Quadriga University of Applied Sciences

What Quadriga University of Applied Sciences does

Quadriga Hochschule Berlin GmbH, operating as Quadriga University of Applied Sciences, is a private German university founded in 2009 and headquartered at Werderscher Markt 13 in central Berlin. It is a subsidiary of Quadriga Media Berlin GmbH, a media and education network that also includes Deutsche Presseakademie (depak) and affiliated professional publications. The university delivers state-recognised MBA and Master's programmes alongside executive education, with all degree programmes holding FIBAA accreditation and the institution itself receiving institutional accreditation from the Wissenschaftsrat in 2020.

The core product portfolio consists of five specialised MBA tracks (Communication & Leadership, Public Affairs & Leadership, Leadership People & Organization, Leadership & Coaching, Leadership & Digital Transformation), a Master of Arts in Communication & Leadership, four certificate expert programmes, and a broad continuing education catalogue delivered via the Quadriga Executive Education unit. Programmes are structured around the YourMBA-Prinzip, a flexible curriculum model that allows students to customise modules, pacing (18-30 months), and delivery format (in-person at the Berlin campus or via the Digitaler Hörsaal). The technical backbone comprises D2L Brightspace as the learning management system, Zoom for video conferencing, and pretix for event ticketing.

The business model is tuition-driven, with degree programmes priced at 18,000 EUR plus a 500 EUR immatriculation fee (VAT-exempt), combined with revenue from executive education seminars, certificate courses, conferences, and corporate in-house training sold through the Deutsche Presseakademie partnership. Customers are mid-to-senior professionals in German-speaking markets working in communications, public affairs, HR, leadership, and digital transformation, with corporate scholarship partnerships (BMW, METRO, Egon Zehnder, BDI, Knauf) supplementing tuition. Distribution is direct and advisory-led, with no third-party resellers.

Name

Quadriga University of Applied Sciences

Legal name

Quadriga Hochschule Berlin GmbH

Website

https://quadriga-hochschule.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quadriga University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised German university in Berlin offering FIBAA-accredited MBA and Master's programmes plus executive education in communications, public affairs, HR, leadership, and digital transformation for mid-to-senior professionals. It operates within the Quadriga Media Berlin network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Executive education programs
• MBA degree programs
• Private higher education
• Professional development courses
• Leadership training

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

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. Degree Programme Tuition: Revenue generated from MBA and Master's programme tuition fees paid by students. Tuition is structured per programme with modular components (core modules + YourMBA elective modules). Payment models include one-time payment with discount and interest-free monthly installments.
2. Executive Education and Continuing Education: Revenue from seminars, online seminars, e-learnings, certificate programmes, conferences, and in-house training programmes offered through the Deutsche Presseakademie partnership and Quadriga Media network.
3. Campus Space Rental: Revenue from renting out campus facilities and event spaces at the Quadriga Campus Berlin for external events and corporate functions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quadriga Hochschule Berlin is a state-recognized private university offering part-time, professionally oriented MBA and Master of Arts degree programmes for employed professionals, alongside non-degree executive education. Core degree programmes include the MBA Communication & Leadership, MBA Public Affairs & Leadership, MBA Leadership People & Organization, MBA Leadership & Coaching, MBA Leadership & Digital Transformation, and M.A. Communication & Leadership, all delivered under the customizable YourMBA-Prinzip. Executive education comprises seminars, online seminars, e-learnings, certificate courses, conferences, and in-house corporate training in HR, communications, public affairs, marketing, leadership, coaching and negotiation.

