It was founded in 2001 in Innsbruck under the name Private University of Medical Computer Science and Technology Tirol.

In the winter semester 2004/2005 the Tyrolean Private University UMIT TIROL moved from Innsbruck to Hall in Tyrol to a newly established campus (Eduard-Wallnöfer-Zentrum).

As a shareholder of UMIT Tirol, Tyrol endeavors to expand its excellent reputation in the field of health care through research and teaching at the highest level, on the one hand, and to strengthen the scientific location, on the other.

Following an international review, the ÖAR was able to grant accreditation to seven new doctoral programs at UMIT Tirol in 2011.

The basis for the ÖAR's decision was the assessment by six independent, international, external experts who subjected the Tyrolean private university to an intensive analysis and evaluation over several months.

The Tyrolean Private University UMIT GesmbH holds shares in other companies and competence centers.