Studentenwerk Schleswig-holstein

What Studentenwerk Schleswig-holstein does

Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts is a public-law institution founded in 1921, headquartered at Westring 385 in Kiel, Germany. It is the state-designated provider of student services for all universities and colleges in Schleswig-Holstein, operating under the Studentenwerk Act Schleswig-Holstein (StudWG SH) and supervised by the Land Schleswig-Holstein. Its service portfolio spans student housing (Wohnheime), campus dining (Mensen and cafeterias), administration of federal financial aid under the Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (BAföG), study financing counseling including loans and emergency aid, psychological and student-life counseling, childcare in five Kita facilities, cultural programming, and specialized services for international students and students with disabilities or chronic illness. Service delivery occurs across six physical locations — Flensburg, Heide, Kiel, Lübeck, Wedel, and Osterrönfeld — co-located with partner universities.

The underlying technology stack consists of web-based service platforms: the ipack.studentenwerk.sh portal for housing applications, BAföG Digital for online financial-aid filing, and the gradwerk content management system powering the public website. The institution maintains a presence on YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and XING, with a Data Protection Officer (Datenschutzbeauftragter) arrangement via Herting Oberbeck Datenschutz GmbH for GDPR/DSGVO compliance. No AI/ML, proprietary algorithms, or third-party model integrations are documented.

Revenue is generated through a mix of mandatory per-semester Studentenwerksbeiträge, public funding from the state of Schleswig-Holstein, rental income from student dormitories, Mensa meal sales, and childcare fees. Pricing is means-tested and subsidized, positioning the institution as a non-market, public-purpose operator rather than a commercial entity. The customer base is entirely composed of students enrolled at Schleswig-Holstein universities (Universität Kiel, Universität zu Lübeck, Europa-Universität Flensburg, FH Kiel, and others), reached through direct institutional channels and partner-university integration.

Name

Studentenwerk Schleswig-holstein

Legal name

Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts

Website

https://studentenwerk.sh

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein is a public-law institution providing student housing, campus dining, BAföG financial aid administration, psychological counseling, childcare, and cultural programs across six Schleswig-Holstein university locations serving students at all state universities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Services and Welfare

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Residence Halls & Dormitory Management (On-/Near-Campus) (EDAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

University Dorms & Affiliated Summer Housing (THAMAGAA), Student Housing Property Management (BPAJAFAF)

Keywords

• Student housing services
• Campus dining
• Student financial aid
• Psychological counseling
• University childcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Kiel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Student Union Fees (Studentenwerksbeiträge): Mandatory fees collected from students as part of semester contributions, used to fund core services including housing, dining, counseling, and cultural offerings.
2. Housing Rentals: Rental income from student dormitories and housing facilities across multiple locations in Schleswig-Holstein.
3. Food Service Revenue: Revenue from Mensa (canteen) dining operations across Flensburg, Heide, Kiel, Lübeck, Wedel, and Osterrönfeld locations.
4. Childcare Services: Fees collected for kindergarten/childcare services at facilities in Flensburg, Kiel, and Lübeck.
5. Public Funding: Government funding and subsidies for operating as a public institution (Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts) providing essential student services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein is a public-law institution that provides essential student welfare services across Schleswig-Holstein, including affordable student housing (Wohnheime), subsidized campus dining (Mensen and cafeterias), administration of federal student financial aid (BAföG), study financing counseling, psychological and student-life counseling, daycare facilities (Kindertagesstätten) for student parents, and cultural programs. Services are delivered through physical locations in six university cities and through digital platforms such as ipack.studentenwerk.sh for housing applications and BAföG Digital.

