hftm Höhere Fachschule Technik Mittelland

What hftm Höhere Fachschule Technik Mittelland does

hftm Höhere Fachschule Technik Mittelland is a privately held Swiss higher technical school (Höhere Fachschule) operating under two legal entities, Höhere Fachschule für Technik Mittelland AG and HFTM-HiTec GmbH, with headquarters and main campus at Brühlstrasse 1 in Grenchen (Solothurn) and a branch campus at Aarbergstrasse 46 in Biel/Bienne. The institution delivers federally recognized HF diploma programs spanning two to four years across Electrical Engineering, Building Automation, Informatics (Software Development and Systems Technology), Mechanical Engineering, Process Technology (Supply Chain Management and Operations Technology), Energy and Environmental Technology (launched 2025), and Business Informatics, alongside shorter post-diploma studies (NDS/NDK) in Industrial Management, Software Development, Business Informatics, Leadership, Lean Management, and Project Management.

The business runs on a multi-modal platform combining on-campus instruction at the Grenchen and Biel locations with an online learning layer built on Moodle LMS integrated with Microsoft Office 365 via OIDC authentication, WebUntis for timetabling, Switch Tube for video content, and a Virtual Classroom (VCR) for remote teaching. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on information evenings (online and on-campus), online registration, career fair participation (IBLive Grenchen), and a multi-channel social presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring tuition for diploma and post-diploma programs, one-time fees for continuing education courses, professional services for business coaching and mentoring, and transaction-based rental of co-working spaces, seminar rooms, and event venues at CAMPUS TECHNIK Grenchen.

The customer base is dominated by individual working professionals pursuing career advancement or career change, supplemented by corporate buyers procuring workforce upskilling; the only named enterprise partner is Ypsomed AG, which hosted a diploma project rather than a recurring contract. The institution is supported by a Förderverein (support association) and an active alumni network (hftm.alumni), holds ISO 21001, EFQM, and IQ Net quality certifications, and operates international programs including a RoboCup robotics team (hftm.team.solidus) and a Bachelor pathway with Wrexham University in Wales.

Name

hftm Höhere Fachschule Technik Mittelland

Legal name

Höhere Fachschule für Technik Mittelland AG

Website

https://hftm.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

hftm Höhere Fachschule Technik Mittelland is a Swiss private higher technical school delivering federally recognized HF diploma, post-diploma, and continuing education programs in engineering, informatics, and management to working professionals and career changers across its Grenchen and Biel/Bienne campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Grenchen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Diploma Programs (HF Studiengänge): Full-time and part-time diploma programs in technical disciplines including Electroengineering, Building Automation, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Process Technology, and Business Informatics. Programs typically span 2-4 years.
2. Post-Diploma Programs (NDS/NDK): Advanced postgraduate diploma and certificate programs for professionals including Industrial Management, Software Development, and Business Informatics specializations.
3. Continuing Education Courses: Shorter courses and workshops in management, leadership, project management, technology, health and wellness for professional development.
4. Coaching & Mentoring Services: Business coaching and mentoring services for professionals.
5. Campus Facility Rentals: Rental of co-working spaces, seminar rooms, and event venues at Campus Technik Grenchen.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

hftm is a Swiss Höhere Fachschule (higher technical school) offering federal HF diploma programs in technical disciplines such as computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, building automation, process technology, energy and environmental technology, and business informatics. It also delivers post-diploma studies (NDS/NDK), continuing education courses, business coaching/mentoring, and rents campus facilities (CAMPUS TECHNIK) to external parties.

Product overview

hftm (Höhere Fachschule Technik Mittelland) is Switzerland's leading higher technical school offering a comprehensive portfolio of diploma programs (HF), post-diploma studies (NDS/NDK), and continuing education courses. The institution operates two main campuses in Biel/Bienne and Grenchen. Core programs include Informatics (Software Development, System Technology), Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Automation, Process Technology, Energy and Environmental Technology, and Business Informatics. The institution also provides specialized post-diploma programs in Industrial Management, Software Development, and Business Informatics, along with continuing education courses in Leadership, Project Management, Lean Management, and AI applications. Technology infrastructure includes Moodle LMS with Office 365 integration for e-learning, WebUntis for timetable management, and Switch Tube for video content. The CAMPUS TECHNIK facility in Grenchen offers room rentals and co-working spaces. The institution is known for its RoboCup robotics team (hftm.team.solidus) and international exchange programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAMPUS TECHNIK: Campus facility located in Grenchen at Brühlstrasse 1, offering co-working spaces, seminar and event rooms for rental.
• hftm.foerderverein
• hftm.team.solidus
• hftm.alumni

