University Council

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The University Council of Coburg University of Applied Sciences

The University Council plays a decisive role in the further development and strategic direction of our university.
It is made up of experienced experts who contribute their extensive knowledge and expertise to shaping our vision and goals.
Together, we work to ensure the highest quality standards in teaching and research and promote innovative projects that make our university fit for the future.
By working closely with the university administration and academic staff, we are committed to excellence in education and a strong connection to society.

The tasks of the University Council

Among other things, the University Council adopts the university’s basic regulations, elects the President and Vice-Presidents and decides on the establishment, modification and discontinuation of degree programs.
The other tasks are set out in Art. 36 BayHIG.

The following external persons are currently members of the University Council:

  • Dr. Andreas Engel (Chairman of the University Council) Chairman President of the Coburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce
  • Frank Carsten Herzog Founder of Concept Laser Managing Director of HZG Verwaltungs- und Beteiligungs-GmbH, Coburg
  • Annegret Kestler Head of Adult Education Center, District of Kronach
  • Prof. Dr. Andrea Klug Ingolstadt University of Technology
  • Prof. Dr. Horst Kunhardt Vice President Deggendorf Institute of Technology
  • Michael Musick Managing Director Regiomed-Kliniken GmbH
  • Gisela Raab Managing Director Raab Baugesellschaft mbh & Co. KG
  • Hans Rebhan Board of Directors Lucas-Cranach-Campus Foundation
  • Thomas Spangler Chief Executive Officer of the Brose Sitech Group
  • Dr. Christa Standecker Managing Director European Metropolitan Region Nuremberg e.V.

The University Council also includes the elected members of the Senate of Coburg University of Applied Sciences (Art. 26 para. 1 sentence 1 no. 1 BayHSchG).

Term of office

The term of office of the current University Council is from November 15, 2023 to November 14, 2027.