BA Dresden - Berufsakademie Sachsen - Staatliche Studienakademie Dresden

What BA Dresden - Berufsakademie Sachsen - Staatliche Studienakademie Dresden does

Staatliche Studienakademie Dresden is a state-run public higher education institution and one campus of the Duale Hochschule Sachsen (DHSN) network, located at Hans-Grundig-Straße 25 in the Johannstadt district of Dresden, Saxony. It delivers 12 dual study programs across the fields of Wirtschaft (Economics) and Technik (Engineering) at bachelor's level, following a model in which students alternate between academic instruction at the campus and paid practical training at regional partner companies. As a Staatliche Studienakademie under the Free State of Saxony, it does not charge tuition; institutional operating costs are covered by state funding while partner companies pay students a training salary during their practical phases. Its core academic infrastructure comprises campus laboratories (Labore) and the shared Campusbibliothek Johannstadt.

The institution runs a structured outreach and admissions funnel that combines online study counseling sessions, presence at regional education fairs (Stuzubi, Jobmesse Dresden, Agra), and direct recruitment of dual-practice partner companies, supported by a website and active social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn). It also conducts applied research organized around five interdisciplinary, practice-oriented competence fields, and participates in external networks such as the ZIM-Netzwerk InnoBauHolz (federal wood-construction innovation network) and cooperative teaching projects with Hochschule Meißen (FH). Notable recognition includes the 2026 VDI Förderpreis for an outstanding bachelor's thesis and a 2026 Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs award to the InnoBauHolz network in which the campus participates. Revenue is not disclosed; the parent entity is Duale Hochschule Sachsen, headquartered in Glauchau, and the campus is one of several Saxon DHSN locations alongside Bautzen, Breitenbrunn, Glauchau, Leipzig, Riesa, and Plauen.

Name

BA Dresden - Berufsakademie Sachsen - Staatliche Studienakademie Dresden

Legal name

Staatliche Studienakademie Dresden

Website

https://ba-dresden.de

Company type

Public

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Staatliche Studienakademie Dresden is a state-funded campus of the Duale Hochschule Sachsen offering 12 dual bachelor's programs in business and engineering, combining paid workplace training at partner companies with academic instruction across Saxony.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Dual higher education
• Cooperative applied research
• Bachelor's degree programs
• Work-integrated learning
• Vocational academic training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Public Funding: As a state-run public university (Staatliche Studienakademie), the institution is funded by the Free State of Saxony. Tuition is not charged to students; instead, dual study partners (companies) pay students a salary during their practical phases, while the state covers institutional operational costs.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Staatliche Studienakademie Dresden is a state-run campus of the Duale Hochschule Sachsen that delivers tuition-free dual study programs combining academic instruction with paid practical training at partner companies. It offers 12 dual bachelor's programs in business (Wirtschaft) and technology (Technik) and conducts cooperative applied research across five interdisciplinary competence fields in collaboration with regional industry partners.