Products and services

• Informatik HF - Softwareentwicklung Higher technical school diploma program focused on creating, operating, and maintaining computer applications; prepares students for software development roles.
• Informatik HF - Systemtechnik HF diploma program covering system technology with focus on Industry 4.0 networking solutions and data-driven value creation.
• Maschinenbautechnik HF HF diploma in mechanical engineering with specializations in construction and production, training technical and business-minded leaders bridging engineering and technology.
• Elektrotechnik HF HF diploma in electrical engineering with specializations in Automation and general Electrical Engineering.
• Gebäudeautomation HF Building automation program training experts in efficiency, comfort, and security for smart home and smart building applications.
• Prozesstechnik HF - Supply Chain Management Process technology program focused on 360-degree management of supply chain operations ensuring smooth, safe, and sustainable functioning of the entire value chain.
• Prozesstechnik HF - Betriebstechnik Process technology program focused on business technology, understanding and optimizing the interworking of operational business processes.
• Energie- und Umwelttechnik HF New study program launched in 2025 focusing on innovation in energy and environmental technology for sustainable future.
• Wirtschaftsinformatik HF HF diploma in business informatics, training students as integrators between technical IT and business customer requirements.
• Vollzeitstudium auf Englisch Full-time study program in English for mechanical engineering or system technology without requiring Swiss federal vocational baccalaureate, offered at Biel campus.
• Industrial Management NDS HF Post-diploma program in industrial management for advanced leadership and management skills in technical environments.
• Softwareentwicklung NDS HF Post-diploma program in software development for advanced programming and software engineering skills.
• Wirtschaftsinformatik NDS HF Post-diploma program in business informatics for advanced integration skills between IT and business.
• Leadership NDK HF Post-diploma leadership course for developing management and leadership competencies.
• Lean Management NDK HF Post-diploma course in lean management methodologies for process optimization.
• Projektmanagement NDK HF Post-diploma course in project management for advanced project leadership skills.
• KI im Berufsalltag AI introductory seminar teaching practical applications of artificial intelligence in the professional workplace.
• CAMPUS TECHNIK Raumangebote Campus facility rental service offering Co-Working-Spaces, seminar rooms, and event spaces for meetings and large events at the Grenchen campus.
• Coaching & Mentoring Business coaching and mentoring services for professional development and career advancement.
• Vorstudium Fit-4-HF Pre-study program preparing students for higher technical school admission requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 152 diplomas awarded at record graduation ceremony (June 2026)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Wrexham UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing hftm students to earn a Bachelor degree in an additional year at Wrexham University in Wales.
• Ypsomed AGminorOthersIndustry partner hosting hftm student diploma projects. Graduate Elias Wermuth completed award-winning diploma work at Ypsomed optimizing service processes.
• DesignsensorminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design partner from Bern responsible for concept and design of hftm website.
• Previon Plus AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical partner from Aarau responsible for website implementation and technical development.
• University of HawassaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYEEP (Youth Entrepreneurship Exchange Programme) initiative supporting students at University of Hawassa in Ethiopia with company founding assistance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hochschule Luzern: Swiss University of Applied Sciences with engineering, business, and applied science degree programs in Central Switzerland. Larger incumbent competing with hftm for technical students with full degree-granting authority and broader research portfolio.
• OST Ostschweizer Fachhochschule: Swiss University of Applied Sciences formed from the merger of FHS St.Gallen, HSR Rapperswil, and NTB Buchs. Offers engineering and technical degree programs that compete with hftm's HF diplomas for students pursuing technical credentials in Switzerland.
• Berner Fachhochschule BFH: Swiss University of Applied Sciences with engineering and technical degree programs, headquartered in the same Bern region as hftm. Offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees that compete directly with hftm's HF diplomas for technical students in Canton of Bern.
• HES-SO: Network of Universities of Applied Sciences across French-speaking Western Switzerland offering engineering and applied science degree programs. A broader incumbent with multi-school reach serving a similar applied-technical student population as hftm does in the German-speaking region.
• ZHAW School of Engineering: Swiss University of Applied Sciences offering engineering and informatics Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Comparable in technical discipline coverage to hftm, but operates at significantly larger scale with applied research infrastructure.
• FHNW Hochschule für Technik: Swiss University of Applied Sciences with engineering and informatics programs across Northwestern Switzerland. A larger public-sector incumbent offering federally recognized degrees that overlap with hftm's applied technical portfolio.

Others

• HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich: Swiss private higher education institution focused on business and management education. Thematically related to hftm as a private Swiss higher education player offering HF and FH credentials, though it focuses on business rather than technical disciplines — useful as a business-model comparable rather than a product competitor.

Direct peers

• BZU Bildungszentrum Luzern: Swiss technical education center in Central Switzerland offering vocational and HF programs in technical disciplines. Closely comparable to hftm in mission and offerings as a regional provider of applied technical education with federal recognition.
• Fernfachhochschule Schweiz FFHS: Swiss distance-learning higher education institution offering federally accredited Bachelor and Master programs. Comparable to hftm as a private Swiss higher education provider focused on flexible, professionally-oriented technical education for working adults.
• Kalaidos Fachhochschule: Swiss private Fachhochschule offering accredited Bachelor and Master programs in technical, business, and health disciplines. Closely comparable to hftm as a private Swiss higher education institution with applied, professionally-oriented programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCa-eRitWQhl7pXl-vpDmZ-g
• Facebookfacebook.com/hftmittelland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/hftm
• Instagraminstagram.com/hftmag

Compliance5 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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