Vinzenz Pallotti University

What Vinzenz Pallotti University does

Vinzenz Pallotti University is a private, church and state-recognized higher education institution headquartered in Vallendar, Germany, operating under the legal form of a non-profit limited liability company (gGmbH). The university offers Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral programs across two faculties — Theology and Human Sciences — with degree pathways in Psychology, Theology, Coaching, Leadership, Ethics, and Interculturality. Its core target market is individual students seeking accredited higher education qualifications, including non-traditional learners, working professionals, and clergy, served through a Blended Learning model that combines online and in-person instruction.

Name

Vinzenz Pallotti University

Legal name

Vinzenz Pallotti University gGmbH

Website

https://vp-uni.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vinzenz Pallotti University is a private, church and state-recognized German university in Vallendar offering accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral programs in Psychology, Theology, Coaching, Leadership, and Ethics across two faculties, serving individual students through a Blended Learning model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vallendar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Program Tuition: Tuition fees for accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral programs across Theology and Human Sciences disciplines, structured on a per-semester basis
2. Scientific Continuing Education: Certificate and continuing education programs with academic credit (ECTS) for professional development
3. Doctorate and Habilitation Programs: Advanced academic research degrees including Dr. phil., Dr. theol., and Ph.D. programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vinzenz Pallotti University is a church- and state-recognized scientific university in private sponsorship offering accredited Bachelor's, Master's, Magister/Lizentiat, and doctoral/habilitation programs across two faculties (Theology and Human Sciences). It delivers education via a Blended Learning model combining on-campus teaching in Vallendar with online study supported by the OLAT and VIPS platforms, complemented by academic continuing education certificates with ECTS credits. A wholly-owned psychotherapeutic outpatient clinic (PTHV) provides clinical training and services.

Product overview

Vinzenz Pallotti University is a church- and state-recognized scientific university in private sponsorship, offering a portfolio of accredited study programs and academic continuing education across two faculties: Theology and Human Sciences. The Theology Faculty offers undergraduate (B.A.), graduate (M.A., Magister, Lizentiat), and doctoral programs in Catholic Theology, Interculturality in Religion and Society, and mission science. The Human Sciences Faculty provides Psychology (B.Sc., M.Sc.), Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (M.Sc.), Coaching (M.A.), Sustainable Leadership (M.A.), and Corporate Management and Ethics (M.A.) programs. The university also operates a psychotherapeutic outpatient clinic (PTHV) and offers academic continuing education with certificates and ECTS credits. Teaching combines on-campus presence with Blended Learning concepts, using OLAT and VIPS learning management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PTHV – Psychotherapeutische Hochschulambulanz: Psychotherapy outpatient clinic operated by the university for practical training and clinical services

