual promotion of diverse educational biographies. It thus complements THU's strategy and study framework model.
Research and teaching are closely linked, with the latest scientific findings, innovative didactic concepts and the targeted development of interdisciplinary skills forming the basis for a sustainable academic education.
The Quality Management Office (SQM) serves as the central point of contact for supporting and ensuring quality in teaching and is part of the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
With the establishment of a university-wide quality management system (QMS) in 2018, the THU has been pursuing the goal of regularly reviewing and further developing its degree programs—with the participation of external experts and as part of a broad, university-wide strategic discussion.
The THU is currently undergoing the system accreditation process together with the AQAS agency and expects the Accreditation Council’s decision shortly.
At Ulm University of Applied Sciences, all bachelor’s and master’s degree programs are accredited or are undergoing initial and reaccreditation within the prescribed timeframes. As part of the accreditation process, the program’s feasibility, curriculum content, and the graduates’ readiness to meet future professional demands are evaluated, among other factors. As a result, students receive a degree backed by a recognized and certified quality assessment, which helps ensure national and international recognition of their studies. The accreditation of Ulm University of Applied Sciences’ degree programs provides students and employers with reliable guidance regarding the quality of the academic programs.