IREBS International Real Estate Business School, University of Regensburg

What IREBS International Real Estate Business School, University of Regensburg does

IREBS International Real Estate Business School is an academic department within the University of Regensburg, a public German university (Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts). Founded in 2004 as the first German public university to implement a complete real estate degree program, IREBS delivers a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate, a RICS- and ACQUIN-accredited Master of Science in Real Estate with three specialization tracks, and an Executive MBA in Real Estate routed through its wholly-owned subsidiary IREBS Immobilienakademie GmbH. The faculty comprises 8 full-time professors and 6 adjunct professors covering real estate finance, economics, law, sustainability, urban economics and development, supported by an IREBS Core e.V. student/alumni association founded in 2007 and the IMMOEBS alumni network of more than 3,000 members.

The institution operates a hybrid revenue model combining state-funded tuition for degree programs with fee-based executive education and customized corporate training. Executive programs (Executive MBA, Kontaktstudium Immobilienökonomie, intensive seminars, bespoke corporate programs) are delivered at six German locations — Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Eltville im Rheingau, and Hamburg — plus the Regensburg main campus. International partnerships enable double degrees with the University of Reading, Tongji University, and the University of Hong Kong. The institution also conducts commissioned research for industry clients and government bodies (e.g., JLL/DTZ/Savills German Debt Project, EPRA, European Commission, BBSR) and publishes textbooks and the IREBS Standpunkt commentary series. Underlying technology consists of conventional academic instruction with select research applications of quantitative methods, machine learning, blockchain/tokenization, and natural language processing; IREBS does not operate a proprietary software platform.

IREBS serves undergraduate students, graduate students, working professionals and corporate clients. Recent recognition includes #4 worldwide, #1 in Europe, and #1 in Germany in the 2026 RE Academic Leadership Ranking, #1 in Germany in EduRank and Eduniversal 2026, consecutive wins of the ARGUS University Challenge, and the first non-American ARES Emeritus Award (2026) for Prof. Karl-Werner Schulte.

Name

IREBS International Real Estate Business School, University of Regensburg

Legal name

Universität Regensburg

Website

https://irebs.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IREBS International Real Estate Business School is a department of the University of Regensburg delivering accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and Executive MBA programs in real estate to students, working professionals, and corporate clients across Germany and select international partner universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Real Estate Business Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

akta.pro primary industry

MBA & Executive MBA Programs (EDAHAHAB)

Keywords

• Real estate education
• Executive education
• Real estate research
• Property valuation training
• Urban economics studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Regensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Tuition fees for Bachelor, Master, and Executive MBA programs in Real Estate. The institution is part of a public German university, so degree programs may be partially state-funded.
2. Executive Education Programs: Revenue from Executive MBA Real Estate, Real Estate Economics study programs, intensive courses, real estate seminars, and customized corporate programs offered by IREBS Immobilienakademie.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IREBS is a university-based academic institution offering degree programs (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science) and executive education (Executive MBA Real Estate, certificate programs, intensive courses, customized corporate programs) in real estate economics, finance, development, management, and law. Through its subsidiary IREBS Immobilienakademie GmbH, it delivers continuing education across multiple German cities and operates the IMMOEBS alumni network. It also conducts academic research and publishes textbooks, handbooks, and commissioned studies for industry partners and institutions.

Product overview

IREBS International Real Estate Business School offers a comprehensive suite of academic and professional education programs in real estate. The core offerings include a Bachelor's Program in Real Estate (Bachelorstudiengang Immobilienwirtschaft und Immobilienökonomie) and a RICS and ACQUIN-accredited Master's Program (MScRE) with specializations in Real Estate Investment and Finance, Development and Management, and Regional Economics. For working professionals, IREBS provides Executive MBA Real Estate, Kontaktstudium Immobilienökonomie, intensive courses, seminars, and customized corporate programs through the IREBS Immobilienakademie. The institution complements its educational offerings with research publications (textbooks and handbooks), commissioned research services, and the IREBS Standpunkt commentary series. The IREBS Core student/alumni organization and IMMOEBS alumni network (3,000+ members) provide ongoing professional community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IMMOEBS: Alumni network of IREBS Immobilienakademie with over 3,000 members, one of the largest vocational networks in the German real estate industry
• IREBS Core e.V.

Products and services

• Bachelor's Program in Real Estate (Bachelorstudiengang Immobilienwirtschaft und Immobilienökonomie) Full-time bachelor's degree program in real estate economics and management, providing foundational academic education for careers in the real estate industry.
• Master's Program in Real Estate (MScRE) Four-semester full-time master's program accredited by RICS (since 2010) and ACQUIN (since 2015), offering specialization tracks in Real Estate Investment and Finance, Real Estate Development and Management, and Real Estate and Regional Economics.
• Executive MBA Real Estate Professional development program for senior executives and professionals in the real estate industry, offered at multiple locations throughout Germany including Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Eltville, and Hamburg.
• Kontaktstudium Immobilienökonomie (Real Estate Economics) Part-time continuing education program providing in-depth knowledge and skills for real estate professionals.
• Intensive Courses and Real Estate Seminars Short-term professional development courses and seminars providing targeted, current knowledge for real estate professionals.
• Customized Corporate Programs Tailored corporate training programs designed for specific organizational needs in the real estate sector.
• Commissioned Research (Auftragsforschung) Contract research services including market studies, sustainability assessments, and property valuation research conducted for industry partners and institutions such as JLL, EPRA, BBSR, European Commission, and others.

