Studentenwerk Oberfranken

What Studentenwerk Oberfranken does

Studentenwerk Oberfranken is a public-law institution (Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts) established in 1978 under Bavarian state law and headquartered in Bayreuth, Germany. The organization delivers integrated student welfare services — including 13 campus dining halls (Mensen) and cafeterias, 22 student dormitory complexes, BAföG financial-aid counseling, psychological/legal/social counseling, childcare (Kitas), study completion loans, and a subsidized semester public-transport ticket — to approximately 25,000 enrolled students at four partner universities in Upper Franconia: the University of Bayreuth, Hochschule Coburg, Hochschule Hof/Münchberg, and OTH Amberg-Weiden. It employs approximately 200 staff and operates an additional service presence in Kronach, Kulmbach, Amberg, and Weiden.

Name

Studentenwerk Oberfranken

Legal name

Studierendenwerk Oberfranken - Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts

Website

https://studentenwerk-oberfranken.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Studentenwerk Oberfranken is a Bavarian public-law institution providing subsidized student services — dining, housing, BAföG counseling, psychological/legal advice, and childcare — to approximately 25,000 students across four partner universities in Upper Franconia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Student Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University Dorms & Affiliated Summer Housing (THAMAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE), Student/Academic Serviced Residences (THAGAEAF), Catering for School Events & Functions (On-Campus Catering) (EDAEAEAH)

Keywords

• Student services
• Student housing
• Campus dining
• Financial aid counseling
• Psychological counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayreuth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Semester Contributions (Studierendenwerksbeitrag): Mandatory semester fees paid by all enrolled students at partner universities. These fees fund the organization's operations and services.
2. Student Housing Rent: Monthly rent payments from students living in student dormitories. Rent includes operating costs (Betriebskosten).
3. Meal Sales: Revenue from food service operations at mensas and cafeterias across campuses.
4. Government Funding: Public funding as an Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts (public institution) supporting student welfare services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Studentenwerk Oberfranken is a public-sector student services organization providing comprehensive support to approximately 25,000 students across universities in Upper Franconia, Bavaria. Its core offerings include subsidized dining at 13 campus mensas and cafeterias, affordable student housing in 22 dormitory complexes, BAföG financial aid counseling and administration, study completion loans, and free psychological, legal, and social counseling services, along with childcare and a discounted public transport semester ticket.

