Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg

Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg (German: Technische Hochschule Augsburg or simply THA) 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.[2] Currently, 23 undergraduate and 22 graduate degree programmes are offered.

Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg
Technische Hochschule Augsburg
MottoSought-after personalities[1]
TypePublic
Established1971; 53 years ago (1971)
Budget€37.2 million (2023)[2]
PresidentProf. Dr. Dr. h.c. Gordon Thomas Rohrmair
Academic staff
185 professors
551 (other academic staff)[2]
Administrative staff
298[2]
Students7,061 (WS 2023/2024)[2]
Address
An der Hochschule 1
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86161
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48°08′56″N 11°34′01″E / 48.149°N 11.567°E / 48.149; 11.567 48°21′19″N 10°54′18″E / 48.35528°N 10.90500°E / 48.35528; 10.90500
CampusUrban
Colors  Dark Pink,   White
Websitetha.de
Logo until November 2023
Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg (building K)

It hosts the Bibliotheca Augustana [de] website, which features a catalogue of electronic texts.

Faculties

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  • Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering
  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering
  • Faculty of Design
  • Faculty of Computer Science
  • Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering
  • School of Business

History

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The first institution associated with the university, the 'Reichsstädtische Kunstakademie Augsburg', was founded in 1710. In 1833, the Royal Polytechnic School was founded, the forerunner of today's engineering faculties. Other institutions such as the Royal Industrial School, the Augsburg Rudolf Diesel School of Building and Engineering (Academy for Applied Technology) and the Augsburg School of Art and Design can be mentioned as roots of the university. In 1971, the university was officially founded with a Faculty of Design and a Faculty of Engineering. The other faculties and institutes followed as the university expanded to its current size.[3]

Panorama Picture from Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg (Campus Brunnenlechgäßchen)

In July 2022, the Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder awarded the then University of Applied Sciences Augsburg the title of "Technical University" in recognition of its scientific achievements in the technical field.[4] At the start of the 2023 summer semester, the university was officially renamed Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg.[5]

Campuses

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The university has two main sites, centrally located in Augsburg and 500 metres apart from each other.

 
Brunnenlech campus

The Brunnenlech Campus (buildings A to H), located between Brunnenlechgässchen and Baumgartnerstrasse, houses the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering. The administration, library and computer centre are also located on the Brunnenlech campus.

 
Red Gate campus

The Red Gate Campus (buildings J to M and W), located along Friedberger Straße, houses the Faculty of Computer Science, the Faculty of Design, the School of Business, as well as the President's and Public Relations offices.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "gP – gefragte Persönlichkeiten: Leitbild der Hochschule Augsburg". Technische Hochschule Augsburg (in German). Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Augsburg University of Applied Sciences Facts and Figures" (in German). Technische Hochschule Augsburg. 1 January 2019. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
  3. ^ www.hs-augsburg.de Archived March 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Hochschule Augsburg feiert Jubiläum und erhält den Titel Technische Hochschule".
  5. ^ "FAQ Technische Hochschule".
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