Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg

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Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, formerly Georg-Simon-Ohm-Fachhochschule Nürnberg, is a prominent university of applied sciences in Germany, renowned for its practical, application-oriented education across engineering, business, social sciences, and design. It is particularly strong in fields like Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Business Administration, with a significant focus on industry collaboration and research. For international students, the university offers a growing number of English-taught Master's programs and robust support through its International Office, which assists with admissions, orientation, and cultural integration. The university also facilitates exchange programs and provides German language courses. A distinctive characteristic is its deep regional ties and commitment to preparing graduates directly for the professional world through hands-on projects and internships.

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The Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm (shortened TH Nürnberg; English name Nuremberg Institute of Technology Georg Simon Ohm) is a public Technische Hochschule in Nuremberg, Bavaria. With its 12,200 students and 1,800 faculty members, it is the second biggest Technische Hochschule in Bavaria. President is Niels Oberbeck. The university got its name in honor of Georg Simon Ohm who was a professor and headmaster of the predecessor of the Hochschule, the Polytechnische Schule, between 1839 and 1849. The logo of the Technische Hochschule is the Ω as a reference to Ohm the SI derived unit for electric resistance named after Georg Simon Ohm. The main campus is located around the Wöhrder Wiese city park close to Nuremberg's downtown area. There are more facilities distributed around the city. They also contain a cafeteria and a university owned kindergarten called Milliohm.

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