Application-oriented courses combined with a number of laboratory practicals as well as industry-related or highly practical course work. Teaching is also accompanied by a number of mentoring programmes especially for female engineering students as well as programmes during the initial phase of studies and coaching during studies together with professionally experienced female engineers. There is also a practical project called "Running Snail Racing Team" in which an interdisciplinary team of students and professors participates in the Formula Student competition.

The faculty of Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Engineering has partnerships and research projects with various universities in the Czech Republic. In addition, there is collaboration with 31 internationally operating companies in the form of a Partner Circle, and Innovative learning centres have been established, e.g. in India.

The faculty of Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Engineering has state-of-the-art equipment in its approx. 30 laboratories (e.g. engine test benches, fibre laser deployment, etc.). This makes practically oriented, up-to-date student training possible. The equipment in the laboratories is continuously upgraded in consultation with students. The faculty also offers students six computer labs with modern equipment.

The students are directly involved in projects in applied research with industry and through their work on practically-oriented topics as part of course assignments integrated in the research work. In addition, it is also possible to participate in a university-wide student project: development of an electric race car. The department conducts, e.g. research work in the following areas: combustion power machines, simulation, additive manufacturing, laser technology, etc. This is also reflected in the formation of several affiliated institutes to support research and development.

At both sites, the OTH Amberg-Weiden offers founders of companies in the digital sector co-working spaces and an interesting network.

Small study groups and personal atmosphere, practically-oriented training in modern laboratories, top business contacts for optimum career prospects after the degree course, relaxed housing market and cost of living, 24-hour library, drop-out study, analyses of course progress.