About Thuringia University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration

About Thuringia University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration

The Thuringia University of Applied Sciences for Public Administration, established in 1994, is a state-run institution located in Gotha, Thuringia, Germany. It specializes in training civil servants for higher non-technical administrative service. The university comprises three departments: Local Government and General State Administration, Taxation, and Police. The Local Government and General State Administration and Taxation departments are situated in Gotha, while the Police department is located in Meiningen. The university operates under the supervision of the Thuringian Ministry of the Interior. The curriculum combines theoretical studies at the university with practical training through internships in various administrative bodies. The programs primarily focus on administrative law, civil law, constitutional law, administrative sciences, and business sciences. Graduates earn degrees such as Diplom-Verwaltungswirt (FH) and Diplom-Finanzwirt (FH). The university also participates in advanced training events for employees of the Free State and engages in specialized research and development projects.