Leibniz-Fachhochschule

What Leibniz-Fachhochschule does

Leibniz-Fachhochschule (Leibniz FH) is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences in Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany, operated by the non-profit association Leibniz-Akademie e.V. (Amtsgericht Hannover VR 3435). The institution traces back to a continuing-education academy founded on August 3, 1920 and was reorganized as a private Fachhochschule in 2011, complementing dual-study programs introduced with IHK Hannover in 1976. Its current portfolio comprises dual bachelor programs in Business Administration (B.A.), Business Economics (B.Sc.), Wirtschaftsinformatik (B.Sc.), and IT-Security (B.Sc.), plus part-time master programs in Applied Data Analytics & Digital Management (M.Sc.), Nachhaltige und Digitale Transformation (M.A.), and Data Science (M.Sc.), supported by the Leibniz-Akademie continuing-education arm, a Sprachenzentrum, and integrated project-management and GPM certification components. Technology stack is built on Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Forms) for collaboration, Stud.IP for learning management, Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM for student and partner relations (operated by CRMFIRST GmbH), Antrago for course and event management (RR Software GmbH), and EBSCO databases plus Google Scholar for research; data is processed on EU servers under GDPR oversight.

Name

Leibniz-Fachhochschule

Legal name

Leibniz-Akademie e. V.

Website

https://leibniz-fh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Leibniz-Fachhochschule is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences in Hannover, Germany, offering dual bachelor and part-time master programs in business administration, business economics, business informatics, and IT security, with revenue sourced from approximately 150 regional corporate partner sponsorships, master tuition, and continuing education.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Dual study programs
• Business administration degrees
• Applied computer science degrees
• Professional continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hannover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dual Study Tuition Sponsorship: Partner companies pay tuition fees for dual students and provide a salary during studies. Dual students study for free and receive practical training at the partner company.
2. Master Program Tuition: Professional continuing education master's programs charged at 15,000 EUR total for the full program (4 semesters at 625 EUR/month). Part-time study options available.
3. Corporate Training and Continuing Education: Professional development courses, language training, mediation certifications, and corporate training programs offered through the Leibniz-Akademie.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Leibniz-Fachhochschule is a private university of applied sciences in Hannover that delivers dual bachelor programs, part-time master programs, and continuing education in business administration, business economics, business information systems, and IT security. Partner companies sponsor dual students by paying tuition and providing a salary during studies, while working professionals enroll in fee-based master programs. Supporting offerings include the Leibniz-Akademie continuing education unit, a Sprachenzentrum language center, and project management competency training with optional GPM certification.

