Fachhochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung

What Fachhochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung does

The Fachhochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung Rheinland-Pfalz (HöV), co-located with the Zentrale Verwaltungsschule (ZVS) under the combined brand HöV/ZVS, is a state university of applied sciences founded in 1981 and headquartered in Mayen, Germany. It operates under the Ministry of Science, Continuing Education and Health (MWWG RLP) and serves as the statutory institution for the dual bachelor program that trains Beamte for the third administrative level (drittes Einstiegsamt) of the Rhineland-Palatinate state government, all municipalities in the state, and the Deutsche Rentenversicherung Rheinland-Pfalz.

The institution's product portfolio is anchored by the dual bachelor program in public administration, with a specialized Verwaltungsinformatik (Administrative IT) track, supplemented by a regulated Fortbildungsqualifizierung across civil servant salary grades A7 to A15, an MBA Public Administration delivered as distance learning, a certified Verwaltungsinformatiker qualification, and in-service seminars. Supporting infrastructure includes the eCampus digital learning platform with SMAYLine mobile information service, online examination management, and the Antrago portal system for course and enrollment administration. The campus is housed in a historic 1891 tuff stone building that formerly served as the Mayen district office.

The business model is fully state-funded: the institution charges no tuition, and students in the dual program receive a salary from their public-sector employer during their studies. Revenue is derived from state budget allocations and partner co-funding from the 10 ministries, municipalities, and Deutsche Rentenversicherung RLP. Recruitment is conducted through government HR channels, the institution's website, LinkedIn, and the 'Verwaltung-Typisch-Anders' statewide employer branding campaign. In 2026 the institution produced 378 civil servant graduates, and all 2027 Verwaltungsinformatik places are already provisionally allocated with a waiting list in operation.

Name

Fachhochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung

Legal name

Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung Rheinland-Pfalz

Website

https://fhoev-rlp.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Fachhochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung Rheinland-Pfalz (HöV/ZVS) is a state university of applied sciences in Mayen that runs the dual bachelor program and continuing education required to train civil servants (Beamte) for Rhineland-Palatinate's ministries, municipalities, and Deutsche Rentenversicherung RLP.

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Product category

Public Administration Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Graduate Schools (Master’s & Doctoral Programs) (EDAHALAD)

Keywords

• Public administration education
• Civil servant training
• Dual bachelor program
• Public sector IT
• Continuing education qualification

Headquarters

HQ city

Mayen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Sector Funding: As a state university (Hochschule) under the Ministry of Science, Continuing Education and Health of Rhineland-Palatinate (MWWG RLP), the institution is funded through public budget allocations from the state government and affiliated public-sector employers. No tuition fees are charged to students.

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Core offering

The Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung Rheinland-Pfalz is a state university of applied sciences that provides dual bachelor studies for future civil servants (Beamte) in the third-level entrance tier of Rhineland-Palatinate public administration, alongside regulated continuing education qualifications (Statusamt A7–A15), a distance-learning MBA in Public Administration, and a certified Administrative IT (Verwaltungsinformatik) program. The degree programs are tuition-free, with students receiving a salary from their public-sector employer during studies. Digital learning is delivered through the eCampus platform with SMAYLine mobile services.

Product overview

The Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung Rheinland-Pfalz (HöV) operates as a higher education institution offering a unified portfolio of dual bachelor programs for civil servant training and continuing education qualifications. The core offering consists of dual bachelor studies in public administration, with a specialized Verwaltungsinformatik track, supplemented by an MBA in Public Administration (distance learning). Supporting infrastructure includes the eCampus digital learning platform with SMAYLine mobile service, the Antrago portal system for program management, and examination office services. Continuing education spans professional qualification programs (Statusamt A7-A15), certified IT specialist programs, and specialized administrative seminars.

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Brands

• HöV/ZVS: Combined brand name for the Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung and the Zentrale Verwaltungsschule (Central Administration School) which share the campus in Mayen.
• Campus Mayen
• SMAYLine

Products and services

• Duales Bachelor Studium (Dual Bachelor Studies) A dual, practice-integrated bachelor program combining academic study with practical work placements to train future civil servants (Beamte) for the third-level entrance tier in Rhineland-Palatinate state ministries, municipalities, and Deutsche Rentenversicherung Rheinland-Pfalz. Students receive a salary from their public-sector employer during studies.
• Studiengang Verwaltungsinformatik (Administrative Informatics Program) A specialized study program within the dual bachelor studies focusing on digital administrative processes and IT systems in public administration. Addresses the digitalization skills gap in the German public sector.
• Fortbildungsqualifizierung (Continuing Education Qualification) Regulated continuing education qualification under § 21 Abs. 3 LBG and §§ 28 ff. LbVO, providing interdisciplinary qualification for civil servants across salary grades A7 through A15 to support career advancement in Rhineland-Palatinate public administration.
• Master of Business Administration, Schwerpunkt Public Administration (MBA) Master of Business Administration program with a focus on Public Administration, offered as a distance learning (Fernstudium) program for working professionals in the public sector.
• Zertifizierter Verwaltungsinformatiker (Certified Administrative IT Specialist) Professional certification program for administrative IT specialists (formerly known as AVI), combining theoretical knowledge with practical application in public sector IT management.
• Allgemeines Verwaltungsseminar Studiengebiet Angewandte Informatik (AVS AI) General administration seminar in the field of applied computer science for continuing education of civil servants in public administration.
• Ausbildung der Ausbilder (Training for Trainers and Assessors) Structured training program for supervisors and managers in public administration responsible for training, mentoring, and assessing junior staff and trainee civil servants.
• Kompakttraining für Ausbilderinnen und Ausbilder (Compact Trainer Training) Compact training program for trainers and assessors in public administration, addressing regulatory requirements for training qualifications in the public sector.
• Workshop zur Ausbildung von Nachwuchskräften (Workshop for Training Junior Staff) Workshop for supervisors managing junior staff development and trainee civil servants in Rhineland-Palatinate public administration.