Product overview

The Duale Hochschule Sachsen, Dresden campus is a state-run higher education institution offering 12 dual study programs in business and technology. The institution operates a platform-plus-modules architecture combining classroom-based academic instruction with practical work experience at partner companies. Core offerings include dual study programs (duales Studium), cooperative research and transfer activities across five interdisciplinary competence fields, and campus facilities including laboratories and library services. Students receive a salary while studying, creating an integrated academic-professional experience.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duale Studienprogramme (Dual Study Programs) Twelve state-accredited dual bachelor's programs in business (Wirtschaft) and technology (Technik) where students alternate between academic study at the Dresden campus and paid practical training at partner companies across Saxony. Offered tuition-free to prospective bachelor's-level students, with a salary paid by the dual practice partner during practical phases.
• Kooperative Forschung und Transfer (Cooperative Research and Transfer) Applied research conducted in five interdisciplinary, practice-oriented competence fields, enabling collaboration between the academy and industry partners on cooperative R&D projects. Targeted at regional companies seeking research collaboration and curriculum alignment.
• Labore (Campus Laboratories) On-campus laboratory facilities supporting hands-on practical instruction for students enrolled in the dual study programs in business and technology.
• Campusbibliothek (Campus Library) Shared on-campus library (Campusbibliothek Johannstadt) supporting academic research, teaching, and study for students and faculty at the Dresden campus.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hochschule Meißen (FH) und FortbildungszentrumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026The Duale Hochschule Sachsen Dresden campus collaborates with Hochschule Meißen (Fachhochschule) and its Fortbildungszentrum on a cooperative project titled 'Steuerlehre neu denken: KI im Berufsalltag zwischen Effizienz und Verantwortung' (Reimagining Tax Studies: AI in Professional Practice between Efficiency and Responsibility). The project brings together students from tax administration and tax advisory study programs in a joint learning format.
• SCHERDEL Marienberg GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHERDEL Marienberg GmbH is a dual practice partner hosting students from the Business Administration – Industry program for practical training phases. Students visit the company as part of their studies, demonstrating the close integration of theory, practice, and research.
• ZIM-Netzwerk InnoBauHolzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ZIM (Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand) network 'InnoBauHolz' focuses on innovative wood construction. It was awarded a prize by the Bundeswirtschaftsministerium (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs) in April 2026. The Dresden campus participates in this interdisciplinary applied research network.
• Förderverein der Studienakademie DresdenminorOthersThe Förderverein (support association) is a dedicated association that supports the Dresden campus. It is listed under the 'Partnerschaften' (Partnerships) section of the website and provides supplementary support for institutional activities, events, and student initiatives.
• Campusbibliothek JohannstadtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe campus library (Campusbibliothek) is a shared facility serving the campus community. It is accessible via the academy's website under campus facilities and supports academic research and teaching.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hochschule Meißen (FH) und Fortbildungszentrum: A Saxon Fachhochschule that is already a documented collaboration partner of the Dresden campus. Comparable as a regional public higher education institution offering applied programs in Saxony, partially overlapping in target audience and program scope.
• Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden (HTW Dresden): A Saxon University of Applied Sciences offering practice-oriented engineering and business programs. Comparable as a regional applied higher education institution in Dresden with overlapping target audiences in technical and economic disciplines.
• Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden): The major state technical university in Dresden offering full engineering and economics degree programs. Comparable in discipline (technology, economics) and geography (Saxony), though offering traditional rather than dual study models and operating at significantly larger scale.
• Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ): A Saxon University of Applied Sciences offering applied technical and economic programs. Comparable as a regional public higher education institution in Saxony with overlapping disciplinary focus on technology and business.

Broad incumbents

• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private university with dual study programs at multiple locations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the German cooperative education market, operating at much larger scale and with private funding.
• SRH Hochschulen: A network of private German universities including SRH Hochschule Heidelberg and others with dual study offerings. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering applied and cooperative education programs across multiple German states.
• FOM Hochschule: Germany's largest private university focused on working adults and dual study programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the German cooperative/part-time higher education market, though privately funded and operating nationwide.

Direct peers

• Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW): Germany's largest and most established dual university system with campuses across Baden-Württemberg. Directly comparable as the original German cooperative education university model offering paid dual study programs combined with academic instruction at partner companies.
• Berufsakademie Sachsen — Studienakademie Glauchau: Another DHSN sister campus offering dual study programs. Directly comparable as part of the same state-run dual university network serving Saxon industries.
• Berufsakademie Sachsen — Studienakademie Leipzig: A sister campus of the Dresden institution within the Duale Hochschule Sachsen network, offering dual study programs in business and technology fields under the same state framework — directly comparable in model, governance, and target audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DualeHochschuleSachsen
• Facebookfacebook.com/dualehochschulesachsen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ba-dresden---berufsakademie-sachsen---staatliche-studienakademie-dresden
• Instagraminstagram.com/dhsn.sachsen

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