diploma private hochschulges. mbh

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DIPLOMA Private Hochschulgesellschaft mbH (DIPLOMA Hochschule) is a private, permanently state-recognized German university headquartered in Bad Sooden-Allendorf with additional campuses in Leipzig and a network of study centers across Germany including Munich, Hannover, and others. The institution operates within the Bernd Blindow Bildungsgruppe, an educational conglomerate with a 60-year tradition, and has been state-recognized under Hessian Ministry supervision since 1997. It delivers accredited Bachelor (typically 7 semesters, 180–210 ECTS) and Master (3–5 semesters, 60–120 ECTS) programs across six study areas: Health & Therapy, Design & Media, Psychology, Social & Education, Technology & IT, and Business & Law, using three study formats — Fernstudium (distance learning), Duales Studium (dual study combining company practice with university), and Präsenzstudium (on-campus). Programs are accredited by FIBAA, AQAS, AHPGS, ACQUIN, and approved by ZFU for distance learning.

The institution's core delivery platform is a proprietary Online Campus combining digital e-learning materials, an e-library of over 300,000 titles, MS Office licensing, online examinations, live-online seminars with fixed study groups, and selective on-site seminar weekends at study centers. Specialized training hardware includes spiroergometry equipment at Hannover and CUREO VR therapy software integrated into the Physiotherapy curriculum, with no publicly available API or third-party developer ecosystem. The catalog spans roughly 100+ program specializations including niche health fields (Physiotherapie, Logopädie, Ergotherapie, Osteopathie, Dentalhygiene, Physician Assistant, Medizinalfachberufe) and dual-qualification tracks that combine vocational training with a bachelor degree, particularly relevant for working healthcare practitioners.

DIPLOMA generates revenue through recurring monthly tuition subscriptions priced €147–€485 depending on program and payment model (Ratenmodell I/II/III), with one-time examination fees layered on some programs (e.g., €695 for Physiotherapy). It runs a direct-to-consumer GTM motion targeting working professionals and healthcare practitioners through its website, weekly info evenings (online and on-site), social media channels, email marketing, and a Study Buddy referral program offering €20/month discounts. The CEO is Prof. Dr. Andreas Blindow (member of the founding family), the President is Prof. Dr. Michaela Zilling, and the institution is 100% owned within the Bernd Blindow Group with no disclosed external institutional or venture investors.

Name

diploma private hochschulges. mbh

Legal name

DIPLOMA Private Hochschulgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://diploma.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DIPLOMA Hochschule is a private, state-recognized German university within the Bernd Blindow Group offering accredited Bachelor and Master programs via distance learning, dual study, and on-campus delivery, serving working professionals and licensed healthcare practitioners seeking flexible academic qualifications.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Distance learning programs
• Higher education degrees
• Bachelor master programs
• Dual study programs
• Private university Germany

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Sooden-allendorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition fees ranging from €147 to €485 depending on program and payment model. Programs include Bachelor (typically 7 semesters, 180-210 ECTS) and Master (typically 3-5 semesters, 60-120 ECTS). Payment models include I, II, and III with varying monthly rates and one-time exam fees.
2. Study Buddy Referral Discounts: Revenue reduction through Study Buddy referral program where students receive €20 monthly discount when referring another student

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DIPLOMA Private Hochschulgesellschaft mbH is a state-recognized private university in Germany that delivers Bachelor and Master degree programs through distance learning, dual study, and on-campus formats. It primarily serves working professionals and healthcare practitioners seeking accredited higher education while continuing employment. Programs are offered in flexible study models with monthly tuition payment options.

Product overview

DIPLOMA Hochschule is a private, state-recognized university offering accredited Bachelor and Master degree programs as distance learning (Fernstudium), dual study (Duales Studium), and on-campus programs (Präsenzstudium) across six subject areas: Gesundheit & Therapie, Design & Medien, Psychologie, Soziales & Pädagogik, Technik & IT, and Wirtschaft & Recht. The institution operates its proprietary Online Campus learning platform and provides certificate programs and combined training-plus-study options. Study formats include fully online programs with optional on-site seminars, practice-integrated dual study with employer partnerships, and full-time campus study at Leipzig and Bad Sooden-Allendorf locations. The university has a 60-year tradition in higher education and is part of the Bernd Blindow Bildungsgruppe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor degree programs State-recognized Bachelor degree programs offered via distance learning, dual study, and on-campus formats for working professionals in Germany.
• Master degree programs State-recognized Master degree programs offered via distance learning, dual study, and on-campus formats for graduates and working professionals in Germany.
• Distance learning programs Flexible distance learning study format for Bachelor and Master degrees, allowing students to study remotely with monthly tuition payment options.
• Dual study programs Dual study format combining academic coursework at the university with practical work experience at an employer, leading to a state-recognized degree.

