Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe

Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe (TH OWL), known as OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, is a public university of applied sciences located in Lemgo, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region, TH OWL offers approximately 60 Bachelor and Master degree programs across seven faculties: Bauen und Umwelt (Construction and Environment), Detmolder Schule für Gestaltung (Detmold School of Design), Informatik und Automation (Computer Science and Automation), Landwirtschaft Lebensmittel und Gesundheit (Agriculture, Food and Health), Medien und Kultur (Media and Culture), Produktion und Technik (Production and Engineering), and Wirtschaftswissenschaften (Business and Economics). The university operates three campuses: the main campus and Innovation Campus in Lemgo, and the Kreativ Campus in Detmold. There are no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution of €352.80 (WS 2026/27). TH OWL offers study models including full-time, part-time, dual, and cooperative programs. Teaching is primarily in German, with some international Master programs offered in English. The university has an active International Office supporting incoming and outgoing student exchanges through Erasmus+, DAAD, and other programs. Research is conducted through institutes including inIT, iFE, IDS, ILT.NRW, and KIO, and the university participates in the federal Innovative Hochschule initiative with its TRiNNOVATION OWL transfer project.