Product overview

Quadriga University of Applied Sciences is a private German university with state recognition offering a portfolio of MBA and Master programs, professional certifications, and executive education courses. The core offering consists of specialized MBA programs (Communication & Leadership, Public Affairs & Leadership, Leadership & Coaching, Leadership & Digital Transformation, Leadership People & Organization) and an M.A. Communication & Leadership program, all FIBAA-accredited. Programs follow the YourMBA-Prinzip for curriculum customization. Supporting platforms include D2L Brightspace (learning management system), Zoom (video conferencing), and pretix (event ticketing). Professional certifications (Communication Management Expert, Public Affairs Expert, People & Organization Expert, Digital Transformation Expert) are offered as add-on modules. Executive education spans seminars, online seminars, e-learnings, certificate courses, conferences, and in-house training across HR, communications, public affairs, marketing, leadership, coaching, and negotiation topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Institut für Coaching und Leadership: Institute for Coaching and Leadership
• People & Organisation Institute
• Center for Negotiation
• Center for Corporate Architecture and Spatial Identity
• Zentrum Nachhaltige Transformation
• Quadriga Executive Education
• YourMBA
• Deutsche Presseakademie (depak)

Products and services

• MBA Communication & Leadership A FIBAA-accredited, state-recognised part-time MBA programme focused on modern digital communication, business skills, and leadership, including AI and digital transformation components. Designed for mid-to-senior professionals in marketing, PR, and corporate communications seeking leadership roles. Tuition is EUR 18,000 plus a EUR 500 immatrikulationsgebühr (VAT-exempt), with a study duration of 18 to 30 months and flexible delivery in Berlin or digital.
• MBA Public Affairs & Leadership A FIBAA-accredited, state-recognised part-time MBA preparing professionals for leadership at the intersection of organisations and politics, covering political science, public affairs strategy, EU affairs, lobbying, and strategic communication. Intended for government relations, policy advocacy, and political strategy professionals in companies, associations, NGOs, and agencies.
• MBA Leadership, People & Organization A FIBAA-accredited part-time MBA focused on HR management, organisational leadership, change management, and people development strategies. Intended for HR professionals seeking strategic HR leadership competencies.
• MBA Leadership & Coaching A part-time MBA combining leadership development with coaching methodologies and practices, intended for coaching professionals and leaders seeking coaching certification.
• MBA Leadership & Digital Transformation A part-time MBA programme focused on digital strategy, AI integration, digital business models, and technology leadership for executives and senior managers leading digital transformation.
• M.A. Communication & Leadership A Master of Arts programme combining communication management with leadership skills and strategic thinking, offered in the part-time study model.
• Executive Education / Continuing Education (Weiterbildung) A portfolio of part-time professional development offerings including seminars, online seminars, e-learnings, certificate courses, conferences, and in-house corporate training across HR, communications, public affairs, marketing, leadership, coaching, and negotiation. Offered in partnership with Deutsche Presseakademie (depak) and the Quadriga Media Berlin network.
• YourMBA-Prinzip (Flexible MBA Curriculum) A flexible MBA curriculum model allowing students to tailor their studies with additional modules and interdisciplinary options to meet specific professional goals. Enables pacing from 18 (accelerated) to 30 months (flexible) and choice of in-person Berlin or digital delivery format.

