Ferdinand Porsche FernFH

What Ferdinand Porsche FernFH does

Ferdinand Porsche FernFH (legal entity Ferdinand Porsche Fernfachhochschule GmbH) is a private Austrian university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) specializing in distance learning, headquartered at Ferdinand Porsche Ring 3, 2700 Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria. Founded circa 2005/2006 and operating for approximately 20 years, the institution delivers a blended learning model that combines synchronous online instruction with periodic in-person presence phases at the Wiener Neustadt campus, supported by a proprietary Online Campus learning management system, eLibrary, and FERNFH Podcasts platform.

The academic portfolio comprises three bachelor's degree programs (Aging Services Management; Betriebswirtschaft & Wirtschaftspsychologie / Business Administration & Business Psychology; Wirtschaftsinformatik / Business Informatics) and three master's degree programs (Betriebswirtschaft & Wirtschaftspsychologie; Digitales Gesundheitsmanagement / Digital Health Management; Informationstechnologie / Information Technology). Teaching and research are organized across three disciplinary institutes (Health Sciences; IT & Business Informatics; Business & Psychology). Beyond degree programs, FERNFH sells continuing education products including Micro-Credentials, certificate courses (e.g., LEGO SERIOUS PLAY), short programs (Empathic Design & Innovation), and a master program in Sales Management. The institution is accredited by AQ Austria and admitted as the first Austrian Fachhochschule into EADTU (May 2025).

FERNFH's revenue model rests on two streams: (1) federally subsidized tuition at standard rates (bundesfinanzierte Studienplätze) for the degree programs, and (2) continuing education fees for micro-credentials, certificate courses, and master programs. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective students apply through an online portal, are supported by the FERNFH Infocenter, attend virtual information sessions, and progress through the Online Campus. Primary customer segments are working professionals, parents and caregivers, career changers, and healthcare professionals seeking flexible, federally subsidized higher education. Marketing is conducted through the institutional website, virtual events, podcasts, newsletter, alumni network, and industry events. Headcount is reported at 51–100 employees.

Name

Ferdinand Porsche FernFH

Legal name

Ferdinand Porsche Fernfachhochschule GmbH

Website

https://fernfh.ac.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ferdinand Porsche FernFH is a private Austrian distance learning university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) in Wiener Neustadt, offering three bachelor and three master degree programs in health sciences, business/psychology, and IT, plus continuing education, delivered via a blended online and in-person model to working professionals and adult learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiener Neustadt

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal-Funded Tuition: As a publicly funded Austrian university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule), FERNFH receives government subsidies that enable study places at 'Normaltarif' (standard rates). This makes higher education accessible without high tuition fees.
2. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue generated from micro-credentials, certificate courses, short programs, and master programs offered as professional development. These include programs like LEGO SERIOUS PLAY certification, Sales Management master programs, and various short courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ferdinand Porsche FernFH (FERNFH) is Austria's leading distance learning university of applied sciences, delivering higher education through a blended-learning model that combines synchronous online instruction with periodic in-person presence phases at its Wiener Neustadt campus. It offers federally subsidized bachelor's and master's degree programs in Aging Services Management, Business Administration & Business Psychology, Business Informatics, Digital Health Management, and Information Technology, alongside continuing education offerings such as Micro-Credentials, certificate courses, short programs, and master programs for working professionals.

Product overview

Ferdinand Porsche FernFH operates as Austria's leading distance learning university of applied sciences, offering a Blended-Learning model that combines online instruction with in-person presence phases. The institution provides three bachelor's degree programs (Aging Services Management, Betriebswirtschaft & Wirtschaftspsychologie, Wirtschaftsinformatik) and three master's degree programs (Betriebswirtschaft & Wirtschaftspsychologie, Digitales Gesundheitsmanagement, Informationstechnologie). Beyond degree programs, FERNFH offers continuing education through Micro-Credentials, certificate courses (LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®), short programs (Empathic Design & Innovation), master programs (Sales Management), and specialized courses (Gesundes Altern). The educational delivery is supported by the Online Campus learning management system and FERNFH Podcasts audio platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Online Campus: Digital learning platform used by FERNFH for online coursework and materials

