Fachhochschule Riedlingen

What Fachhochschule Riedlingen does

Fachhochschule Riedlingen, now operating as SRH Fernhochschule – The Mobile University, is a private, state-recognized distance-learning university headquartered in Riedlingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1996 and part of the SRH Holding (SRH Holding gGmbH) educational and healthcare group, it is the largest private university in Baden-Württemberg. It offers 74 bachelor's and master's degree programs (including MBA variants) and more than 176 university certificate courses across eleven thematic areas — Design, Digitalization, Health, Communication, Management, Sustainability, Pedagogy, Psychology, Social, Technology, and Economics — to over 12,000 students worldwide.

The core delivery mechanism is the proprietary E-Campus online learning platform, which bundles study materials, tools, and communication channels for location- and time-independent study. The institution operates without Numerus Clausus restrictions and admits candidates without Abitur through recognized professional qualifications. Optional in-person components are delivered through 29 study and examination centers across Germany. The "Next-Level" study model provides maximum scheduling flexibility for working professionals, vocational trainees, athletes, parents, military personnel, seniors, and students with disabilities.

Revenue is generated through recurring monthly tuition fees across Bachelor, Master, MBA, and certificate programs, supplemented by corporate B2B revenue via the "job & study" employer-integrated program. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the website and digital marketing channels, complemented by employer partnerships, virtual information evenings, peer-to-peer Unibuddy chat, and a referral program. The institution holds unlimited state recognition, system accreditation, and ZFU approval for all programs, and has been awarded "Top Fernhochschule" by FernstudiumCheck for eight consecutive years.

Name

Fachhochschule Riedlingen

Legal name

SRH Fernhochschule

Website

https://fh-riedlingen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SRH Fernhochschule – The Mobile University (formerly Fachhochschule Riedlingen) is a private German distance-learning university under SRH Holding, serving over 12,000 students worldwide with 74 degree programs, 176+ certificates, and 29 study centers across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Distance Learning

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL)

Keywords

• Distance learning university
• Online degree programs
• Higher education
• MBA distance learning
• Professional continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Riedlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Bachelor Programs: Revenue generated from tuition fees for bachelor's degree programs offered as distance learning courses. Programs include various specializations in business, psychology, health, technology, and social sciences.
2. Tuition Fees - Master Programs: Revenue from master's degree programs including M.Sc., M.A., and specialized programs. Master variants include 60, 90, or 120 ECTS options depending on prior education.
3. MBA Programs: Premium MBA programs including General MBA, Executive MBA for physicians, Global Business Administration MBA, Digital Marketing MBA, and Sustainability Management MBA.
4. University Certificates (Hochschulzertifikate): Over 176 university certificate courses providing specialized professional education and continuing education opportunities, including Duden certificates for teaching/therapy.
5. Corporate Training - job & study: B2B corporate programs under 'job & study' brand offering employer-integrated study programs for employee development and talent retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SRH Fernhochschule operates as a state-recognized private distance learning university offering accredited Bachelor, Master, and MBA degree programs alongside more than 176 university certificate courses across business, psychology, health, technology, design, communication, pedagogy, and social sciences. Programs are delivered primarily through a proprietary E-Campus digital learning platform, enabling location- and time-independent study, with optional in-person events and exams at 29 study and examination centers across Germany.

