Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts
For you. For tomorrow. For the region.
Who we are, what we stand for
Coburg University of Applied Sciences is diverse, family-oriented and people-centered. It is a place of holistic education, creativity and individual support. At our four locations in Coburg, Kronach, Lichtenfels and Bamberg, we train more than just specialists and work in a solution-oriented manner in our six faculties as well as in part-time continuing education on the topics that really move society and the economy, such as health, climate change, artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and future design. Coburg University of Applied Sciences now also has the right to award doctorates in research-intensive areas.
The individual person is at the center of all our activities. With all their special characteristics, uniqueness and singularity. In order to develop and promote the creativity, pioneering spirit and innovative potential of the individual and bring it into line with the needs of a rapidly changing economy and society, we rely on the interplay of diversity and individuality. Students and teaching staff appreciate the close and personal cooperation, which is also reflected in the family-friendly working environment.
We actively embrace the diversity of disciplines and their cooperation, the plurality of teaching and learning approaches, research focuses, personalities and points of view, educational and work biographies as well as transfer and interaction paths.
Excerpt from the strategy and development paper "On the way to University 2030"
We promote participation and equal opportunities, tolerance and respect. We embody values and orientation anchors, we are a role model and model of a sustainability-conscious attitude. The topic of "compatibility of family and studies or career" is a central concern of Coburg University of Applied Sciences. We are consciously a driving force and innovation hub for the region and, to this end, we have forged lasting alliances and broad cooperation networks. We are committed to excellence in science and research, we reflect critically, we question, we broaden the horizon of thought and the usual perspective and are committed to involving all stakeholders inside and outside the university in the scientific discourse.
Modern university
Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts 2030:
In its strategy and development paper "On the way to University 2030", the university has committed itself to the active development of the region, a progressive image of humanity and future-oriented teaching as well as the active promotion of women. Coburg University of Applied Sciences also stands for diversity and promotes participation, equal opportunities, tolerance and respect.
Guiding principles for the future:
Interdisciplinary teaching / Innovative teaching and learning formats / More flexible curricula / International Master's programmes / Promotion of interculturality / Cross-faculty specialization / Profile development in research /
Transfer-oriented university / Proactive management / Service culture in governance / Organizational development
Reasons:
Being self-employed and setting up a business means one thing above all: putting your ideas into practice and going your own way. We support you in this and would like to encourage you to come to us – no matter what stage you are at! If you would like to get to grips with the topic of start-ups, then our GO! training program is just right for you. Apply now.
Central third-party funded projects:
The Research and External Funding Service unit is the interface between the university's academics, research-based companies and the institutions that fund research. Among other things, it advises scientists and companies on applying for national and international funding programs and third-party funded projects, on strategic and administrative support in acquiring third-party funding and on project administration and controlling of third-party funded projects.
University with attitude
For democracy, diversity and humanity - our stance
Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts views anti-democratic tendencies in society with great concern and positions itself unequivocally in favor of progress, diversity and humanity.
The university stands for respect and tolerance and attaches great importance to fair and appreciative interaction with one another. All members of the university are called upon to work together respectfully at all levels and to cultivate a culture of respect.
We train more than just skilled workers. We educate people. We develop personalities who use their professional and interdisciplinary skills to contribute responsibly to social, economic and ecological development.
(Strategy and development paper of the Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts)
The university respects the freedom of opinion of all members. At the same time, we expect the exchange of ideas to always be based on the principles of our free and democratic basic order and mutual respect. Based on our constitution and in accordance with our legal educational mandate, we are committed to an appreciative and inclusive learning and working environment. Science needs freedom, democracy and the rule of law.
We keep a close eye on social developments and make it clear that there is no room for right-wing extremist, unconstitutional and misanthropic attitudes at our university.
We are part of the "Weltoffene Hochschule " campaign of the German Rectors' Conference and the Alliance against Right-Wing Extremism in the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region. Coburg University of Applied Sciences is also part of the "Universities show attitude" initiative. This campaign was launched by the Network Against Discrimination at Universities, the Network Diversity at Universities and the Federal Conference of Women's and Equal Opportunities Officers at Universities (bukof), among others.
We live diversity, liberal democracy and the rule of law every day in teaching, research and transfer. In accordance with our mission statement, we see it as our social responsibility to strengthen these fundamental principles together with our local, regional and international partners.
Figures - Data - Facts
Studies (as of summer semester 26)
Bachelor's degree programs: 30
Master's degree programs: 20
Total students: 4193
of which women: 2,086
of which men: 2,094
of which foreign students: 669
First semester students: 517
Personnel (reporting date: 31.12.2025)
Total staff: 553
Professors: 143
Other teaching staff (e.g. lecturers for special tasks): 28
Research assistants: 81
Research support staff: 301
Lecturers: 150 (do not count towards total staff)
Honorary professors : 1
Finances (2023)
Total budget: 54.52 million euros
of which project and third-party funds: EUR 9.18 million
Project and third-party funds in detail:
- Federal government: 3.82 million euros
- Free State of Bavaria: EUR 0.27 million
- EU, foundations, municipalities, companies: 3.04 million euros
- Student contributions: 1.11 million euros
- Income from business activities and assets: EUR 0.84 million
- Other allocations and grants: EUR 0.12 million
Finances (2024)
Total budget: 53.71 million euros
of which project and third-party funds: EUR 9.45 million
Project and third-party funds in detail:
- Federal government: 5.34 million euros
- Free State of Bavaria: EUR 0.64 million
- EU, foundations, municipalities, companies: 2.27 million euros
- Student fees: 0.73 million euros
- Income from business activities and assets: EUR 0.37 million
- Other allocations and grants: EUR 0.81 million
