Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences

What Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences does

Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences (HSHL, legal name Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt) is a public state-recognized University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften) in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 2009, HSHL operates dual campuses in Hamm (Marker Allee 76-78) and Lippstadt (Dr.-Arnold-Hueck-Straße 3) and delivers 18 bachelor's and 10 master's programs across engineering sciences, natural sciences, computer sciences, and business administration to approximately 4,900 students. Teaching is practice-oriented, delivered by professors with industry experience in small cohorts, and supported by modern laboratory facilities including a Visual Effects Labor opened in July 2025, 3D printing labs, the Lab-on-Tour Science Truck, and the zdi-Schülerlabor STEM outreach program.

The university's core technology stack is its curriculum infrastructure and applied research facilities rather than commercial software products. Recent investments include the XRwise project — a sustainable, barrier-free, open-source learning platform using Extended Reality (XR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies for knowledge exchange. Research output spans cooperative dissertations (e.g., with Universität Duisburg-Essen), funded collaborative projects such as KMUeinfachSICHER (€924,800 BMWi grant) and KOLLEKT (circular vehicle components), and bilateral industrial cooperations including a 2025 sustainable-heating partnership with Bauverein Hamm. The university operates no external APIs and uses third-party integrations for video (YouTube, Vimeo), podcasts (Podigee), mapping (OpenStreetMap), web analytics (Matomo), chatbot support (Userlike), and job postings (IQB Career Services, BITE).

HSHL's business model is that of a publicly funded German university under state supervision by the NRW Ministry of Culture and Science. Primary revenue comes from state appropriations, supplemented by nominal semester contribution fees covering public-transport tickets, student union fees, and administrative charges. The institution does not charge tuition for EU/EEA students, has no parent company or private-equity backing, and is governed by a Presidential team led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kira Kastell. Go-to-market is dual-mode: direct-to-consumer enrollment via the CampusOffice portal with in-person advising at both campuses, supplemented by event-driven recruitment through orientation fairs (Perspektive Karriere), the Kinder HSHL children's program, summer schools for international students, and an official WhatsApp channel. Customer segments span domestic Abiturienten, international students recruited via partnerships with Study in Germany (SIG) targeting up to 70 Moroccan students per cohort from WS 2026/27, master's-level degree holders, and vocationally qualified working professionals entering without traditional Abitur. The university is GDPR-compliant, partially compliant with EU Web Accessibility Directive 2016/2102, and a member of the World Technology Universities Network (WTUN).

Name

Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences

Legal name

Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt

Website

https://hshl.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences is a public German University of Applied Sciences, founded in 2009, delivering practice-oriented bachelor's and master's programs in engineering, natural sciences, computer science, and business to approximately 4,900 students across dual campuses in Hamm and Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Hispanic-Serving Community Colleges (HSIs) (EDAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Applied sciences programs
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Graduate degree programs
• Vocational training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften) in Germany, HSHL receives state funding from the Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia. This constitutes the primary operational funding for teaching, research, and administration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences (HSHL) is a public German University of Applied Sciences that delivers practice-oriented bachelor's and master's degree programs in engineering sciences, natural sciences, computer sciences, and business administration across its twin campuses in Hamm and Lippstadt. The university supplements degree teaching with applied research projects, career services (job portal and annual career fair), international exchange, vocational training apprenticeships, and continuing education such as the Summer School "The Business of German Engineering."

Product overview

Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences (HSHL) is a public university of applied sciences with dual campuses in Hamm and Lippstadt, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 2009 with approximately 80 students, it has grown to about 4,900 students. The institution offers 18 bachelor's degree programs and 10 master's degree programs across engineering, natural sciences, computer sciences, and business disciplines. Core educational products include practice-oriented undergraduate and graduate programs taught in small groups with project-oriented learning. Supporting services include career services (job portal, career fair), student counseling, international office, and continuing education such as Summer School. Research facilities include the Visual Effects Labor and innovative projects like XRwise (VR-based learning platform). The university operates on a dual-campus model with modern buildings and facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs
• Master's Degree Programs
• Summer School "The Business of German Engineering"
• Visual Effects Labor (VFX Lab)
• Job Portal
• Career Fair "Perspektive Karriere"
• Zentrale Studienberatung (Central Student Counseling)
• Apprenticeship Programs
• WhatsApp Channel for Prospective Students
• StudyCheck Profile / Ratings Page