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• All 10 Ministries of Rhineland-PalatinatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institution is under the oversight of the Ministry of Science, Continuing Education and Health (MWWG RLP) and serves all 10 state ministries of Rhineland-Palatinate. Ministries include: Staatskanzlei, Finanzen, Inneres/Integration/Verkehr, Arbeit/Soziales/Frauen/Familie/Jugend, Bildung, Wirtschaft/Tourismus/Energie/Klima, Justiz/Verbraucherschutz, Landwirtschaft/Weinbau/Umwelt/Forsten, Kommunen/Bauen/Wohnen/Kultur, and Wissenschaft/Weiterbildung/Gesundheit.
• Zentrale Verwaltungsschule (ZVS) Rheinland-PfalzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZVS is co-located with HöV at the Mayen campus and together they form a combined institution providing both degree-level education (HöV) and in-service administrative training (ZVS). The two institutions share facilities, administration, leadership (Leitung), and celebrate joint anniversaries (45 years HöV & 50 years ZVS in August 2026).
• Deutsche Rentenversicherung Rheinland-PfalzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe German Pension Insurance (DRV) Rheinland-Pfalz participates in the dual study program as an employer of graduates, training future Beamte for the third-level entrance tier (drittes Einstiegsamt) in the social security sector. This is one of three employer categories alongside state ministries and municipalities.
• Kommunale Axeba (KAK) Rheinland-PfalzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kommunale Axeba (KAK) is a municipal training provider network in Rheinland-Pfalz. HöV/ZVS cooperates with KAK on the annual continuing education program (Jahresfortbildungsprogramm HöV/KAK) for civil servants, combining the state-level and municipal training systems.
• Municipal administrations of Rhineland-PalatinatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll municipalities in Rheinland-Pfalz are partners in the dual study program, serving as employers for graduates who will become Beamte in municipal administration. The institution provides a pipeline of qualified municipal civil servants.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institution participates in the Erasmus+ program, offering opportunities for students in the dual study program to undertake international work placements (Auslandspraktika) as part of their training.
• Rwanda PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institution maintains an international partnership related to Rwanda, involving cooperation in public administration education. This is listed under 'Partnerschaften, Kooperationen und Mitgliedschaften' on the institution's website.

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Direct peers

• Hochschule für den öffentlichen Dienst in Bayern: Bavaria's central training institution for civil servants, delivering dual bachelor studies and continuing education across Bavarian ministries and municipalities; directly comparable in mission, employer base, and statutory role.
• Fachhochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung NRW: North Rhine-Westphalia's training Fachhochschule for the third civil servant entrance tier; same dual-study model, same employer integration, and same statutory designation within its state.
• Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung und Finanzen Ludwigsburg: State Fachhochschule in Baden-Württemberg offering dual bachelor and civil servant qualification programs with the same statutory mandate structure as H ö V; the closest 1:1 functional twin in a neighboring state.
• Fachhochschule für Verwaltung und Dienstleistung Altenholz: Schleswig-Holstein's public administration Fachhochschule providing dual bachelor and qualification tracks for the state's civil service; another directly comparable state-level institution with similar scope.
• Hochschule Kehl – Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung: Public administration Fachhochschule in Baden-Württemberg focused on municipal civil servant training; comparable dual-study and qualification offerings with a municipal rather than state emphasis.
• Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung Bremen: Bremen's state Fachhochschule for public administration training; offers the same dual bachelor and qualification pathways for its state civil service in a smaller jurisdiction.

Emerging players

• Hertie School: Private, Berlin-based graduate school offering master's and executive programs in public policy and administration; competing for senior civil servant and policy talent at the postgraduate tier with a private, non-statutory model.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsche Universität für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer: Germany's premier research university for public administration and law, serving senior civil servants and postgraduates; broader, postgraduate-tier incumbent in the same public-administration education space.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/hoevrlp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fachhochschule-f%C3%BCr-%C3%B6ffentliche-verwaltung
• Instagraminstagram.com/hoev.zvs.rlp/?hl=de

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