Ilmenau Technical University (TU Ilmenau; Technische Universität Ilmenau) Germany's leading technical university, founded in 1894, is located in central Germany with the "green heart of Germany It is located in the small forest town of Ilmenau in Thuringia, which is known as the "green heart of Germany". The university's computer profession is ranked in the top 5 in Germany; because of its long-term and in-depth cooperation in the field of automotive technology, so it is known as the "Porsche Research and Development Center".