Hochschule Fresenius

What Hochschule Fresenius does

Hochschule Fresenius is a private, state-recognized German university founded in 1848, operating under the parent company Carl Remigius Fresenius Education AG. It offers bachelor's and master's degree programs across multiple disciplines — business, technology, life sciences, and design — and operates across more than eight campus locations in Germany (including Idstein, Cologne, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Heidelberg). The institution differentiates itself from German public universities by admitting bachelor's students without numerus clausus restrictions, and operates the AMD Akademie Mode & Design subsidiary as a dedicated design education brand. It has also extended internationally through the LUNEX University of Applied Sciences in Luxembourg.

The university's core products are accredited degree programs delivered across its campus network and online/virtual channels, supported by corporate partnerships (Accenture, Capgemini Invent, Sony Music, PwC) that provide curriculum relevance and internship pipelines. Its revenue model is tuition-driven, with English-language programs priced at approximately EUR 800-1,250 per month, and the institution serves both domestic German students and an international cohort of roughly 1,000 foreign students. Operational technology includes an IBM Watson-based chatbot for student customer service. The institution has built an ecosystem for international student onboarding through blocked-account partnerships (Expatrio, Coracle, Fintiba) and international study-abroad partnerships, including the 2020 TAVEC virtual collaboration with Adelphi University.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via admissions marketing, with a deliberate tilt toward international and English-speaking master's applicants, where pricing power and competitive positioning against public universities are strongest. The combination of multi-campus distribution, regulatory accreditation, corporate partnerships, and international student services constitutes the core operating model.

Name

Hochschule Fresenius

Legal name

Hochschulen Fresenius gemeinnützige Trägergesellschaft mbH

Website

https://hs-fresenius.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1848

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Hochschule Fresenius is a private German university offering accredited bachelor's and master's programs across business, technology, life sciences, and design at 8+ German campuses, serving domestic and roughly 1,000 international students via a tuition-based revenue model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Private University of Applied Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE), Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Applied sciences
• Bachelor programs
• Master programs
• International business studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: As a private university, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences generates its primary revenue from tuition fees charged to students. English-language programs are priced around EUR 800–1250 per month, with fees varying by program. Payment can be made monthly or in advance per semester.
2. Registration Fee: A one-time registration fee of EUR 595 is charged when the semester begins.
3. Deposit (Non-EU Students): Non-EU country applicants are required to pay a security deposit of EUR 3,000, which is deducted against tuition fees during the final semester if the student does not withdraw before the third semester (master's) or fifth semester (bachelor's).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Hochschule Fresenius is a private, state-recognized German university of applied sciences that sells tuition-based bachelor's and master's degree programs — primarily taught in English — across business and management, technology, life sciences, and design, delivered at multiple campuses across Germany. It complements academic instruction with study abroad semesters, admissions and visa support, career services, and corporate project partnerships.

Product overview

Hochschule Fresenius (Fresenius University of Applied Sciences) is a private German university offering a diverse portfolio of English-taught bachelor's and master's study programs across multiple disciplines. The institution operates through a multi-campus model with locations in Idstein (headquarters), Cologne, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden, Düsseldorf, and Berlin. The product portfolio includes: (1) Business & Management programs such as International Business Management (B.A./M.A./M.Sc.), International Business (B.A.), International Management (M.A.), E-Commerce and Logistics (M.Sc.), MBA, Marketing & Brand Management (M.Sc.), and International Real Estate Management (M.Sc.); (2) Technology programs including Computer Science (B.Sc./M.Sc.), Industrial Engineering & Management (B.Eng.), and Industrial Engineering and International Management (M.Sc.); (3) Life Sciences programs such as Biomedical Sciences (B.Sc.); (4) Design programs through AMD Akademie Mode & Design including Fashion & Design Management (B.A.), Fashion Design (B.A.), Luxury Management (M.A.), and Sustainability in Fashion and Creative Industries (M.A.). Supporting services include campus locations, study abroad programs at international partner universities, info sessions and events, admissions services, career services, online/virtual campus options, and newsletter subscription. The university also offers Studienkolleg preparatory courses for students needing university entrance qualification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carl Remigius Fresenius Education Group: The educational group that owns and operates Hochschule Fresenius and its affiliated schools
• Charlotte Fresenius Hochschule

