Detailed introduction of the University of Technology Nuremberg:

Introduction

The University of Technology Nuremberg is a public research university that was decided to be established by the Bavarian government in 2017 and officially established on January 1, 2021. The school aims to break the boundaries of traditional disciplines and train students in an interdisciplinary way so that they can cope with major problems in the future society and become an innovation driver for the Nuremberg metropolitan area and even Bavaria.

Overview

Number of students and faculty: According to 2024 data, the school has 7 academic staff, 106 administrative staff, and 20 students.

Subject areas: Covering multidisciplinary fields such as engineering science, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, and mathematics, the subject setting focuses on interdisciplinary integration.

History and establishment time

In 2017, the Bavarian government decided to establish a new university in Nuremberg that can accommodate 6,000 students. On January 1, 2021, the Technical University of Nuremberg was officially established. In February of the same year, Hans Jurgen Prommel was appointed as the founding president. In August, the groundbreaking ceremony for the campus construction was held. On January 1, 2022, Isa Janke began to serve as vice president for teaching, learning and international affairs. In early 2022, the first department, the Department of Engineering, was established. On April 1, 2023, Alexander Martin began to serve as vice president for research, innovation and entrepreneurship. In 2024, the first building "Cube One" will be put into use.

School Strength

Teaching Strength: As a newly built university, its teaching philosophy focuses on the combination of theory and practice. Courses are mainly taught in English, aiming to cultivate students' interdisciplinary thinking and practical ability to prepare for the future labor market. Currently, master's courses such as artificial intelligence and robotics have been opened, and the close interaction between teachers and students is emphasized in the teaching process.

Research strength: Although it was established relatively recently, it has demonstrated certain research potential and has promoted the transformation and innovation of scientific research results through close cooperation with regional and international universities, research institutions and enterprises , committed to solving major social problems such as biological systems, urban construction, and citizen safety.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on interdisciplinary exchanges between technology and natural sciences and humanities and social sciences, breaking disciplinary boundaries, and conducting interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Focus on end-to-end digitalization of research, teaching, and administrative management to adapt to the development needs of modern society.

Cultivate students with international professional skills, while taking root in the region and serving local economic and social development.

Advocate innovative and streamlined management models, establish a flat hierarchy, and improve management efficiency.

Adhere to research- and solution-oriented teaching and promote close interaction between teachers and students.

Focus on lifelong education, provide flexible learning opportunities in time and space, and meet the learning needs of different students.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Artificial intelligence and robotics are one of the current key disciplines of the school. Wolfram Burgard, an expert in this field, serves as the founding chairman and professor of the Department of Engineering, and has established corresponding thematic focuses. In addition, the school also plans to establish interdisciplinary departments such as mechanical and electrical engineering, quantum engineering, bioengineering, computer science and engineering.

Key laboratories: No key laboratories have been built in the school, but judging from its development plan, advanced scientific research laboratories may be established in relevant key disciplines in the future.

Department settings

The school does not have a traditional college, but is divided into two departments: the Department of Engineering and the Department of Arts and Sciences. The Department of Engineering adopts an interdisciplinary approach to educational research and brings together various disciplines in engineering science; the structure of the Department of Arts and Sciences combines the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and mathematics to provide a platform for interdisciplinary communication and cooperation.

Ranking

As a newly built university, the school has not yet achieved a significant ranking in the mainstream university rankings, but judging from its development goals and plans, it aims to benchmark world-class universities such as MIT, and its future ranking performance is worth paying attention to.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but may need to pay a certain registration fee each semester. The specific amount can be found on the school's official website.

Living expenses: The cost of living in Nuremberg is relatively moderate, with monthly living expenses of about 700-1000 euros, including accommodation, food, transportation, books, etc.

Campus

Campus distribution: Nuremberg University of Technology is a campus university located in the city. Its campus address is 52i Ulmen Street, Nuremberg, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Campus facilities: The campus is still under construction, and the first building "Cube One" will be put into use in 2024. The school pays attention to the sustainability of campus buildings and incorporates the concept of sustainable development into the design of all buildings from the beginning. In addition, the school has signed a cooperation agreement with Nuremberg Institute of Technology, which will build a modular building for health science courses on the campus of Nuremberg University of Technology.