Quantifiable outcome

• IREBS placed #4 worldwide and #1 in Europe in the Real Estate Academic Leadership Ranking 2026
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AengeveltminorOthersListed among the Stifter (founders/supporters) of IREBS. Aengevelt is a German real estate consulting and brokerage firm.
• alstria office REIT-AGminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. alstria is a German listed office REIT focused on German commercial real estate.
• Art Invest Real EstateminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. Art Invest Real Estate is a German real estate investment manager.
• BEOSminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. BEOS is a German commercial real estate company.
• BF DirektminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS.
• Business CampusminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS.
• CBREminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. CBRE is one of the world's largest commercial real estate services firms.
• Deka ImmobilienminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. Deka Immobilien is one of Germany's leading open-ended real estate fund managers.
• DVI GruppeminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS.
• DWSminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. DWS is a major German asset management company.
• ECEminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. ECE is a leading German shopping center developer and manager.
• ENA ExpertsminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS.
• Ernst & Young (EY)minorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. EY is a global professional services firm with a major real estate practice.
• GETECminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS.
• HinesminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. Hines is a leading global real estate investment manager managing ~US$93 billion AUM.
• LivoryminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS.
• Ratisbona HandelsimmobilienminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS.
• RAMminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. RAM INVEST is a real estate investment manager.
• SavillsminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. Savills is a global real estate services provider.
• Stiftung ImmowirtschaftminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. A foundation supporting the real estate industry.
• Stiftung VielberthminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. The Vielberth Foundation supports the University of Regensburg.
• SüdwestparkminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS.
• ValueminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS.
• ZBIminorOthersListed among the Stifter of IREBS. ZBI is a German real estate asset manager.
• University of RegensburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIREBS is an integral department of the University of Regensburg. The university, a public corporation represented by President Prof. Dr. Udo Hebel, provides institutional infrastructure and oversight. IREBS is part of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Management Information Systems (Wirtschaftswissenschaften).
• University of Reading (Henley Business School)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner university. IREBS Master's students can spend semesters abroad and obtain double degrees. Alumni such as Johannes Lindner completed exchange programs at University of Reading.
• Tongji UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner university. Master's students can spend semesters abroad and obtain double degrees from Tongji University in Shanghai.
• Hong Kong UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner university. IREBS offers a double Master's degree program with Hong Kong University. Alumni such as Dr. Nino Paulus completed the dual Master's at IREBS Regensburg and University of Hong Kong.
• RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIREBS Master's program has been RICS-accredited since 2010. RICS accreditation provides international professional recognition for real estate graduates.
• ACQUIN (Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIREBS Master's program has been ACQUIN accredited since 2015. ACQUIN is a German accreditation agency for study programs.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)minorOthersCommissioned research partner: IREBS German Debt Project – Analysis of the German commercial real estate financing market, commissioned with support from JLL, DTZ, Savills, BulwienGesa, and RCA.
• EPRA (European Public Real Estate Association)minorOthersMultiple commissioned research studies including: Real Estate Securities vs. Equities (2012), EPRA Broadening the Investor Base Study (2009, 2006).
• Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR)minorOthersCommissioned study: ImmoRisk – Risk assessment of future climate impacts in real estate and housing industry (2013).
• Evangelisches Siedlungswerk in DeutschlandminorOthersCommissioned study: Assessment of church property portfolios – specific features of intangible values in the valuation of sacred buildings in light of sustainability (2013).
• European CommissionminorOthersCommissioned study: ImmoValue – Improving the market impact of energy certification (2010).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HEC Paris: Top European business school with real estate and urban management programs in its MBA and executive education portfolio; comparable elite continental European institution for senior professional audiences.
• Cambridge Judge Business School: Top UK business school offering real estate and urban planning programs; a comparable elite European business school competing for international real estate executive education clients.
• MIT Center for Real Estate: Global leader in real estate research and education embedded within MIT; the established global benchmark against which IREBS's international ranking (#4) is measured.

Direct peers

• KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Swedish technical university with a real estate economics program within its Built Environment department; an existing IREBS research collaboration partner with comparable European academic real estate focus.
• Nottingham Trent University: UK university with a strong real estate program including professional accreditation; established European peer serving similar student and professional segments.
• Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt (HfWU): German university of applied sciences with a focus on real estate management and economics programs; competes regionally in the German-speaking market for degree and executive students.
• Technische Universität Berlin: German public technical university with real estate economics and management programs in its faculty; a domestic peer in the German real estate academic landscape.
• Henley Business School, University of Reading: UK business school with established MSc in Real Estate Finance and related programs; an existing IREBS double-degree partner and one of the most directly comparable European real estate business schools by mission and curriculum.
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University: Top European business school with real estate management specialization in its MBA and MSc portfolio; competes for continental European real estate students and executive education clients.
• EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht: German private business school offering real estate and management programs including executive education; competes directly with IREBS for German-speaking professional and executive students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IREBS1
• Facebookfacebook.com/IREBS-International-Real-Estate-Business-School-191013940910127
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/irebs
• Instagraminstagram.com/irebs_core/?hl=de

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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