Quantifiable outcome

• Physiotherapists with Bachelor's degree earn approximately 30% more on average than professionals without a degree

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bernd Blindow BildungsgruppecoreOthersParent organization providing institutional support, alumni network, and integration with vocational schools offering healthcare training programs. Students benefit from practical training partners and potential tuition reductions for Bernd Blindow Group alumni.
• Osteopathie Schule Deutschland (OSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint delivery of osteopathy programs (B.Sc. and M.Sc.) combining theoretical academic content with practical osteopathic training. Programs accredited and offered jointly with OSD.
• Top-PhysiominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal provider for Sportphysiotherapy elective module seminars and examinations. Students receive sports physiotherapy training with potential tuition reduction.
• BMT - Internationale Akademie für Biodynamische Manuelle Therapie GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal provider for Manual Therapy elective module seminars and examinations. Abschlüsse are recognized and credited toward the program.
• Akademie für Handrehabilitation in Bad Pyrmont (AfH)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal provider for Handrehabilitation elective module including certification as hand therapist. Provides intensive courses and practical training.
• University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), GhanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership established November 2024 for intercultural exchange, joint teaching, and research projects in global health. Includes DAAD-funded activities and focus group exchanges.
• GPR Klinikum RüsselsheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for academic training of Physician Assistants, combining theoretical university education with practical clinical experience.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft Notfallmedizin Fürth e.V. (AGNF)minorOthersHealthcare partnership for emergency medicine education and practical training opportunities.
• Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) Landesverband NordrheinminorOthersPartnership with German Red Cross for practical training and emergency services education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IU Internationale Hochschule: Germany's largest state-recognized private Hochschule and the dominant Fernstudium operator with extensive bachelor, master, and MBA programs. Directly competes with DIPLOMA for working-professional distance-learning students across disciplines.
• Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg (Euro-FH): Hamburg-based private Fernhochschule offering accredited distance-learning bachelor and master programs in business, law, technology, and psychology. Closely comparable to DIPLOMA in model, target market, and state-recognized status.
• AKAD University: One of Germany's longest-established private distance-learning institutions offering bachelor and master programs in business, technology, and communication. Competes head-on with DIPLOMA in the Fernstudium segment.
• APOLLON Hochschule: Bremen-based private Fernhochschule with concentrated offerings in healthcare management, nursing, and business - closely mirroring DIPLOMA's health-and-therapy emphasis and Fernstudium delivery model.
• Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule: Darmstadt-based private Fernhochschule focused on technology, engineering, and IT distance learning. Direct competitor for STEM-leaning Fernstudium students in the same lower-price tier as DIPLOMA.
• PFH Private Hochschule Göttingen: Private German Hochschule with both on-campus and distance programs in management, technology, and healthcare. Comparable state-recognized private-format competitor with overlapping health and business programs.
• IST-Hochschule für Management: Düsseldorf-based private Fernhochschule (part of IST education group) focused on service management, sports, fitness, and health management. Highly comparable health-and-management Fernstudium + vocational-integration profile.

Broad incumbents

• FOM Hochschule: Large private Hochschule within the UCL ecosystem combining dual and part-time study with on-campus presence across 30+ German cities. Competes for working professionals in business and technology, overlapping DIPLOMA's dual-study and business programs at greater scale.
• Hochschule Fresenius: Broad private German university group with on-campus and distance programs across health, chemistry, business, and design. Overlaps DIPLOMA in health/therapy and design programs at meaningfully larger scale.
• SRH Fernhochschule - The Mobile University: Part of the broader SRH education provider; offers state-recognized distance-learning bachelor and master programs including in health and social sciences, competing directly with DIPLOMA for adult learners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DiplomaDeHochschule
• Facebookfacebook.com/diplomahochschule
• Instagraminstagram.com/diplomahochschule

Compliance7 records

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