Quantifiable outcome

• Electronic engineers trained in Germany enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Study in Germany (SIG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2026Deepened cooperation with Study in Germany enabling up to 70 new students from Morocco per cohort starting Winter Semester 2026/27. SIG regulates the pathway from secondary school completion to university enrollment for international students.
• National Technical University of Ukraine (KPI) - ERASMUS+ ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 August 2025ERASMUS+ mobility project extended until July 2026, continuing student and faculty exchange between institutions.
• Bauverein HammminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025Cooperation on sustainable heating concepts for buildings in Hamm-Pelkum, with HSHL providing expertise for innovative energy concepts in the residential sector.
• Stadt Hamm - Dezernat Bildung, Familie, Jugend und SozialesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025Cooperation agreement providing better access for senior citizens to university offerings and programs.
• Fontys Venlo University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2019International university partnership established in 2019 as part of HSHL's expanding international network.
• National Technical University of Ukraine (KPI) in KyivminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2019International university partnership with ERASMUS+ mobility project extended until July 2026. Active cooperation since 2019.
• ITMO University (Russia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2019International university partnership established in 2019 as part of HSHL's expanding international network.
• Universiti Teknologi Petronas (Malaysia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2019International university partnership established in 2019 as part of HSHL's expanding international network.
• De la Salle University (Philippines)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2019International university partnership established in 2019 as part of HSHL's expanding international network.
• SICP - Software Innovation Campus Paderborn (Universität Paderborn)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2019Joint Verbundprojekt 'KMUeinfachSICHER' funded by BMWi (€924,800 total) developing simplified IT security risk assessment procedures and an online training platform for SMEs. HSHL leads with Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Mayer; University provides SI-Lab expertise in Digital Security.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Arnsberg, Hellweg-SauerlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2019Associated partner in KMUeinfachSICHER project, providing regional network and dissemination support for IT security initiatives targeting small and medium enterprises.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Ostwestfalen zu BielefeldminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2019Associated partner in KMUeinfachSICHER project for regional IT security dissemination through IHK networks.
• Perspektive Karriere Fair Exhibitors (2022-2025)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOver 60 companies exhibited at the annual career fair including Aagon, CLAAS, dSPACE, Fraunhofer IEM, HELLA, Infineon, Miele, and WAGO, representing engineering, technology, consulting, and financial sectors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FH Aachen (Aachen University of Applied Sciences): Public University of Applied Sciences in NRW with similar engineering, business, and applied science program portfolio. Closest regional peer with comparable practice-oriented mission and state funding model.
• TH Köln (Technische Hochschule Köln): Large NRW-based University of Applied Sciences with engineering, computer science, business, and natural sciences programs. Directly comparable state-funded applied education institution serving similar student populations.
• Hochschule Bochum: Public NRW University of Applied Sciences in the Ruhr region offering engineering, business, and applied science programs. Operates under identical state funding framework with comparable mission and student demographic.
• Westfälische Hochschule (Westphalian University of Applied Sciences): NRW-based University of Applied Sciences with engineering, business, and applied science offerings across multiple campuses. Closely matches HSHL's regional positioning, applied teaching model, and student profile.
• Fachhochschule Dortmund (FH Dortmund): NRW public University of Applied Sciences with comparable engineering, design, computer science, and business programs. Directly competes for similar applicant pool in the Ruhr/NRW region.
• Hochschule Ruhr West: Public NRW University of Applied Sciences also serving the Ruhr region with engineering and business programs. Founded in similar timeframe and shares HSHL's applied, industry-aligned educational model.
• Hochschule Bielefeld (HSBI): NRW public University of Applied Sciences (formerly FH Bielefeld) offering engineering, business, health, and applied science programs. Direct peer in state funding model, mission, and regional market positioning.
• Hochschule Osnabrück: Lower Saxony University of Applied Sciences with comparable engineering, business, and applied programs. Direct German HAW peer operating under equivalent state funding and practice-oriented educational model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hshammlippstadt
• Facebookfacebook.com/Offizielles-Profil-Hochschule-Hamm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/edu/school?id=372022&trk=edu-cp-title
• Instagraminstagram.com/hshammlippstadt
• TikToktiktok.com/@hochschulehammlippstadt
• Xx.com/HSHammLippstadt

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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