1. Independence and responsibility

As a state university, we operate independently in accordance with our constitutional mandate. We are independent of commercial interests, religions, and worldviews.

As a university, we assume social responsibility through our activities. We encourage our students to do the same in their professional and private lives.

In doing so, we pay attention to ethical awareness and sustainable practices.

2. University culture

People are at the heart of everything we do. Respect and appreciation are fundamental principles of our university culture.

We are a tolerant and cosmopolitan university .
Respectful interaction, trusting cooperation, and a high level of service orientation form the basis for attractive study and job opportunities.

Leadership principles of THM

3. Tuition-free education

Studying at our university is independent of individual financial circumstances. Therefore, Bachelor degree courses and consecutive Master's degree courses are tuition-free for students. In doing so, we contribute to equal opportunities and educational equity.

4. Attractive study and working conditions

We strategically allocate our resources to create the best possible learning conditions at our university. Qualified and motivated staff in our Departments , centers, and all central work areas are essential for this. As part of our personnel development programme, we offer extensive training and professional development opportunities and promote a healthy work-life balance.

5. Good teaching

The teaching staff at THM are guided by our jointly developed principles of good teaching and use teaching methods that help students take responsibility for their personal learning process.

With diverse teaching and learning methods, we respond to the growing heterogeneity of the student body and create the basis for lifelong learning.

We encourage and demand the continuous didactic and Professional Development of our teachers.

Teachers and students share responsibility for academic success.

6. Personality development

We accompany and support our students in their professional and personal development.

Student initiatives and workshops make an important contribution to independent action.

We encourage and demand the ability to critically examine oneself and one's own actions.

7. Practicality and application relevance

Our Degree Courses are practical and demand-oriented. They offer our graduates excellent career opportunities. We maintain contact with our cooperation partners and alumni, thus receiving valuable feedback from the professional world.

8. Innovative Research and Transfer

THM is a research-intensive university. Our research and transfer projects are application-oriented and translational. Through innovative and forward-looking projects, we create added value for our cooperation partners and society. In doing so, we also contribute to the future viability of our region.

9. Unity of teaching and research

We incorporate current research findings into our teaching. Through research-based learning, we prepare our students for demanding tasks in academia and practice.

10. Interdisciplinarity

Interdisciplinary approaches play a key role in our teaching, research, and service offerings. We use these to answer complex, cross-disciplinary questions.

11. Internationalization

We enable the acquisition of international skills and intercultural experience. We achieve this through a wide range of programmes at our university and through international exchange programmes. We also maintain global partnerships in teaching and research.

Our university culture and special programs attract numerous international students.
This strengthens the international character of THM .

Internationalization strategy (intranet)

12. Digitization

We are continuously expanding our digitally supported teaching and learning resources. We use the data collected exclusively for academic purposes.

We prepare our students to use and actively shape digitalization in their respective fields of work.

Together with our employees, we use digital technology to organize our processes transparently and efficiently.

Together with our cooperation partners, we are shaping the conditions for digital transformation in business and society.
IT strategy