Product overview

Leibniz-Fachhochschule is a private university of applied sciences offering dual, part-time, and full-time study programs in business economics and information technology. The portfolio comprises Bachelor programs (Business Administration B.A., Business Economics B.Sc., IT-Security B.Sc., Wirtschaftsinformatik B.Sc.) and Master programs (Applied Data Analytics & Digital Management M.Sc., Nachhaltige und Digitale Transformation M.A., Data Science M.Sc.). Supporting offerings include the Leibniz-Akademie for continuing education, a Sprachenzentrum for language and soft skills training, and integrated Projektmanagement competency development. Recent additions include a new AI specialization (KI-Vertiefung) across BWL programs and innovative degree programs launched in 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Administration (B.A.) Dual Bachelor program in Business Administration with specialization tracks including AI & Digital Business, Automotive, Trade, Industry, and Logistics. Tuition is covered by partner companies who also provide a salary during studies.
• Business Economics (B.Sc.) Dual Bachelor program combining quantitative theory with digital technologies, focusing on digital markets, IT-supported data analysis, and AI from a business economics perspective. Sponsorship by partner companies.
• Wirtschaftsinformatik (B.Sc.) Dual Bachelor program in Business Information Systems combining IT knowledge with business administration, with optional AI as specialization focus.
• IT-Security (B.Sc.) Dual Bachelor program in IT Security with technical informatics focus and optional AI specialization for cybersecurity applications.
• Applied Data Analytics & Digital Management (M.Sc.) Master program combining data analytics competencies with digital transformation and management skills for careers in Data Science, Digital Strategy, Consulting, and IT-Management. Part-time, 15,000 EUR total for the full program.
• Nachhaltige und Digitale Transformation (M.A.) Part-time Master program integrating sustainable management with digital transformation, covering strategic leadership, IT management, and business development. Targeted at working professionals.
• Data Science (M.Sc.) Master program in Data Science focusing on advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-driven decision making for working professionals.
• Leibniz-Akademie Continuing Education Professional development and continuing education programs including certified mediator training, business communication courses, and corporate language training offered through the Leibniz-Akademie unit.
• Sprachenzentrum Language Center Language learning center offering courses in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese, and Arabic, plus Soft Skills training including Cambridge Certificate preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 228 new students enrolled in Fall 2023, a record year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability12 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• Continental AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Major automotive technology company as a key dual study partner. Continental HR-IT collaborated with Leibniz FH on a thesis award-winning project about digital training marketing for IT apprenticeships. Active in student recruitment and project collaboration.
• AOK NiedersachsencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Regional health insurance provider as a founding dual study partner. Multiple programs including dual study placements, joint continuing education offerings, and occupational health management training. Dr. Jürgen Peter, CEO, serves as founding chairman of Leibniz FH's advisory board (Kuratorium).
• Nord/LBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Regional savings bank and state bank as dual study partner. Supports the Science lecture series and hosts events such as Crowdfunding presentations. Active in student recruitment.
• TUI AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024World-leading tourism group as dual study partner. TUI has produced graduates who later trained dual students themselves. Involved in student projects and the Sustainable Mindset initiative with Continental.
• Volkswagen Financial ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Automotive financial services company as dual study partner. Actively trains students in practical assignments and project work. Participates in company presentations and recruiting events.
• DHL Freight GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Global logistics company as dual study partner offering placement opportunities in logistics and freight management.
• Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Medical University of Hannover as dual study partner in healthcare management and business administration programs.
• Sparkasse HannovermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Regional savings bank as dual study partner for banking and finance programs. Active in student recruitment.
• Deutsche Telekom AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024National telecommunications giant joined as supporting member of the Leibniz-Akademie association (Trägerverein) in March 2024.
• HWWI (Hamburgisches Welt-WirtschaftsInstitut)strategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Research cooperation agreement for joint research projects, doctoral supervision, and postdoc programs. First collaboration involves co-supervision of a doctoral candidate and a postdoc researcher, plus a joint research workshop.
• Volksbank Kassel Göttingen eGmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Regional cooperative bank as dual study partner for business and banking programs.
• IHK HannovercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Chamber of Industry and Commerce Hannover has collaborated since 1976 to offer dual study programs for over 40 years. Partnership established the dual study model at Leibniz-Akademie.
• Brüggemann Spedition + Logistik GmbH & Co. KGmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Logistics and freight company joined as dual study partner in 2024.
• Concordia Versicherungsgesellschaft a.G.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Insurance company joined as dual study partner in 2023.
• Techniker KrankenkassemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Health insurance provider joined as dual study partner in 2023.
• GETEC Energie GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Energy solutions provider joined as dual study partner in 2023.
• Arnold Jäger Holding GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Industrial holding company joined as dual study partner in 2023.
• Brüder Schlau GmbH Co. KGmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Retail company joined as dual study partner in 2023.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SRH Hochschule (SRH Universities): Private university group in Germany offering dual and part-time study programs in business, technology, and engineering. Comparable as a private Hochschule targeting career-oriented students with employer partnerships.
• FOM Hochschule: One of Germany's largest private universities of applied sciences with dual and part-time study programs in business and IT, directly comparable to Leibniz FH in target audience (working professionals and dual students), business model (employer-sponsored tuition), and program portfolio (business, IT, data analytics).
• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest private university offering dual study programs (dual studyplus), bachelor and master programs in business and IT, with strong corporate partnerships. Directly competes with Leibniz FH for dual students and partner companies, particularly in business administration and IT programs.
• Hochschule Fresenius: Private German university of applied sciences offering business, health, and technology programs with dual study options. Similar institutional model as private Fachhochschule with employer partnerships and practice-oriented curriculum.
• ISM International School of Management: Private German business school with multiple locations offering bachelor and master programs in business administration. Comparable to Leibniz FH's business-focused programs with similar target audience of career-oriented students.
• FH Aachen (hochschule dual / cooperation state model): Public university of applied sciences offering dual study programs in business and IT, comparable to Leibniz FH's dual model though on the public side. Represents direct competition for dual students in similar disciplines.
• EBZ Business School (University of Applied Sciences): Private German business school focused on real estate and related industries with dual study programs. Comparable business school model with strong employer partnerships and applied curriculum.

Regional players

• Hochschule Hannover: Public university of applied sciences located in Hannover, the same city as Leibniz FH. Offers overlapping business and IT programs. Strong local competition for students but public vs private distinction differentiates it.
• PFH Private Hochschule Göttingen: Private university located in Lower Saxony (Göttingen) offering business and technology programs. Comparable regional competitor operating in the same German state with similar Fachhochschule model and corporate engagement.

Broad incumbents

• DHBW (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg): Germany's largest dual study institution with extensive corporate partnerships across multiple industries. While geographically focused on Baden-Württemberg, it represents the institutional benchmark for the dual study model that Leibniz FH operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

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