Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg

What Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg does

Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg is a private, state-recognized German university of applied sciences founded in 1980, operating under accadis Bildung GmbH (a family-owned entity held by the Meinl-Kexel family). It is headquartered on the SÜDCAMPUS Bad Homburg, near Frankfurt am Main, and employs 101-250 staff. The institution delivers Bachelor (B.A./B.Sc.), Master (M.A./M.Sc.) and MBA programs across three departments — Management, IT (launched 2024), and Education (Pädagogik) — via three study formats: full-time (Vollzeit), dual study combined with company practice (Duales Studium), and part-time for working professionals (Berufsbegleitend). It was the first system-accredited university in Hesse (2014) and holds re-accreditation through 2030.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring semester tuition fees across degree programs, with the GTM motion built around prospective-student events (Open House, Schnuppervorlesungen, education-fair booths), personalized study counseling (phone + in-person), and corporate talent partnerships via a 150+ dual-study network and an annual Career Day. Customer segments are individual prospective students (Bachelor and Master/MBA level) plus 150+ corporate partners that host dual students, run internships, and participate in career events. Underlying technology is conventional higher-education delivery (lecture-based teaching, online application portals) rather than proprietary software; notable institutional assets include extensive international exchange partnerships (ERASMUS+, DAAD PROMOS), dedicated research institutes in Digitalization and Entrepreneurship, two wholly owned subsidiaries (accadis International School Bad Homburg and gotoitcareer.study), and a 5,000+ alumni network feeding graduate employment outcomes (80% job-contract rate before graduation, 98% student recommendation rate).

Name

Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg

Legal name

accadis Bildung GmbH

Website

https://accadis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg is a private, state-recognized German university of applied sciences (founded 1980) offering Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs in Management, IT, and Education to individual students, with dual-study placements via 150+ corporate partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Homburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees from Degree Programs: The university generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs offered in full-time, dual, and part-time study formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences delivering Bachelor, Master, and MBA degree programs in Management, IT, and Education. Programs are offered in full-time, dual-study, and part-time (berufsbegleitend) formats, combining classroom instruction with practical company phases, international exchange semesters, and a dedicated Career Center. The institution also operates research institutes focused on digitalization, entrepreneurship, sports management, and sustainability.

Product overview

Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg is a private university of applied sciences offering management, IT, and education study programs across Bachelor, Master, and MBA levels. The institution operates three main departments: Management (with programs in International Business, Marketing, Sports, Finance, and Health Care), IT (with programs in AI Engineering, AI Management, and SAP Consulting), and Education (with programs in Early Childhood Pedagogy, Social Work, and All-Day Pedagogy). Programs are delivered through three study formats: full-time, dual (combining academic study with practical company experience), and part-time for working professionals. The university also maintains research institutes focused on Digitalization and Entrepreneurship, as well as research groups in Sports Management and Sustainability. The institution is state-recognized and system-accredited, ranking among top German universities in the CHE Ranking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fachbereich IT: Specialized department offering IT programs including AI Engineering, Informatics, AI Management, Digitalization, and SAP Consulting.
• Fachbereich Pädagogik
• accadis Institute of Digitalization
• accadis Institute of Entrepreneurship
• accadis Sportsmanagement Research Group
• accadis Sustainability Research Group
• Building Entrepreneurs!

