Abstract: The transformation of local universities to application-oriented faced many problems and obstacles, such as a wide range of areas, a long period, school orientation, professional setting during the construction process, faculty and policy guarantees. Speed and quality are limited; The local universities failed to meet the expectations and needs of society. After half a century of development and construction, the German University of Applied Science and Technology has distinctive characteristics and remarkable. It can provide the following references for local universities in China to explore own transformation paths. Firstly, locating the school accurately and clarify and training objectives. Secondly increasing adjustments and building a scientific and reasonable profession system; Thirdly implementing the dual-teacher and employment project to create a high-level teaching team; Fourth is to improve supporting policies and provide system guarantees.

Key words: Local undergraduate university, Applied, German university of applied sciences, School characteristics, Draw lessons from