Study & Consult e.V.

What Study & Consult e.V. does

Study & Consult e.V. is a non-profit student consulting association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1995 and based at the University of Siegen, Germany. The organization delivers professional consulting services to regional SMEs, startups, and enterprises at a fraction of traditional consulting firm rates, using interdisciplinary student teams drawn from 13 academic disciplines. Service offerings are organized around four pillars: digital transformation (website/app development, digital solutions), data analysis and business intelligence (statistics, market research, surveys using RStudio), process optimization (BPMN documentation, operational excellence), and team/HR development. The core technology stack is conventional - Microsoft 365 administration, web development, RStudio for statistical analysis, and standard BI tools for visualization - with no proprietary AI/ML components.

The business model is project-based consulting fees structured per engagement after a kick-off meeting and proposal, with members compensated for project work. Client acquisition is sales-led and relationship-driven, relying on direct outreach, curator referrals from corporate partners (Sparkasse Siegen, Ramboll Management Consulting, Viega, baax), and the annual Business Night flagship event. The organization has been a member of the BDSU (Bundesverband Deutscher Studentischer Unternehmensberatungen) since 1998, holds the BDSU Quality Seal certified for 2025, and reports 300+ completed projects for 100+ clients at a 4.8/5 satisfaction rating. Governance is by a student board (Vorstand) with no external ownership, PE/VC, or venture funding; the association operates as a registered non-profit under German association law.

Name

Study & Consult e.V.

Legal name

Study & Consult e.V.

Website

https://study.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Study & Consult e.V. is a non-profit student consulting association at the University of Siegen offering affordable consulting in digital transformation, data analysis, market research, and process optimization to regional SMEs, startups, and enterprises through interdisciplinary student teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Marketing Consulting Services (541613)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Operations & Process Improvement Consulting (BPAHACAB), Learning, Training & Corporate Education Consulting (BPAHAGAE), Industry & Sector Research (Syndicated/Custom) (BPAHALAE)

Keywords

• Student consulting services
• Business process optimization
• Market research consulting
• Digital transformation consulting
• Interdisciplinary consulting teams

Headquarters

HQ city

Siegen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project-Based Consulting Fees: Study & Consult charges clients for consulting projects delivered by student teams. Fees are structured based on project scope, duration, and deliverables, offered at a fraction of traditional consulting firm rates. Members are compensated for their project work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Study & Consult e.V. is a non-profit, student-run business consulting association based at the University of Siegen. It delivers professional consulting services to companies through interdisciplinary student teams drawn from 13 academic disciplines. The offerings span four pillars: Digital Transformation, Team and People Development, Data Analysis and Business Intelligence (including statistical analysis using RStudio and market research), and Process Optimization. Projects are sold at a fraction of traditional consulting firm rates, with quality certified annually by the BDSU.

