When OTH Amberg-Weiden was founded in 1994, it was impossible to foresee that the university would develop so dynamically. Today, 4,635 students are enrolled at OTH Amberg-Weiden across more than 50 degree programmes within four faculties. The faculties of Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Technology and Electrical Engineering, Media and Computer Science are based in Amberg, whilst the faculties of Industrial Engineering and Health, and the Weiden Business School are based in Weiden. The students are supported by 119 professors, 367 academic and non-academic staff, and 12 teaching staff with special responsibilities.

In 2013, Amberg-Weiden University of Applied Sciences was upgraded to the “East Bavarian University of Applied Sciences” in collaboration with Regensburg University of Applied Sciences. The university’s practical focus and the recognition of its expertise within the business community are being continuously strengthened. A wide range of research projects are carried out in partnership with companies, including through more than 11 affiliated and in-house institutes.
A large proportion of the 12,176 graduates to date are employed in the Upper Palatinate. This is clear evidence of OTH Amberg-Weiden’s mission to implement educational and structural policy in the East Bavarian higher education region and to provide the business sector with highly qualified young talent, combined with excellent career opportunities in the labour market. The results of knowledge transfer are directly incorporated into teaching. This ensures that the courses at OTH Amberg-Weiden are always up to date. This is also confirmed by the university’s ranking results, in which its degree programmes and library have consistently held top positions in Germany-wide comparisons for years.

The figures for Bavaria as a whole also show that OTH Amberg-Weiden provides a wide range of services within its region, across regional boundaries and internationally. Against this backdrop, OTH Amberg-Weiden cooperates internationally with 131 partner universities in 51 countries, which offer opportunities for study or research placements abroad.
All degree programmes are complemented by dual study programmes in close cooperation with companies (combined study programmes, study programmes with in-depth practical experience) from the fields of business and technology, rounding off the profile of the East Bavarian University of Applied Sciences Amberg-Weiden. As a result, the university’s four faculties offer innovative educational programmes with excellent teaching quality, a very high rate of graduate employment, and an international focus to prepare students for a globalised labour market.