Katholische Hochschule Mainz

What Katholische Hochschule Mainz does

Katholische Hochschule Mainz (KH Mainz) is a state-recognized Catholic university of applied sciences (Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften) located in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Founded in 1972 and operated by the sponsoring non-profit Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft zur Förderung von Wissenschaft und Bildung mbH under the Diocese of Mainz, the institution delivers eight degree programs across three tightly scoped academic departments: Social Work and Social Sciences, Health and Nursing, and Practical Theology. It serves primarily individual students pursuing bachelor's and master's degrees (including a forthcoming dual B.A. in Social Work launching Winter 2026/27), alongside a smaller cohort of continuing-education participants. The university is open to applicants of all faiths and emphasizes small class sizes, practice-oriented curricula, and integration with practice partners for internships and applied research. Beyond degree programs, KH Mainz runs four named applied research projects (EMPOWER, FAMOUS, KIZ_GESUND, INSPIRE-PNRM+) covering empowerment, family/social topics, pediatric health, and nursing research, contributing to third-party-funded research output. Auxiliary commercial activity is limited to room and event-space rental (Aula, Rotunde, seminar rooms, cafeteria), with tiered pricing favoring church-affiliated and non-profit organizers over commercial tenants. As a German public-style institution, study programs carry minimal or no tuition fees; primary funding flows from state block grants, ecclesiastical sponsorship, and project-based research income. The institution is a member of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK), the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), and the Mainz Science Alliance, and holds BITV 2.0 accessibility certification (verified April 2024). It is led by Rector Prof. Dr. Christian Fröhling and the sponsor's managing director Raimund Gründler.

Name

Katholische Hochschule Mainz

Legal name

Gemeinnützige Gesellschaft zur Förderung von Wissenschaft und Bildung mbH

Website

https://kh-mz.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Katholische Hochschule Mainz is a state-recognized Catholic university of applied sciences in Mainz, Germany, offering eight bachelor's and master's programs in social work, health/nursing, and practical theology, plus applied research and continuing education for individual students.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Social work programs
• Health and nursing degrees
• Applied sciences university
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mainz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

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Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Katholische Hochschule Mainz is a Catholic university of applied sciences in Mainz, Germany that delivers bachelor and master degree programs across three academic departments: Social Work and Social Sciences, Health and Nursing, and Practical Theology. The institution offers full-time, part-time, dual, and double-degree study formats, complemented by continuing education (Weiterbildung) programs and event-room rental services on its campus.

Product overview

Katholische Hochschule Mainz operates as a specialized university of applied sciences with a focused portfolio of eight degree programs across three academic departments: Social Work and Social Sciences, Health and Nursing, and Practical Theology. The institution offers bachelor and master programs as a unified academic offering, complemented by continuing education services and room rental facilities. Programs include Social Work (B.A., including dual format), a combined Social Work and Practical Theology double degree, Social Work Counseling and Case Management (M.A.), full-time and part-time Practical Theology (B.A.), Health and Nursing (B.Sc. with integrated training), and Pedagogy in Health and Nursing (M.A.). Additionally, the university provides research projects (EMPOWER, FAMOUS, KIZ_GESUND, INSPIRE-PNRM+), continuing education programs, and event space rental services.

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Products and services

• Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
• Soziale Arbeit dual (B.A.)
• Doppelstudium Soziale Arbeit + Praktische Theologie (B.A.)
• Soziale Arbeit: Beratung und Case Management (M.A.)
• Praktische Theologie in Vollzeit (B.A.)
• Praktische Theologie in Teilzeit (B.A.)
• Gesundheit und Pflege (B.Sc.), ausbildungsintegriert
• Pädagogik in Gesundheit und Pflege (M.A.)
• Weiterbildungsangebot
• Raumvermietung

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core and minor.

• HAW-Hochschulen Rheinland-Pfalz (HAW Universities Rhineland-Palatinate)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2026Statewide research day (HAW-Forschungstag) for applied sciences universities in Rhineland-Palatinate. KH Mainz participates in this annual event.
• Mainzer Wissenschaftsallianz (Mainz Science Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with other scientific and academic institutions in the Mainz region. Part of a network of higher education and research institutions working together on regional scientific initiatives.
• Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK - German Rectors' Conference)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the German Rectors' Conference, the umbrella organization of state and state-recognized universities in Germany. Represents German universities at national and international levels.
• International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network of Catholic universities worldwide. Enables international cooperation, student exchange, and academic collaboration across Catholic higher education institutions globally.
• Wilhelm Emmanuel von Ketteler-Stiftung (Ketteler Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting the university's mission and activities. Named after Wilhelm Emmanuel von Ketteler, a German politician and Catholic social reformer.
• Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin (ASH Berlin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly signed the SAGE positionspapier (SAGE position paper) with the Rector Conference of Church Universities for Applied Sciences in Germany, advocating for greater relevance and funding in the German science system.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW): Germany's largest dual study university and the established leader in employer-integrated degree programs. Highly relevant as a structural reference point for KH Mainz's new dual Soziale Arbeit program, providing a proven template for scaling employer-funded education models.
• Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz: Major public research university in Mainz with broader program offerings including social sciences, medicine, and theology. Represents the broad incumbent in the same geographic market, competing for the same prospective students with greater prestige and significantly larger scale.
• Hochschule Mainz: State UAS located in the same city as KH Mainz, offering design, technology, and business programs. While not a direct competitor in social work or theology, it competes for the same regional student pool and represents the primary state-funded alternative for students considering Mainz-based higher education.

Direct peers

• Katholische Hochschule für Sozialwesen Berlin (KHSB): Catholic university of applied sciences in Berlin focused on social work and social pedagogy with similar denominational sponsorship. Operates as a near-identical peer in the same niche of church-sponsored UAS institutions serving the social sector, making program and funding comparisons directly relevant.
• Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen (katho): Catholic UAS system with campuses in multiple NRW cities, offering social work, health, and theology programs under Catholic sponsorship. Comparable as a sister institution within the German Catholic UAS landscape; jointly signed the SAGE positionpapier with KH Mainz, indicating similar strategic priorities and advocacy positions.
• Evangelische Hochschule Darmstadt (EHD): Protestant UAS focused on social work, education, and healthcare, providing a direct denominational counterpart to KH Mainz. Comparable program structure and student target segments make it a relevant peer for understanding how denominational UAS institutions compete and differentiate within the same niche.
• Katholische Stiftungshochschule München (KSH): Catholic UAS in Munich with programs in social work, health, nursing, and religious pedagogy—mirroring KH Mainz's three-department structure. Comparable in size, sponsorship model, and program mix, making it a strong structural benchmark for funding levels and operational scale.
• Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin (ASH Berlin): State-recognized UAS in Berlin focused on social work, health, and education. Named partner of KH Mainz through the SAGE positionpapier collaboration, and represents the closest non-Catholic counterpart for benchmarking program design and student outcomes in the same niche.

Regional players

• Hochschule RheinMain: State UAS near Mainz in Wiesbaden/Rüsselsheim offering social work and engineering programs. Competes for the same regional student pool in the Rhine-Main area and represents a relevant benchmark for state-funded UAS offerings in adjacent geographies.
• Hochschule Ludwigshafen: State UAS in nearby Ludwigshafen offering social work, health, and business programs. Operates in the same regional catchment area as KH Mainz and competes for prospective students from the same Rhineland-Palatinate population base.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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