Medical Academy

What Medical Academy does

Medizinische Akademie is a private, non-profit vocational education institution founded in 1983 and headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. It operates as part of Internationaler Bund (IB), one of Germany's largest youth, social, and education service providers, and runs 35 schools across 13 locations in Germany. The institution delivers state-approved vocational training in therapeutic and care professions, including Occupational Therapy (Ergotherapie), Speech Therapy (Logopädie), Physical Therapy (Physiotherapie), Nursing (Pflegefachkraft, Kranken- und Altenpflegehilfe), and social-education professions (Heilerziehungspflege, Arbeitserziehung, until the latter's 2021 transfer to Carlo Schmid Schulen).

Its core educational offerings include multi-year vocational diploma programs, a dual B.Sc. pathway in Applied Therapy Sciences delivered in partnership with IB Hochschule, and continuing-education courses such as Animal-Assisted Therapy. Delivery combines on-site instruction across 13 locations with digital learning infrastructure including Moodle LMS, GoToMeeting, and MS Teams platforms adopted during COVID-19. The institution holds WFOT, EFQM, and AZAV certifications, validating compliance with international therapy-education standards, European quality management norms, and German federal labor-market funding eligibility.

Revenue is generated through monthly tuition fees paid by individual students, supplemented by government funding mechanisms including BAföG (federal student aid) and Bildungsgutschein (education vouchers issued by employment agencies). As a non-profit, surplus is reinvested into program development rather than distributed. The academy serves aspiring therapeutic professionals, career changers, and individuals pursuing careers in nursing and social education across Germany.

Name

Medical Academy

Legal name

Internationaler Bund (IB) Freier Träger der Jugend-, Sozial- und Bildungsarbeit e.V.

Website

https://med-akademie.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Medizinische Akademie is a Frankfurt-based, non-profit vocational education institution operating 35 schools across 13 German locations under Internationaler Bund, delivering state-approved training in occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, nursing, and social education professions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Healthcare Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAGAH

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDAKAAAG

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22)

Education/Special Education & Learning Support Services/Special Education Schools & Programs

Keywords

• Vocational healthcare training
• Occupational therapy education
• Speech therapy training
• Physical therapy education
• Nursing vocational training

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition fees charged to students for vocational training programs. Fees vary by program and location: Ergotherapie (€400/month, partially subsidized), Logopädie (€100/month, partially subsidized), Physiotherapie (€140/month), Arbeitserziehung (€160/month), Ulm location (€40/month reduced).
2. Government Education Funding: Training funded through government mechanisms including BAFöG (federal education assistance), Bildungsgutschein (education voucher from employment agency), Aufstieg-BaföG (career advancement funding), and subsidies from Land Baden-Württemberg.
3. Dual Study Program Fees: Revenue from cooperative bachelor's degree programs (Angewandte Therapiewissenschaft B.Sc.) in partnership with IB Hochschule, with reduced fees for academy students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Medizinische Akademie is a network of 35 state-approved vocational schools at 13 German locations delivering 3-year vocational training in Ergotherapie, Logopädie, and Physiotherapie (Therapieberufe), nursing programs (Pflegeberufe), and social professions (Sozialberufe). The academy also offers a cooperative Bachelor of Science in Applied Therapy Sciences with IB Hochschule and continuing education in animal-assisted therapy. Tuition is structured as monthly fees partially offset by state subsidies and AZAV-certified education vouchers.

Product overview

Medizinische Akademie operates as a network of state-approved vocational schools under the Internationaler Bund (IB) umbrella, offering comprehensive educational programs in healthcare and social professions across 13 German locations with 35 schools. The core portfolio consists of three main divisions: Therapy Professions (Ergotherapie, Logopädie, Physiotherapie), Nursing Professions (Pflegefachkraft, Kranken- und Altenpflegehilfe, Operationstechnische Assistenz), and Social Professions (Arbeitserziehung, Heilerziehungspflege, Kinderpflege, Sozialassistenz, Sozialpädagogik). The institution differentiates through integrated add-on offerings including a Bachelor of Science in Applied Therapy Science (dual study model with IB Hochschule) and specialized continuing education in Animal-Assisted Therapy. With 40 years of educational experience, the academy emphasizes small class sizes, practical training, and international exchange programs through Erasmus+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Angewandte Therapiewissenschaft (B.Sc.): A cooperative bachelor's degree program in applied therapy sciences offered in partnership with IB Hochschule für Gesundheit und Soziales, allowing students to earn both a vocational qualification and a university degree.