Quantifiable outcome

• Stipendien up to 6,000 EUR available for eligible candidates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IULM University of MilanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange and cooperation partner. Students may have access to international perspectives through this European university partnership.
• National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA), BukarestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange and cooperation partner for public administration and political studies. Supports international dimension of PA programmes.
• Universidad Autónoma de GuadalajaraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic exchange partner in Latin America, providing cross-cultural learning opportunities for students.
• Haaga-Helia University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish university of applied sciences partnership for academic exchange and international perspectives.
• SCoRe IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic College of Reputation (SCoRe) India partnership for academic exchange and research collaboration in communications and public relations.
• 50HertzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for research and training projects. 50Hertz is a German transmission system operator for electricity.
• Munich REminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate cooperation partner for research and professional development projects.
• IG MetallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor German trade union as cooperation partner for research and training projects in the area of labour relations and leadership.
• BayerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate cooperation partner for research and executive education projects. Bayer representatives serve as guest lecturers and mentors.
• Verband kommunaler Unternehmen (VkU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of municipal utilities as cooperation partner for public affairs and policy training projects.
• AUDI AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate cooperation partner for research and executive education projects, with Audi representatives involved in teaching and mentorship.
• Continental AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate cooperation partner for research and professional development projects in the automotive and industrial sectors.
• DeloitteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm cooperation partner for research and executive education projects.
• Egon ZehndercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading executive search and leadership consulting firm, also a stipendienpartner (scholarship partner) contributing up to 6,000 EUR in scholarship funding for qualified candidates.
• METRO AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate stipendienpartner (scholarship partner) providing funding for qualified MBA candidates. METRO representatives participate in mentoring and networking events.
• KnaufminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStipendienpartner providing scholarship funding for MBA candidates. Represents building materials industry perspective in the Quadriga network.
• BMW GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore stipendienpartner providing scholarship funding for MBA candidates. BMW representatives (e.g., Maximilian Schöberl, Bereichsleiter Konzernkommunikation und Politik) serve as mentors and guest lecturers.
• Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V. (BDI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore stipendienpartner and advisory board member. BDI's Hauptgeschäftsführerin Tanja Gönner serves on advisory boards. BDI provides scholarship funding and access to Germany's industrial policy network.
• depak – Deutsche PresseakademiecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCore partner for executive education and continuing professional development programmes. depak and Quadriga Hochschule jointly offer seminars, online seminars, e-learnings, certificate programmes, and in-house training. depak is part of the Quadriga Media Berlin network.
• Quadriga Media Berlin GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company/network. Quadriga Hochschule Berlin GmbH belongs to the Quadriga Media Berlin network. Quadriga Media Berlin publishes professional magazines (Human Resources Manager, Compliance Manager), operates job portals (Public Affairs Jobs, HR Jobs), and organises major conferences.
• Hertie SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary cooperation allowing Quadriga students and faculty to access Hertie School library collections in the areas of leadership, law, and economics, with prior email registration required.
• ESMT European School of Management and TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary cooperation allowing Quadriga students and faculty to access ESMT library collections in management, entrepreneurship, and social sciences, with prior email registration required.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Hochschule Macromedia: German private university specialising in management, communication, journalism, and creative industries. Highly comparable in professional/applied education niche, employer-driven curriculum, and focus on communications-adjacent specialisations.
• HMKW Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft: Berlin-based private university with strong focus on media, communication, and management. Comparable in Berlin footprint, communications/PR specialisation, and target market of professionals seeking accredited degrees with practical orientation.
• Mannheim Business School: German business school offering part-time and executive MBAs plus customised corporate programmes. Comparable in part-time MBA format, executive learner segment, and reliance on corporate partnerships for enrolment and stipends.
• SRH Universities (SRH Hochschulen): Major German private university group offering bachelor's, master's, and executive education programmes across multiple campuses. Comparable in private-sector higher education positioning, professional/continuing education focus, and accredited degree portfolio aimed at working adults.
• Munich Business School: Private German business school offering bachelor's, master's, MBA, and executive education programmes. Comparable in private German business-school model, professional/executive learner focus, and corporate partnership-driven go-to-market.
• ESMT Berlin: Berlin-based private business school offering MBAs, executive education, and customised corporate programmes. Comparable in Berlin private-business-school positioning, executive education portfolio, and B2B corporate training channel; library partner of Quadriga.
• Hertie School: Berlin-based private university specialising in public policy, governance, and public affairs with strong executive education. Directly comparable in Berlin location, public affairs specialisation, and executive-level learner target segment; already a library partner of Quadriga.
• Frankfurt School of Finance & Management: German private business school offering MBAs, master's, executive education, and in-house corporate programmes. Comparable in private business-school model, executive education revenue stream, and corporate training channel.
• WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management: Top-ranked German private business school with strong part-time MBA, executive MBA, and corporate programmes. Comparable in private German business-school positioning, executive education focus, and target market of mid-senior professionals.
• FOM Hochschule: Germany's largest private university with a strong focus on part-time, dual, and continuing professional education for working professionals. Directly comparable in target market (employed mid-career professionals), business model (tuition-driven, modular programmes), and delivery format (blended in-person + digital).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/QuadrigaBerlin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/QuadrigaHochschule
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quadriga-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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