Product overview

The SRH Fernhochschule – The Mobile University operates as a unified platform combining online distance learning degree programs supported by a proprietary digital E-Campus. Its core product portfolio comprises 74 Bachelor and Master degree programs (including MBA programs) and over 176 university certificates organized into 11 Themenwelten (thematic portals). The E-Campus serves as the central hub that integrates study materials, tools, and communication for all students. Optional in-person components are delivered through 29 study centers. The offering is designed for working professionals seeking flexible, location-independent study without Numerus Clausus restrictions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distance Learning Bachelor Degree Programs (Bachelor-Studiengänge) Accredited Bachelor degree programs designed for working professionals pursuing an undergraduate degree without on-campus attendance requirements, available across multiple disciplines with flexible study pacing.
• Distance Learning Master Degree Programs (Master-Studiengänge) Accredited Master degree programs at 60, 90, or 120 ECTS variants based on prior education, covering business, psychology, health, technology, communication, and social fields.
• MBA Programs (MBA-Programme) MBA programs including General MBA, Digital Marketing MBA, Global Business Administration MBA, and Executive MBA for physicians, delivered as flexible distance learning.
• University Certificate Courses (Hochschulzertifikate) Over 176 ZFU-approved certificate courses allowing specialization in specific subject areas, available as standalone credentials or stackable toward degree programs.
• E-Campus Online Learning Platform The proprietary digital learning platform centralizing all study materials, tools, and communication channels for students to access studies flexibly from any location.
• Next-Level Distance Learning Study Model (Next-Level Fernstudium) An innovative study model providing maximum flexibility for working professionals, allowing location- and time-independent study parallel to work, training, family, or competitive sports, with an exam guarantee and personal support.
• job & study Corporate Training Program B2B employer-integrated degree and professional development programs that combine employment with Bachelor, Master, or MBA study at SRH Fernhochschule, including business lounge access and trend radar insights for partner companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% recommendation rate from students and graduates surveyed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• SRH Holding (SRH Holding SAA)coreOthersSRH Fernhochschule is part of the SRH (Stiftung Rehabilitation Heidelberg) educational and healthcare group, one of the leading private education providers in Germany. The SRH group includes universities, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities across Germany, providing institutional affiliation and shared resources.
• DudennotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Duden, Germany's leading educational publisher, for certified programs in learning psychology and integrative learning therapy (Lernpsychologie und Integrative Lerntherapie). Duden branded certificates provide market recognition and quality assurance for teaching and therapeutic education programs.
• Corporate Partners (job & study program)notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with various companies offering integrated work-study programs where employees combine employment with university studies. The job & study program includes business lounge access for partner employers and collaborative career development initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private university and the dominant player in flexible, often digital, degree programs including distance learning. Directly competes with SRH Fernhochschule for working-professional enrollment across business, tech, and social science disciplines.
• Apollon Hochschule der Gesundheitswirtschaft: Private German distance learning university specializing in health economics, nursing, and social management programs. Direct peer for SRH Fernhochschule's health and social science tracks and its flexible Fernstudium model.
• FOM Hochschule: Private German university specializing in part-time and distance learning programs for working professionals and corporate partners. Highly comparable target customer, business model (tuition + corporate programs), and program mix to SRH Fernhochschule.
• AKAD University: One of Germany's longest-established private distance learning universities offering bachelor, master, and certificate programs alongside flexible study models. Direct competitor in the Fernstudium segment with overlapping discipline coverage and similar D2C plus B2B positioning.
• Diploma Hochschule: Private German distance learning university focused on health, social work, business, and law via flexible online plus on-site formats. Comparable size and target learner base, with overlapping program areas in social work, health, and management.
• Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg: Private distance learning university headquartered in Hamburg offering fully online bachelor, master, and MBA programs for working professionals. Closely comparable in scale, model, and target learner profile.
• PFH Private Hochschule Göttingen: Private German university with significant distance and part-time program offerings, especially in business and technology. Comparable model and mid-scale footprint; competes for the same working-professional segment.

Broad incumbents

• FernUniversität in Hagen: Germany's only state-run distance learning university and the incumbent category leader for Fernstudium. While public and tuition-light, it sets the quality benchmark and competes for the same working-professional learner pool as SRH Fernhochschule.
• SRH Hochschule Heidelberg: Sister institution within the SRH group offering primarily on-campus programs with some blended formats. Comparable in parent-group affiliation and quality positioning; useful as a portfolio peer rather than a direct Fernstudium competitor.
• Hochschule Fresenius: Large German private university group offering a mix of on-campus and digital/distance learning programs across business, health, and design. Overlaps with SRH Fernhochschule in distance and part-time formats and in B2B/corporate offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SRH.Fernhochschule
• Facebookfacebook.com/SRH.Fernhochschule
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fachhochschule-riedlingen
• Instagraminstagram.com/srh_mobile_university

Compliance3 records

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Investors

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M&A

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