Product overview

Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein is a public-law institution (Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts) providing comprehensive student services across Schleswig-Holstein. The organization operates as a unified service platform offering multiple interconnected services including affordable student housing (Wohnheime), campus dining (Mensen), financial aid administration (BAföG), study financing counseling, psychological and life counseling, childcare facilities (Kindertagesstätten), cultural events, and specialized support for international students, students with children, and students with disabilities. The portfolio is organized around the core student lifecycle needs: living, eating, financing, health/wellbeing, family support, and cultural engagement. Services are delivered through physical locations across six university campuses (Flensburg, Heide, Kiel, Lübeck, Osterrönfeld, Wedel) and multiple digital platforms including an online housing application portal (ipack.studentenwerk.sh) and digital BAföG services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Student Housing (Wohnheime)
• Campus Dining (Hochschulgastronomie)
• BAföG Administration
• Study Financing Counseling (Studienfinanzierung)
• Psychological Counseling (Psychologische Beratung)
• Student Life Counseling (Beratung studentisches Leben) General counseling covering social, financial, and personal concerns affecting student life.
• Daycare Centers (Kindertagesstätten)
• Culture & Events (Kultur & Events)
• Studying with a Child (Studieren mit Kind)
• International Student Services (Internationale Studierende)
• Disability Support (Studieren mit Behinderung)
• Catering & Events
• Wohnen für Hilfe (Living for Help)
• Study Start-up Aid (Studienstarthilfe)
• Student Union Loans (Darlehen des Studentenwerks)

Quantifiable outcome

• 70 childcare places in Lübeck Kita
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dachverband Deutsches StudierendenwerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational umbrella organization for all German Studentenwerke. Studentenwerk SH participates in this association for standardization of services, best practice sharing, and collective advocacy with federal government.
• Universität Kiel (Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary university partner at largest study location in Schleswig-Holstein. Studentenwerk SH provides all student services for this university's students.
• Universität zu LübeckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner in Lübeck. Studentenwerk SH provides student housing, dining, and support services.
• Europa-Universität FlensburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner in Flensburg. Studentenwerk SH provides student services for this campus.
• Fachhochschule Kiel (FH Kiel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of applied sciences partner in Kiel. Studentenwerk SH provides dining and support services.
• Green Office (University Sustainability Office)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with university sustainability offices on sustainable dining initiatives and environmental programs.
• Land Schleswig-HolsteincoreOthersState government of Schleswig-Holstein is the founding and supervisory authority for Studentenwerk SH as a public institution. Provides operational funding and regulatory oversight.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe: Baden-Württemberg Studentenwerk providing the same comprehensive suite of student services including dormitories, dining halls, financial aid processing, and psychological counseling.
• Studentenwerk Frankfurt am Main: Hessen Studentenwerk serving Frankfurt's universities with the same integrated housing, dining, BAföG, and student life services under identical public-law framework.
• Kölner Studierendenwerk: NRW Studentenwerk providing student housing, Mensa operations, financial aid, and counseling services to Cologne's university students under the same legal operating model.
• Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf: NRW Studentenwerk serving Düsseldorf's higher education institutions with student housing, dining, BAföG, and psychosocial counseling under the same public-law model.
• Studentenwerk München: Largest German Studentenwerk, serving approximately 180,000 students across Munich's universities with housing, dining, BAföG, and counseling services under the same legal framework (Studentenwerk law).
• Studentenwerk Osnabrück: Lower Saxony Studentenwerk providing student housing, dining, BAföG administration, and counseling to Osnabrück's higher education institutions under the same public-law framework.
• Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg: Bavarian Studentenwerk providing comprehensive student services to universities in the Erlangen-Nürnberg region, operating the same integrated housing-dining-financial aid model.
• Studentenwerk Berlin: Public-law student services institution serving Berlin's universities and colleges with the same portfolio of housing, dining, financial aid, and counseling services under identical legal and operational model.
• Studentenwerk Hamburg: Northern German counterpart operating the same Studentenwerk model in Hamburg, providing student housing, Mensen, BAföG administration, and counseling services to students at Hamburg's universities.

Others

• Deutsches Studierendenwerk (Dachverband): National umbrella organization for all 57 German Studentenwerke, of which Studentenwerk SH is a member. Provides advocacy, standardization, and best practice sharing for the entire student services network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xxing.com/pages/studentenwerkschleswig-holstein
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCx0EKc9tEnHy-pfyLUxBi5w/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/studentenwerksh
• Instagraminstagram.com/studentenwerksh
• TikToktiktok.com/@studentenwerksh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studentenwerk-schleswig-holstein

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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