Products and services

• International Business Management B. A. Bachelor of Arts program in International Business Management offered in full-time or dual study formats, preparing students for global business environments.
• Finance and Management B. Sc. Bachelor of Science program combining finance studies with general management education, available in full-time or dual formats.
• Digital Business Management B. A. Bachelor program focused on digital transformation, business models in the digital age, and digital leadership skills.
• International Sports Management B. A. Bachelor program combining sports industry knowledge with international business management principles.
• International Marketing Management B. A. Bachelor program focused on international marketing strategies, brand management, and marketing analytics.
• Marketing and Event Management B. A. Bachelor program covering marketing principles and event organization, management, and execution.
• Business Communication Management B. A. Bachelor program focusing on corporate communications, public relations, and media strategies.
• Gesundheits- und Pflegemanagement B. A. Bachelor program in health and care management, addressing the growing healthcare sector's management needs.
• International Management M. A. Master of Arts program in International Management available in full-time, dual, and part-time formats.
• Finance M. Sc. Master of Science program in Finance, offered in full-time, dual, and part-time study modes.
• Global Sports Management M. A. Master program focused on international sports industry management and sports business leadership.
• Global Marketing Management M. A. Master program covering advanced international marketing strategies and global marketing management.
• Management and Leadership MBA Part-time MBA program focused on management skills and leadership development for working professionals.
• Management and Leadership MBA für Piloten Specialized part-time MBA program designed for commercial pilots seeking career transition or advancement.
• Sustainability Management and ESG Reporting MBA

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of students have employment contracts before graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1. FSV Mainz 05coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2022accadis Hochschule became official university partner of Bundesliga club 1. FSV Mainz 05. The partnership provides students with insights into professional football management and career opportunities in sports.
• DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAAD PROMOS scholarships awarded annually to accadis students for international study abroad experiences at partner universities worldwide.
• ERASMUS+ Program PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean mobility program enabling student and staff exchanges with universities across Europe, including new partnership with ICD Toulouse starting Autumn 2026.
• SAPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSAP served as Schirmherr (patron) of accadis Career Day 2023, demonstrating employer branding support and industry connection.
• accadis Career Day Corporate PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 30 companies participate annually in Career Day including SAP, Samsung, Lidl, Marriott, EY, Deutsche Leasing, DFB, Eintracht Frankfurt, providing recruiting and networking opportunities.
• Dual Study Partner Companies (150+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of over 150 companies offering dual study positions across industries including IT, Finance, Sports, Consulting, Beauty, Advertising - from startups to international corporations.
• International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of international universities for exchange semesters, double degrees, and study abroad programs including EAE Business School Barcelona, Northumbria University Newcastle, University of St Andrews, Thompson Rivers University Canada, and many others.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FOM Hochschule: Germany's largest private university with a national multi-campus footprint offering berufsbegleitende and dual Bachelor/Master programs. Closest comparable in business-school positioning, dual study model, and working-professional target segment.
• Frankfurt School of Finance & Management: Private university of applied sciences in Frankfurt, directly comparable to accadis as a German private business school with management, finance, and MBA programs and a strong employer-partner network. Both target career-oriented students in the Rhein-Main region.
• SRH Hochschule Heidelberg: Private German university of applied sciences offering Bachelor and Master programs in business, IT, and engineering. Comparable private, career-oriented model with employer partnerships and dual study pathways.
• Hochschule Fresenius: Large private German university of applied sciences offering Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs across multiple campuses. Comparable as a private, career-oriented institution with business, health, and STEM focus and dual study partnerships.
• ISM International School of Management: Private German business school with multiple campus locations offering Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs with a strong international focus — closely comparable to accadis in private management education positioning.
• EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht: Private German university specializing in business and law with Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs. Comparable private business-school model with strong corporate network and international orientation, though EBS skews more elite.

Regional players

• Munich Business School: Private German business school in Munich offering Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs with international focus. Comparable private business-school model and target segment, but operating primarily in southern Germany rather than Rhein-Main.
• GISMA Business School: Private business school based in Berlin/Hannover offering Bachelor, Master, and MBA programs with international focus. Comparable private business-school model, primarily serving a different regional market than accadis.

Broad incumbents

• WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management: Established, top-ranked German private business school offering Bachelor, Master, MBA, and executive education. Operates in the same private German business-education market as accadis but with a broader, more elite positioning and significantly larger scale.
• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private university with a national, multi-channel distance-learning and dual study model. Comparable in offering affordable, career-oriented Bachelor and Master programs, but operates at a vastly larger scale and broader footprint than accadis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/accadisHochschule
• Facebookfacebook.com/accadis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accadis-hochschule-bad-homburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/accadishochschule
• TikToktiktok.com/@accadishochschule?lang=en

Compliance7 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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