Product overview

Studentenwerk Oberfranken is a public-sector student services organization (Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts) providing comprehensive support services to approximately 25,000 students across multiple universities in Upper Franconia, Bavaria. The organization operates as a unified service platform offering student housing (Wohnheime/Wohnanlagen), dining services (Mensen, Cafeterien, Kaffeebars), financial support (BAföG counseling, Studienabschlussdarlehen), counseling services (psychological, legal, social), childcare, semester tickets, cultural programs, and event venue rentals. Services are delivered through physical locations across Bayreuth, Coburg, Hof, Amberg, Weiden, Kronach, Kulmbach, and Münchberg, supported by an online portal for housing applications and dining card management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mensen (Dining Halls) Subsidized campus cafeterias serving affordable meals at locations across Bayreuth, Coburg, Hof, Kronach, Kulmbach, Münchberg, Weiden, and Amberg. Targeted at enrolled students.
• Cafeterien & Kaffeebars Small-scale food and beverage service points offering coffee, snacks, and light meals across various university locations. Targeted at enrolled students.
• Wohnheime / Wohnanlagen (Student Housing) Approximately 22 student dormitory and apartment complexes providing affordable housing with internet, communal areas, and parking across multiple cities in Upper Franconia. Targeted at enrolled students.
• Mensakarte (Dining Card) Chip-based payment card allowing students to pay for meals cashlessly at all dining facilities. Targeted at enrolled students.
• BAföG Beratung (Financial Aid Counseling) Counseling and support services for Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) applications including digital online application portal guidance. Covers 50% grant and 50% interest-free loan up to €10,010. Targeted at enrolled students.
• Studienabschlussdarlehen (Study Completion Loan) Interest-free loan for up to 5 years (then 2% annual interest), providing up to €700 monthly and €17,000 total, with up to €3,000 available without collateral. Targeted at enrolled students near completion of studies.
• Psychologische Beratung (Psychological Counseling) Free, confidential psychological counseling services for students dealing with stress, personal issues, or mental health concerns. Targeted at enrolled students.
• Rechtsberatung (Legal Advice) Free legal counseling covering rental law, contract law, labor law, family law, and exam regulations, available in-person in Bayreuth and via video/telephone for other locations. Targeted at enrolled students.
• Sozialberatung (Social Counseling) Social counseling services addressing various student concerns and providing guidance on social support matters. Targeted at enrolled students.
• Kinderbetreuung (Childcare) Childcare services in daycare facilities (Kitas) for students with children, providing care and support so parents can study. Targeted at student parents.
• Semesterticket (Semester Ticket) Discounted Germany ticket for students at €43 per semester providing unlimited public transportation across Germany. Mandatory for students at partner universities.
• Kurse für psychische Gesundheit (Mental Health Courses) Relaxation and wellness courses including progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, and MBSR courses available in-person and online. Targeted at enrolled students.
• Kultur (Cultural Funding) Cultural event funding and support for student projects including films, theater productions, and musical events. Targeted at enrolled students and student groups.
• Veranstaltungsräume (Event Spaces) Conference and event venues including a conference room (84-120 seats), grand hall (144-198 seats), and small hall (72-140 seats) for student and public events.
• Catering Catering services for events and gatherings offered by the dining facilities. Targeted at student groups, university departments, and external organizers.
• Wohnheimbewerbung (Housing Application) Online application system for student housing assignments with digital registration and waiting list management. Targeted at enrolled students seeking accommodation.
• Mieterportal (Tenant Portal) Online portal for student tenants to manage housing matters, maintenance requests, and related services. Targeted at current student tenants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Affordable housing at €386/month including operating costs, significantly below market rates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of Bayreuth (Universität Bayreuth)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary partner university. Studentenwerk Oberfranken provides all student services including dining, housing, and counseling for the university's 25,000+ enrolled students.
• Hochschule CoburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences in Coburg served by Studentenwerk Oberfranken for dining services and student support.
• Hochschule Hof/MünchbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHof University with campuses in Hof and Münchberg receives student services including dining and housing from Studentenwerk Oberfranken.
• OTH Amberg-WeidencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical University of Applied Sciences Amberg-Weiden served for dining and student support services.
• German Student Services Association (Deutsches Studentenwerk)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization representing all 57 German Studentenwerke, setting standards and providing guidance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Studentenwerk Frankfurt am Main: Large Hesse-based Studentenwerk serving Goethe University Frankfurt and other institutions. Operates the same full-service student welfare model with dormitories, mensas, BAföG, and counseling.
• Studentenwerk Würzburg: Bavarian Studentenwerk serving the University of Würzburg and other institutions in Lower Franconia. Directly comparable peer operating the same public-law mandate, mensas, dormitories, and counseling services.
• Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg: Neighboring Bavarian Studentenwerk serving Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and TH Nürnberg. Operates the same legal structure (Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts) with overlapping dining, housing, and counseling services, making it a directly comparable peer.
• Studentenwerk München: The largest Studentenwerk in Bavaria, providing the same integrated suite of housing, dining, financial aid, and counseling services to students at LMU, TU Munich, and other Munich universities. Direct peer given the identical public-law service model and operating scope.
• Studentenwerk Köln: Major North Rhine-Westphalian Studentenwerk providing housing, dining, counseling, and financial aid services to students at the University of Cologne and other Cologne institutions. Directly comparable operational model.
• Studentenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz: Neighbor Studentenwerk covering the Lower Bavaria and Upper Palatinate regions, with overlapping geography at OTH Amberg-Weiden. Runs an identical integrated student services model and is a directly comparable peer.
• Studentenwerk Augsburg: Bavarian Studentenwerk serving the University of Augsburg and surrounding institutions. Offers the same housing, dining, BAföG, and counseling services under the same public-law framework.
• Studentenwerk Regensburg: Bavarian Studentenwerk covering the University of Regensburg and OTH Regensburg. Operates the same integrated student services model with comparable scale and structure.
• Studentenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim: Baden-Württemberg Studentenwerk of comparable size and scope, providing integrated housing, dining, financial aid, and counseling services to university students in the Tübingen/Hohenheim area.

Broad incumbents

• Deutsches Studentenwerk: National umbrella organization representing all 57 German Studentenwerke. While not a direct operating peer, it sets national standards, advocates for student welfare funding, and coordinates policy across the network that includes Studentenwerk Oberfranken.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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