SRH Hochschule Berlin

What SRH Hochschule Berlin does

SRH Hochschule Berlin is one of the campus brands within SRH University, a private university of applied sciences in Germany operated under the SRH Holding group. The institution delivers higher-education programs across Bachelor, Master, MBA, Certificate, Dual, and part-time (berufsbegleitend) formats, with more than 200 degree offerings spanning nine broad study directions including Design/Film/Music, Health/Social/Education, Computer Science/Data Science, Communication/Media/Marketing, Logistics, Psychology, Technology/Architecture/Sustainability, Tourism/Hospitality/Events, and Business/Law. The company serves a primarily individual-student customer base of 9,500+ enrolled learners from 140+ countries of origin, distributed across 18 physical campuses in cities such as Berlin, Heidelberg, Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne.

The teaching model is built around SRH's proprietary CORE-Prinzip (Competence Oriented Research and Education), a student-centered, practice-oriented pedagogy that emphasizes small-group instruction, immediate real-world application, and competency-based assessment. Programs are delivered through a multi-channel mix: on-campus instruction at the 18 German sites, online/remote learning for domestic and international students, and dual-study arrangements where employer partners sponsor student work placements. The institution supplements instruction with career services, an alumni network, an International Office, and a Learning Innovation Centre located at the Heidelberg headquarters.

SRH University generates revenue almost entirely through tuition fees, billed on an annual subscription-like cadence, with prices varying by program type (Bachelor, Master, MBA, Certificate, Dual, Part-time) and not publicly disclosed — prospective students must obtain quote-based pricing through study advisors. Go-to-market is sales-led, executed through open-house events, online info sessions, program-finder tools, and dedicated study advisors. The institution holds multiple accreditations including Wissenschaftsrat approval, Akkreditierungsrat system accreditation, CHE ranking recognition, and AACSB membership, and is also a partner of Berlin's economic development agency (Berlin Partner) and a member of the Green Industry Cluster. SRH Hochschule Berlin's specific positioning is around the creative disciplines (Creative Writing, Design, Film, Music, Photography, Architecture) offered at its Berlin campus.

Name

SRH Hochschule Berlin

Legal name

SRH University

Website

https://srh-hochschule-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SRH Hochschule Berlin is a campus brand of SRH University, a private German university of applied sciences delivering Bachelor, Master, MBA, certificate, dual, and part-time programs across 18 campuses to more than 9,500 students using the proprietary CORE-Prinzip pedagogy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Private university programs
• Bachelor degree programs
• Master degree programs
• Dual study programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: SRH University generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students for Bachelor, Master, MBA, certificate, dual, and part-time study programs. The institution offers various study formats to serve different student demographics and price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SRH Hochschule Berlin is a private German university of applied sciences that delivers higher education programs including Bachelor, Master, MBA, certificate, dual, and part-time study programs across 18 campus locations in Germany. The university serves approximately 9,500 students from 140+ nationalities using its proprietary CORE (Competence Oriented Research and Education) teaching methodology, which emphasizes student-centered, small-group, practice-based learning with direct industry engagement and immediate real-world application. Programs are offered in flexible formats — on-campus, online, or combined — and span disciplines including Design/Film/Music, Health/Social/Education, Computer Science/Data Science, Communication/Media/Marketing, Logistics, Psychology, Technology/Architecture/Sustainability, Tourism/Hotel/Events, and Business/Law.

Product overview

SRH Hochschule Berlin is a private university of applied sciences offering a comprehensive portfolio of higher education programs. The institution operates 18 campus locations across Germany and provides educational services through multiple formats: Bachelor, Master, and MBA degree programs, professional certificates, dual study programs combining theory with practical work experience, and part-time/continuing education options for working professionals. Programs span diverse study directions including Design/Film/Music, Health/Social/Education, Computer Science/Data Science, Communication/Media/Marketing, Logistics, Psychology, Technology/Architecture/Sustainability, Tourism/Hotel/Events, and Business/Law. The university employs its CORE (Competence Oriented Research and Education) teaching principle, emphasizing student-centered learning in small groups with practical application and industry partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor-Programme (Bachelor Programs)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Companies (Unnamed)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRH University partners with strong companies ('starke Partnerunternehmen') to prepare students for the requirements of the labor market. These partnerships provide practical experience opportunities and career preparation for students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• BSP Business and Law School: Private Berlin-based university of applied sciences offering Bachelor and Master programs in business, law, and related fields with campus and online delivery. Operates in the same German private applied-sciences segment with comparable program formats.
• IU International University of Applied Sciences: Germany's largest private university of applied sciences with a similarly broad portfolio of Bachelor, Master, MBA, dual, and distance-learning programs across multiple study formats. Most direct competitor in the German private higher-education space, with particularly comparable flexible-format positioning.
• Hochschule Fresenius: Private German university of applied sciences with multiple campus locations offering Bachelor, Master, MBA, and part-time programs in fields including psychology, health, business, and design. Directly comparable multi-campus private applied-sciences peer.
• accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg: Private German university offering Bachelor and Master programs in business and related fields with partner-company and dual-study pathways. Comparable in program breadth, applied-sciences model, and emphasis on corporate partnerships.
• University of Europe for Applied Sciences: Private German university with locations in Berlin and other cities offering applied Bachelor and Master programs in creative industries (design, film, photography, music), business, and tech. Direct peer for SRH Berlin's creative programs cohort and target students.
• FOM University of Applied Sciences: Large private German university focused on working professionals with part-time and dual study models across multiple German locations. Closely comparable in target segment (Berufsbegleitend), multi-campus structure, and Bachelor/Master program breadth.
• HMKW Hochschule für Medien, Kommunikation und Wirtschaft: Private German university of applied sciences with multiple German campus locations focused on media, communication, business, and psychology programs. Comparable in multi-campus private applied-sciences positioning with overlap in communication/media/marketing programs.
• Macromedia University of Applied Sciences: Private German university with multi-city campuses offering applied Bachelor and Master programs in creative, media, business, and technology disciplines. Closely overlaps with SRH Berlin's creative programs (Design, Film, Music, Photography).

Others

• SRH Holding: Parent conglomerate of SRH University and the broader SRH educational, healthcare, and social services group. Relevant as the corporate parent whose strategic priorities and capital allocation decisions directly shape SRH University's investment and growth trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht: Established private German university focused on business and law with AACSB-equivalent accreditations and an executive education portfolio. Comparable in the German private higher-education landscape with overlap in business programs and AACSB-type credentialing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@srhuniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/srhhochschuleberlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/srh-hochschule-berlin
• Instagraminstagram.com/srh_university
• TikToktiktok.com/@srhuniversity
• Xx.com/srhberlin

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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