Products and services

• International Business Management (B.A.) English-taught bachelor's degree program focused on international business, intercultural management, digital transformation, and economics, with study-abroad options at partner universities.
• Industrial Engineering and Management (B.Eng.) English-taught bachelor's program combining technical engineering with business expertise, addressing digitalization, process optimization, and Industry 4.0.
• Computer Science (B.Sc.) English-taught bachelor's program in computer science offered as part of international technology study programs.
• Computer Science (M.Sc.) English-taught master's program in computer science offered as part of international technology study programs.
• Industrial Engineering and International Management (M.Sc.) English-taught master's program combining industrial engineering with international management for careers in international environments.
• Biomedical Sciences (B.Sc.) English-taught six-semester bachelor's program covering molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, and bioanalytics, with practical laboratory work and an external bachelor thesis.
• International Business (B.A.) with Specialization in International Management Six-semester bachelor's program teaching business, intercultural, and methodological fundamentals with practical training for management roles in international companies.
• International Business Management (M.A.) Master's program in international business management focusing on strategic management and internationalization.
• International Business Management (M.Sc.) English-taught master's program in international business management as part of business and management offerings.
• E-Commerce and Logistics (M.Sc.) English-taught master's program in e-commerce and logistics as part of business and management offerings.
• International Management (M.A.) English-taught master's program in international management as part of business and management offerings.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) MBA program offered as part of the business and management study programs.
• Marketing & Brand Management (M.Sc.) English-taught master's program in marketing and brand management as part of business and management offerings.
• International Real Estate Management (M.Sc.) English-taught master's program in international real estate management as part of business and management offerings.
• Fashion & Design Management (B.A.) AMD Akademie Mode & Design bachelor's program covering fashion and lifestyle industries, digital transformation, and sustainability with majors such as Virtual Lab, Sustainability Lab, Staging Lab, and Brand Strategy Lab.
• Fashion Design (B.A.) AMD Akademie Mode & Design bachelor's program developing an artistic signature grounded in fashion-industry principles, theoretical and practical skills, with focus on sustainability and digitalization.
• Luxury Management (M.A.) AMD Akademie Mode & Design master's program in luxury management.
• Sustainability in Fashion and Creative Industries (M.A.) AMD Akademie Mode & Design master's program focused on sustainability within the fashion and creative industries.
• Study Abroad Programs International exchange and study-abroad opportunities through partner universities in New York, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Dublin, Barcelona, and London.
• Info Sessions and Events Virtual and in-person information sessions, campus tours, Open Campus Days, and webinars supporting prospective student recruitment.
• Admissions Services Application-process support including document upload portal, admission interviews, visa assistance for international students, and guidance on blocked accounts (Expatrio, Coracle, Fintiba) and German health insurance.
• Career Services Career development support and job-prospect information provided to graduates of Fresenius study programs.
• Online / Virtual Campus Virtual campus and distance-learning study options for students preferring remote study in addition to on-campus attendance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 1000 international students enrolled across faculties and campuses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration39 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ExpatriominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Recommended blocked account provider for international students requiring a German visa. Expatrio enables students to open a state-recognized German blocked account and purchase health insurance for visa applications online.
• CoracleminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Recommended blocked account provider for international students. Coracle offers online blocked account opening and health insurance services for German visa applications.
• FintibaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Recommended blocked account provider for international students. Fintiba provides online blocked account services and health insurance solutions for students moving to Germany for university studies.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022DAAD provided funding for the International Virtual Academic Collaboration grant that supported the TAVEC (Trans-Atlantic Virtual Exchange and Collaboration) project between Hochschule Fresenius and Adelphi University.
• AccenturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Accenture served as a corporate partner for the International Business Management programs in Berlin, hosting workshops on design thinking, human-centered consulting, and agile management. Sessions were led by Accenture experts including former Fresenius students. Over four-hour workshops attracted additional Q&A beyond the official schedule, demonstrating high student engagement.
• ClimatePartnerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021ClimatePartner's Manager Carbon & Finance, Julia Bewerunge, delivered an expert talk on sustainable finance, ESG performance, EU Taxonomy Regulation, and ESG ratings at the International Business School in Cologne. Bewerunge also provided career guidance on entering sustainable finance and impact investing.
• Capgemini InventminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021As part of their master's program exams, students worked with Capgemini Invent on real-world consulting projects. Solutions developed by students were implemented for the client, with Capgemini's Larissa Profe praising the professionalism and client orientation of the student team.
• Sony MusicminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Sony Music partnered with master's students in International Business Management for real-world exam projects, providing authentic business challenges for student teams.
• PacemakersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Start-up consultancy Pacemakers partnered with master's students for exam projects, contributing to the practical project-based learning component of the International Business Management M.A. program.
