SRH International College

What SRH International College does

SRH International College is a private German educational institution operating as an embedded pathway college under a formal partnership between SRH University (a German private university) and Navitas Pty Ltd (an Australian-headquartered global education provider). The college delivers Foundation and Pre-Master's programs designed to prepare international students for undergraduate and postgraduate study at SRH University. Its portfolio comprises three Foundation tracks (Business, Creative Studies, Engineering and IT) delivered over two semesters, three Pre-Master's tracks (Business, Computing, Engineering and IT Management) delivered over one semester, and an Intensive English Foundation for students entering with IELTS 4.0. All programs are taught in English and confer guaranteed progression to SRH University upon successful completion.

Name

SRH International College

Legal name

SRH International College

Website

https://srh-international-college.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SRH International College is a private German pathway college, run jointly by SRH University and Navitas, delivering English-taught Foundation and Pre-Master's programs that guarantee progression to SRH University degrees for international students.

Ownership category

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Product category

International Higher Education Pathway Programs

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIAJAA

University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Pathway, Foundation & Bridging Programs

SECONDARYEDAIAJAC

International Year One (IYO) / First-Year Pathway Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Pathway, Foundation & Bridging Programs

SECONDARYEDAIAJAD

Pre-Master’s / Graduate Pathway Programs

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Pathway, Foundation & Bridging Programs

SECONDARYEDAIAJAE

Pre-Sessional & Academic English for Pathway Entry

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Pathway, Foundation & Bridging Programs

Keywords

• International foundation programs
• Pre-masters pathway
• English language preparation
• University pathway programs
• Study in Germany

Headquarters

HQ city

Heidelberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees charged to international students for Foundation and Pre-Master's programs. Fees are charged per program with payment schedules including deposits and installment options.
2. Agent Commissions: SRH International College pays commissions/fees to contracted education agents who refer qualified prospective students. This is a cost of customer acquisition rather than a direct revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SRH International College is an embedded pathway college that delivers Foundation programs (2 semesters) and Pre-Master's programs (1 semester) taught entirely in English, preparing international students for guaranteed progression to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at SRH University campuses across Germany. The college also offers an Intensive English Foundation for students starting at IELTS 4.0, with all programs delivered from Heidelberg, Berlin, and Munich campuses.

Product overview

SRH International College operates as an embedded college pathway provider offering Foundation and Pre-Master's programs designed to prepare international students for undergraduate and postgraduate study at SRH University in Germany. The product portfolio consists of three distinct program types: (1) Intensive English Foundation for students starting with lower English proficiency (IELTS 4.0); (2) Foundation programs in Business, Creative Studies, and Engineering and IT spanning 2 semesters; and (3) Pre-Master's programs in Business, Computing, and Engineering and IT Management as 1-semester preparatory courses. All programs are taught in English and provide pathways to various SRH University campuses across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intensive English Foundation An English-language preparation program designed for students starting with IELTS 4.0, building English language skills to prepare them for university studies in Germany. Functions as an extended preparatory pathway before students enter the standard Foundation program, combining intensive English instruction with academic readiness modules.
• Foundation in Business A 2-semester Foundation program delivered at SRH University Heidelberg campus, providing theoretical and practical concepts in business and management with a focus on English language, academic skills, and German language preparation for progression to undergraduate business degrees at SRH University.
• Foundation in Creative Studies A Foundation program delivered at SRH University Berlin campus exploring the design and production of large-scale creative projects, preparing students for undergraduate Creative programmes with portfolio development and critical thinking modules.
• Foundation in Engineering and IT A 2-semester Foundation program providing theoretical and practical concepts in computer science, programming, and engineering physics, with modules in research, critical thinking, advanced mathematics, and German language preparation for progression to undergraduate Engineering and IT degrees.
• Pre-Master's in Business A 1-semester Pre-Master's program developing the analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills needed for Business Master's degrees at SRH University, with modules in postgraduate research, ethics, and German language.
• Pre-Master's in Computing A 1-semester Pre-Master's program developing theoretical and practical concepts for Computing Master's degrees at SRH University, with modules in postgraduate research, analytical techniques, and programming principles.
• Pre-Master's in Engineering and IT Management A 1-semester Pre-Master's program delivered at SRH University Berlin campus providing analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills for Engineering Master's degrees, with focus on postgraduate research, ICT, and German language modules.

Quantifiable outcome

• Direct pathway to SRH University upon successful completion
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SRH UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSRH International College is a formal partnership between SRH University and Navitas Pty Ltd. The college serves as an embedded pathway provider preparing international students for SRH University. Students completing Foundation or Pre-Master's programs receive guaranteed progression to SRH University campuses.
• Navitas Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavitas is the global education provider partner operating SRH International College. Navitas manages marketing, admissions, student services, and operations. Headquartered in Perth, Australia with European head office in Oxfordshire, UK.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Study Group: Global pathway provider running foundation, international year one, and pre-master's programs in partnership with universities in the UK, US, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands. Direct peer in product type, delivery model, and customer segment.
• INTO University Partnerships: One of the largest global pathway providers, operating embedded foundation and pre-master's programs in partnership with universities in the US, UK, and Australia. Closely comparable to SRHIC in operating model (university-affiliated pathway college taught in English) and target customer (international students needing academic and English preparation).
• Kaplan International Pathways: Operates university-embedded pathway and pre-master's programs in the UK, US, and Australia, with English-language preparation. Directly comparable to SRHIC's model of guaranteed university progression for international students.
• Cambridge Education Group (CEG / ONCAMPUS): Operates ONCAMPUS, a network of embedded pathway and pre-master's centers partnered with leading UK, European, and North American universities. Direct competitor for international students seeking guaranteed progression routes to European universities.

Emerging players

• NCUK (Northern Consortium UK): Consortium-owned foundation year program used by UK universities for international student progression. Conceptually analogous to SRHIC's foundation model, though UK-focused; relevant comparator for the foundation-to-degree articulation model.

Regional players

• Gisma University of Applied Sciences: German private university with English-taught bachelor's and master's programs and an international pathway function. Comparable as a competitor for English-taught international students in Germany, though operates its own degree programs rather than purely pathway provision.
• Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI): Berlin-based private school offering English-taught undergraduate and postgraduate programs to international students. Comparable in its English-in-Germany value proposition and international student target, with a Berlin presence that overlaps with SRHIC's Berlin campus.
• University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE): German private university with multiple campuses (Berlin, Hamburg, Iserlohn, Potsdam) offering English-taught programs aimed at international students. Comparable target market and Germany-based English-language value proposition.

Others

• Navitas (other pathway colleges): SRHIC's own operator, running 30+ similar embedded pathway colleges globally (e.g., Curtin College, La Trobe College, Birmingham City University International College). Sister operations provide internal benchmarks and shared infrastructure but are not direct external competitors given the SRH partnership.
• QS Global Education Group: Operates pathway, pre-master's, and international foundation programs in partnership with universities globally. Adjacent competitor in the international student recruitment and preparation space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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