Products and services

• Therapieberufe (Therapy Professions) Educational programs in therapeutic professions including Ergotherapie (Occupational Therapy), Logopädie (Speech-Language Pathology), and Physiotherapie (Physical Therapy). Programs are state-approved vocational training lasting 3 years with practical clinical placements, designed for aspiring healthcare professionals.
• Pflegeberufe (Nursing Professions)

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Vermittlungsquote (placement rate) reported at some locations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• EBETH (International Exchange Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Organization facilitating international exchanges for therapeutic training programs, coordinating placements in Antalya, Turkey.
• IB Hochschule für Gesundheit und SozialescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative partnership for ausbildungsbegleitendes (training-accompanying) and berufsbegleitendes (career-accompanying) Bachelor of Science program in Angewandte Therapiewissenschaft (Applied Therapy Sciences). Students can complete both vocational training and university degree through coordinated programs.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU education program enabling international exchanges and practical placements abroad. Medizinische Akademie students can participate in international internships and projects in multiple countries including Spain, Turkey, Nepal, Israel/Palestine, India, Botswana, and USA.
• Deutsche Auslandsschule San Sebastián, SpainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman overseas school in Basque Country where Logopädie students support Spanish preschool children in learning German as a second language through play-based individual support.
• Haus der Hilfe - Hilfe für Nepal e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman aid organization in Kathmandu operating 'Haus der Hoffnung' facilities for orphans and children with disabilities. Logopädie students from Ulm conduct therapeutic work and language support.
• Star Mountain Rehabilitation Center, RamallahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRehabilitation center supporting 300+ children and youth with disabilities. Ergotherapie and Physiotherapie students from multiple academy locations complete 4-week placements in therapy and daily life support.
• University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual student exchange program for Physiotherapie students from München. Participants attend lectures and clinical observations at the US university, experiencing different healthcare system approaches.
• BOCODOL, BotswanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBotswana partner in trilateral youth exchange project 'Prävention durch Wissen' (Prevention through Knowledge) with German and French participants focusing on HIV, malaria, sexuality, nutrition, and environmental hygiene education.
• DHGS Deutsche Hochschule für Gesundheit und SportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Physiotherapie students to pursue dual study options. Academy students and alumni receive tuition discounts for Bachelor's programs in Gesundheit/Physiotherapie.
• Mahagu Medical Society / P.D. Patel Ayurveda Hospital, Nadiad, IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing Physiotherapie students from Baden-Baden to experience medical care organization in Gujarat, India, including practical assistance in Ayurvedic healthcare settings.
• Carlo Schmid SchulenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransfer of Arbeitserziehung training programs from Medizinische Akademie to Carlo Schmid Schulen at Freiburg and Mannheim locations as part of IB Group restructuring.
• IBETH (International Exchange)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing on-ground support and coordination for international internship programs, particularly in Turkey (Antalya).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sana Schulen: Private hospital group operating Pflegeschulen and therapy schools in multiple German states, with similar AZAV-certified funding models and state-recognized curricula.
• Helios Bildungszentren: Hospital-affiliated healthcare training centers operated by Helios across multiple German states — comparable vocational nursing and therapy programs feeding into one of Germany's largest private hospital networks.
• Wohlfahrtswerk für Baden-Württemberg: Non-profit vocational training provider in Baden-Württemberg operating schools for Pflege, Therapie, and Erziehung — directly comparable regional competitor to Medizinische Akademie with overlapping programs and state-subsidy model.
• Charité Gesundheitsakademie: University hospital-affiliated health academy in Berlin offering Pflege and Therapieberufe training — comparable state-recognized vocational programs with strong employer brand.
• Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg Akademie für Gesundheitsberufe: Academic medical center-affiliated vocational academy offering Pflege, Physiotherapie, and allied health training — directly comparable in curriculum structure, state recognition, and hospital placement model.
• Asklepios Bildungszentrum: Hospital-chain-affiliated healthcare vocational schools operated by Asklepios, offering Pflege and therapy training across Germany — directly competes for the same student segments and employer referral pipelines.

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: Large national vocational training provider with healthcare and therapy programs — broader portfolio but overlapping DACH-wide footprint and government-funded (Bildungsgutschein) delivery model.
• SRH Hochschule / SRH Bildung: Larger private educational group operating universities, vocational schools, and continuing education — broader portfolio than Medizinische Akademie but with overlapping therapy, nursing, and dual-study programs.
• bfw – Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft: Major German vocational training and continuing education provider offering healthcare tracks alongside broader occupational programs — comparable AZAV-certified funding model with wider geographic reach.
• DAA – Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie: Major German adult education and vocational training provider with healthcare continuing-education tracks — comparable state-subsidized model but broader scope beyond healthcare specialties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCi-emuuZK3F6mq9JVPdy8tA
• Facebookfacebook.com/MedizinischeAkademie
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibmedizinischeakademie
• Xx.com/IB_Med_Akademie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ib-gis-mbh-medizinische-akademie-berlin

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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