Product overview

Study & Consult e.V. is a non-profit student-run business consulting association offering professional consulting services to companies at a fraction of traditional consulting rates. The organization provides a unified portfolio of consulting services organized around four core pillars: Digital Transformation (website/app development, digital solutions), People & Team Development, Data Analysis & Business Intelligence (statistics, reports, market research), and Process Optimization. Students progress through a structured Traineeprogramm before participating in real client consulting projects. The service model connects academic knowledge from over 13 different disciplines with practical consulting experience, delivering customized solutions through interdisciplinary student teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beratungsprojekte (Consulting Projects) Core student consulting projects in which teams of university students deliver professional consulting services to companies, including market analysis, competitive analysis, target group analysis, and actionable strategic recommendations.
• Digitale Transformation (Digital Transformation) Digital transformation consulting covering website development, application development, and digital solutions implementation for client companies.
• Datenanalyse und Business Intelligence (Data Analysis and BI) Data-driven analysis services including statistics, reports, market research, and survey-based studies utilizing tools such as RStudio for statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Team und Personalentwicklung (Team and HR Development) Collaboration and project management services focused on team building and human resources development for client organizations.
• Prozessoptimierung und Operational Excellence (Process Optimization) Process optimization consulting focused on making workflows more efficient, including BPMN process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8 out of 5 customer satisfaction rating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• BDSU (Bundesverband Deutscher Studentischer Unternehmensberatungen e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Study & Consult has been a member of the BDSU since 1998. The BDSU is the national umbrella organization for student consulting associations in Germany, networking over 30 student initiatives, setting quality standards, promoting exchange and further education, and strengthening the visibility of student consulting at the national level.
• Universität SiegencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization is based at the University of Siegen and maintains close ties with professors and research institutes. Several professors serve as scientific curators, providing academic oversight and mentorship.
• Sparkasse SiegenflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSparkasse Siegen serves as a curator of Study & Consult, hosting the annual Business Night at the Gründerwerk der Sparkasse Siegen. They engage with the association to connect with talented students early, provide workshops and joint projects, and gain fresh perspectives on current topics. Dr. Nadine Uebe-Emden (Chairwoman of the Board) represents the institution as a key curator contact.
• Viega GmbH & Co. KGflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerViega is an internationally active company specializing in sanitary and heating technology. It joined as a curator to directly engage with motivated students, foster young talent, bring practical insights, and build valuable connections with the University of Siegen. Martyna Singer (Employer Branding Expert Europe) serves as the key Viega contact.
• baax GmbH & Co. KGflagshipGTM or Marketing Partnerbaax specializes in implementation-oriented turnaround management. It has been a curator since 2022, having discovered the association through joint events. Bastian Kleine, a partner and managing director at baax, joined Study & Consult over 20 years ago to start his consulting career, closing the circle. baax uses the curator relationship to discover talented young people for its team.
• Acondas (Ramboll Management Consulting)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerRamboll Management Consulting is a globally active engineering and consulting company. It serves as a curator to connect early with young talent and gain impulses for its own work in sustainable projects. The close exchange with students and the university contributes to preparing students for practical challenges. Dr. Andreas Florissen (Senior Director) represents the organization as a key contact.
• Gründerwerk der Sparkasse SiegenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA startup promotion and entrepreneurship initiative of Sparkasse Siegen. Hosts the annual Business Night event for Study & Consult. Provides a venue and support for entrepreneurship-focused activities in the Siegen region.
• Techniker KrankenkasseminorOthersTechniker Krankenkasse is listed as a health partner for students, providing health insurance services to association members.
• Entrepreneurship Center SiegenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Entrepreneurship Center Siegen is a center for startup support and entrepreneurship promotion at the University of Siegen. It collaborates with Study & Consult to foster entrepreneurship among students and connect the association with the broader startup ecosystem.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• ACChrist e.V. Student-run management consulting association at RWTH Aachen and a fellow BDSU member. Offers project-based consulting to regional SMEs and corporates using a structurally similar student-team model, making it the closest functional analog outside Siegen.
• 180 Degrees Consulting: International non-profit student consulting network with German chapters; matches S&C's mission of providing pro-bono and affordable consulting to SMEs, non-profits, and startups through student teams.
• MTP e.V. (Marketing zwischen Theorie und Praxis): Munich-based BDSU member and Germany's largest student-run marketing and consulting association. Comparable in delivering interdisciplinary, project-based consulting to corporates and SMEs via student teams.
• Jade e.V. (Hochschulgruppe Oldenburg): Student consulting initiative affiliated with a German university and the BDSU network. Operates with the same non-profit, member-rotating, project-based consulting model targeting regional SMEs.
• Corporate Finance Group Mannheim e.V. (CFG): BDSU-affiliated student consulting initiative at the University of Mannheim focused on strategy, finance, and corporate advisory projects for SMEs and large enterprises. Directly comparable in operating model, governance structure, and customer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Roland Berger: Europe-headquartered global strategy and management consultancy with a strong DACH footprint. Competes for the same SME and enterprise strategy/process clients as S&C, though at vastly different price points and scale.
• Horváth: Stuttgart-based international management consulting firm specializing in performance management, transformation, and process optimization—directly competing for SME and mid-market consulting budgets that S&C addresses at lower price points.

Emerging players

• Junior Achievement Germany (JA Germany): Student-led entrepreneurship and business education organization operating across German schools and universities. Overlapping mission of practical business training, but oriented toward younger students and entrepreneurship programs rather than paid consulting engagements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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