• Signavio SAPminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Signavio SAP partnered with master's students for real-world exam projects in the International Business Management program, providing software and business process expertise for student solutions.
• PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021PwC Germany delivered a digital guest lecture on internationalization projects, international strategic management, and born global management for master's students in International Business Management, spanning over three hours.
• Carl Remigius Fresenius Education AGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Carl Remigius Fresenius Education AG is the parent education group that Hochschule Fresenius belongs to, alongside Carl Remigius Medical School, AMD Akademie Mode & Design, Ludwig Fresenius Schulen, Thalamus Schulen, Mentor Fortbildungen, and LUNEX University. It serves as the administrative center for data protection and group-level data processing agreements.
• Adelphi UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2020Trans-Atlantic Virtual Exchange and Collaboration (TAVEC) project between Hochschule Fresenius Cologne and Adelphi University's Robert B. Willumstad School of Business in New York, supported by DAAD's International Virtual Academic Collaboration grant. Jointly co-taught courses in four modules with undergraduate and graduate students from both universities. 126 students co-enrolled, with 17 winning travel grants to visit the partner institution. The project began in September 2020 and included a virtual conference in March 2021 and reciprocal in-person visits in October 2021 (Germany) and December 2021 (New York).
• Pace University (New York)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019International study abroad partner for summers and winter semesters in New York, USA. Students can complete majors in International Management or International Market, Consumer and Media Psychology at Pace University as part of their bachelor's degree.
• Berkeley College (New York)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Study abroad partner in New York, USA for summers and winter semesters. Offers majors in International Finance and Accounting, International Marketing Management, and International HR Management.
• Shanghai UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Study abroad partner in Shanghai, China for summers and winter semesters. Offers majors including International Market, Consumer and Media Psychology. Students can also study Mandarin during their semester abroad.
• Asia Pacific University (Kuala Lumpur)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Study abroad partner in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for summers and winter semesters, providing Asian market exposure for international business students.
• University of Technology Sydney (UTS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Study abroad partner in Sydney, Australia for summers and winter semesters. Offers majors in International Organizational Psychology.
• London Metropolitan UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Study abroad partner in London, UK for winter semesters. A one-time payment of EUR 3,000 is due for studying in London.
• Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Study abroad partner in Barcelona, Spain for winter semesters. Offers majors in Human Resource Management. Located at Casa Convalescència.
• Griffith College (Dublin)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Study abroad partner in Dublin, Ireland for summers and winter semesters. Offers majors in Digital and Social Media Management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BSP Business & Law School: Private Berlin-based university of applied sciences offering business, law, and psychology programs with an international student focus. Comparable as a private German Hochschule with English-language offerings and an international-recruitment orientation.
• Macromedia University of Applied Sciences: Private German university of applied sciences with multiple campuses, English-language programs, and a portfolio spanning business, media, design, and technology. Comparable in campus model, English-medium delivery, and design-business mix to Hochschule Fresenius and AMD Akademie Mode & Design.
• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private university, offering state-recognized bachelor's and master's programs in German and English across business, technology, and health. Closely comparable to Hochschule Fresenius as a private, multi-discipline German Hochschule with strong international and online presence.
• SRH Hochschulen: Private German university group operating multiple campuses and offering English-language bachelor's and master's programs in business, engineering, and design. Comparable in scale, multi-campus model, and broad portfolio to Hochschule Fresenius.
• ISM International School of Management: Private German university with multiple campuses and a strong international focus, offering English-taught business and management programs. Comparable as a multi-campus, English-medium, business-focused private Hochschule.
• EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht: Private German university specializing in business and law with English-language programs and an international student body. Directly comparable in being a private, English-medium, business-focused German Hochschule with a premium positioning.
• FOM Hochschule: One of Germany's largest private universities of applied sciences, focused on working professionals with dual locations and a broad business/technology/health portfolio. Directly comparable as a fee-based, state-recognized private German Hochschule serving dual-career and international students.
• HMKW Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft: Private German university of applied sciences offering programs in media, communication, business, and design across several German cities. Comparable in scope of design-business programs and private multi-campus delivery.

Emerging players

• CODE University of Applied Sciences: Private Berlin-based university of applied sciences focused on software engineering and interactive technologies with English-language delivery. Comparable as a newer private German Hochschule with English-medium tech programs targeting international students.
• LUNEX University: A sister institution under the Carl Remigius Fresenius Education Group, operating as a Luxembourg-based university of applied sciences focused on sport and health. Highly relevant as a group affiliate expanding the international footprint and brand reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HS_Fresenius
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HSFresenius
• Facebookfacebook.com/hsfresenius
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fresenius
• Instagraminstagram.com/hsfreseniuscampus
• TikToktiktok.com/@hochschulefresenius
• Pinterestpinterest.de/HSFresenius

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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