Products and services

• Bachelor - Aging Services Management A bachelor's degree program focused on managing services for aging populations, covering healthcare management, social services, and gerontology, delivered as distance learning for working adults.
• Bachelor - Betriebswirtschaft & Wirtschaftspsychologie (Business Administration & Business Psychology) A bachelor's degree combining business administration with business psychology, covering management, economics, and psychological aspects of workplace behavior, delivered via blended learning.
• Bachelor - Wirtschaftsinformatik (Business Informatics) A bachelor's degree in business informatics, combining computer science with business administration and information technology management.
• Master - Betriebswirtschaft & Wirtschaftspsychologie An advanced master's program in business administration and business psychology for deepening expertise in organizational behavior and management.
• Master - Digitales Gesundheitsmanagement (Digital Health Management) A master's program focused on digital health management, covering healthcare technology, health informatics, and digital transformation in healthcare.
• Master - Informationstechnologie (Information Technology) An advanced master's degree in information technology covering software development, systems administration, and IT management.
• Micro-Credentials Short, focused educational modules that provide specialized skills and knowledge with recognized certification upon completion, available as continuing education.
• LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Certificate Course A certified workshop using LEGO building bricks to enhance creative problem-solving, team dynamics, and strategic thinking skills, offered as a continuing education certificate course.
• Course - Gesundes Altern (Healthy Aging) An educational course focused on healthy aging and gerontological prevention strategies, offered as continuing education.
• Short Program - Empathic Design & Innovation A short program focused on empathic design methodologies and innovation processes, offered as continuing education.
• Master Program - Sales Management An advanced master program focused on sales management, covering sales strategies, customer relationship management, and sales leadership, offered as professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accessible education without high tuition fees through state-funded study places

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• EADTU (European Association for Distance Teaching Universities)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025FERNFH was admitted as the first Austrian university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) into EADTU in May 2025. This partnership connects FERNFH with European distance learning institutions and provides access to best practices, research collaboration, and international networking in distance and online education.
• AQ Austria (Austrian Quality Assurance Agency)coreOthersOfficial quality assurance and accreditation body for Austrian higher education institutions. FERNFH operates under their oversight to maintain university of applied sciences status.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU program for education, youth, and sport. FERNFH participates in Erasmus+ enabling student and faculty mobility, international partnerships, and collaborative projects with European institutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• FernUniversität in Hagen: Germany's first and largest state distance-teaching university, offering blended online degrees across business, IT, and psychology—directly comparable to FERNFH's distance-learning Fachhochschule model and its program mix in business psychology, business informatics, and IT.
• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private accredited distance-learning university; offers state-recognized bachelor/master programs in business, IT, and health—directly overlapping FERNFH's distance degree catalog and Austrian/German-speaking target market.
• SRH Fernhochschule – The Mobile University: Part of SRH, one of Germany's largest private higher education groups offering accredited distance-learning degrees in business, health, and technology—closely comparable to FERNFH's blended, career-oriented program portfolio.
• FOM Hochschule: Germany's largest private university with a strong distance/part-time model targeted at working professionals; offers parallel programs in business psychology, business informatics, and health management that overlap FERNFH's adult-learner value proposition.
• HFH Hamburger Fern-Hochschule: Private German distance-learning university focused on part-time bachelor/master programs for working adults; closely comparable operating model, regulatory framework, and target learner to FERNFH.
• AKAD University: German private distance-learning university offering state-recognized bachelor's and master's in business, technology, and continuing education—comparable to FERNFH's distance-only delivery and adult-learner positioning.
• Apollon Hochschule der Gesundheitswirtschaft: German distance-learning university specializing in health economics and management programs—directly comparable to FERNFH's Digital Health Management master and Aging Services Management bachelor in both modality and domain.
• Diploma Hochschule: German private distance-learning university focused on business, social work, and health; comparable distance-only delivery and continuing-education model, with similar degree-portfolio breadth to FERNFH.

Broad incumbents

• Danube University Krems (DUK): Austria's public university for continuing education, offering part-time master's and certificate programs for working professionals—an overlapping Austrian market positioning to FERNFH's continuing education stream, though broader and more research-focused.

Regional players

• IMC Fachhochschule Krems: Austrian Fachhochschule offering applied bachelor/master programs in business, health, and life sciences—an obvious regional peer sharing the same national accreditation regime and target learner base, though with a more traditional on-campus delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fernfh
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• Facebookfacebook.com/porschefernfh

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