Products and services

• Psychologie (B. Sc.) Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a 6-semester undergraduate degree starting each winter and summer semester, offered via the Blended Learning model and aimed at prospective students seeking an accredited psychology qualification in Germany.
• Psychologie (M. Sc.) Master of Science in Psychology program for graduates seeking advanced training in psychology, delivered via the Blended Learning model.
• Klinische Psychologie und Psychotherapie (M. Sc.) Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, a graduate program designed to support the pathway to psychotherapy licensure and provide clinical training via the university's PTHV outpatient clinic.
• Coaching (M. A.) Master of Arts in Coaching completed in 3 semesters with a flexible, time- and location-independent Blended Learning model, targeted at professionals seeking coaching credentials.
• Sustainable Leadership (M. A.) Master of Arts in Sustainable Leadership, a graduate program focused on leadership with a sustainability lens, offered via Blended Learning.
• Corporate Management and Ethics (M. A.) Master of Arts in Corporate Management and Ethics aimed at professionals integrating management practice with ethical reasoning.
• Theologie (B. A.) Bachelor of Arts in Theology program offered through the Faculty of Theology.
• Katholische Theologie (Magister, Lizentiat) Catholic Theology programs at the Magister and Lizentiat levels, traditional Catholic theological qualifications offered through the Faculty of Theology.
• Interkulturalität in Religion und Gesellschaft (M. A.) Master of Arts in Interculturality in Religion and Society, a graduate program exploring intercultural dynamics within religion and society.
• Promotion & Habilitation Doctoral (Dr. phil., Dr. theol., Ph.D.) and Habilitation programs for academics pursuing advanced research qualifications and tenure-track credentials in Germany.
• Akademische Weiterbildungen Scientific continuing education programs delivered as certificates with ECTS credits for professional development, complementing the degree portfolio.
• PTHV – Psychotherapeutische Hochschulambulanz Psychotherapeutic university outpatient clinic operated by the university, providing clinical services and practical training for students in the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy program.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IONOS SEcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting provider for vp-uni.de. The university maintains a data processing agreement (AVV) with IONOS ensuring GDPR-compliant handling of website visitor data.
• Brevo (Sendinblue GmbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationNewsletter distribution platform used for quarterly university newsletters and CRM communications with prospective and enrolled students.
• Zoom (Zoom Communications Inc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationVideo conferencing platform used for online information sessions and virtual events for prospective students.
• Microsoft Ireland Operations LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Teams platform used for virtual lectures, academic conferences, and onboarding events.
• Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-WestfalenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in Cologne hosting in-person information sessions for Vinzenz Pallotti University prospective students.
• Kolping Berufsfachschule für PhysiotherapieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in Stuttgart hosting in-person information sessions for Vinzenz Pallotti University prospective students.
• Trainex (Trainings-Online Gesellschaft für E-Portale mbH)coreTechnology or IntegrationOnline application form provider (Hochschulsoftware Trainex) used for student enrollment and program applications, with data processing agreement in place.
• DEFENSIT GmbHcoreOthersDesignated data protection officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter) for the university, contactable at Frankenstraße 2, 56068 Koblenz.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (KU): The only other Catholic private university in Germany at full university rank, with theology and humanities programs. Directly comparable to VPU in church-affiliation, regional footprint in Bavaria, and combined theology/psychology academic portfolio.
• Hochschule Fresenius: Large private German university group offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs including psychology and psychotherapy. Comparable to VPU in program breadth (psychology, health, management) and private accredited delivery model, though at substantially greater scale.
• FOM Hochschule: Germany's largest private university, with a parallel-study model targeting working professionals via blended learning. Closely comparable to VPU in targeting non-traditional students, blended delivery, and accredited private-university status.
• SRH Hochschulen (SRH Universities): One of Germany's largest private university groups, SRH operates multiple campuses with a strong emphasis on blended/innovative learning models. Highly comparable to VPU as a tuition-driven, accredited private institution targeting non-traditional and working students across Germany.
• International School of Management (ISM): Private, state-recognized German university group with multiple campuses focused on management, psychology, and related Master's programs. Comparable to VPU as a private accredited provider of Master's-level leadership, management, and psychology education.
• Frankfurt School of Finance & Management: Private, state-recognized university specializing in finance, management, and ethics-related programs. Comparable to VPU in private accredited status and management/ethics Master's offerings (e.g., Corporate Management & Ethics M.A.).
• Psychologische Hochschule Berlin (PHB): Private, state-recognized university specializing in psychology and psychotherapy programs. Direct peer to VPU's psychology and clinical psychology/psychotherapy offerings at the Faculty of Human Sciences, competing for the same psychotherapy-licensure-driven student segment.
• EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht: Private, state-recognized German university focused on business and law. Comparable to VPU as a small private university pursuing accredited Master's programs in management and ethics, competing for similar working-professional segments in Germany.
• Medical School Berlin (MSB): Private, state-recognized university of health and medicine offering psychology and psychotherapy programs. Comparable to VPU in private status, psychology/psychotherapy focus, and target audience of working adults pursuing state-recognized clinical credentials.
• Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Sankt Georgen: Jesuit-affiliated private theological university in Frankfurt offering philosophy, theology, and doctoral programs. Closely comparable to VPU's Faculty of Theology in Catholic identity, doctoral/habilitation track, and accredited theological instruction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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Funding overview

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