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There are comparatively few private universities in Bavaria: A total of 5 private universities compete with 34 state universities and - not surprisingly - 7 church-run universities. Those who want to study privately in Bavaria will mainly study in Munich; there are a total of 4 private universities of applied sciences in the state capital.
In addition, there are a number of private universities that are based in other federal states but have branches in Bavaria. For example, the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, which also offers its degree programmes in Munich. I will introduce you to all of these universities in the course of this article.
All private universities at a glance
We have a total of 4 private universities listed in our database.
Munich Business School (MBS)
UAS · Private
- Munich, Bavaria
- 540 Students
- International Management, MBA, Entrepreneurship, Communication Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts
- 6 Degree programs in the directory
University of Applied Management (FHAM)
UAS · Private
- Ismaning, Bavaria
- 3287 Students
- Business Psychology, Sports, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Human Resources, Business Administration, Journalism, International Management, Media Management, General Management, Health Management, Psyc…
- Master of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Engineering
- 40 Degree programs in the directory
International University SDI Munich
UAS · Private
- Munich, Bavaria
- 263 Students
- Communication Sciences
- Master of Arts, Bachelor of Arts
- 6 Degree programs in the directory
Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW)
UAS · Private
- Munich, Bavaria
- 500 Students
- Data Science & AI, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Informatics, Computer Science, Entrepreneurship
- Master of Engineering, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Arts
- 15 Degree programs in the directory
Universities with study centres and campuses in Bavaria
Although Bavaria has very few resident private universities, some private universities have study centres or campuses in Bavaria.
You can also study at these universities in Bavaria:
Fresenius University of Applied Sciences: Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest private universities of applied sciences in Germany. In the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 12,991 students were enrolled at the university. The Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is located in Idstein, Hesse, and also has campuses in Cologne, Hamburg, Munich, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin and New York. The university mainly offers degree programmes in the fields of economics and natural sciences. Special feature: Many courses are not only offered as attendance courses, but also as distance learning or evening study courses.
Macromedia University of Applied Sciences: The Macromedia University of Applied Sciences (formerly MHMK, Hochschule für Medien und Kommunikation) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Stuttgart. The university was founded in 2006, and in the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 3833 students were enrolled at the university. The university offers its Bachelor in Fashion Design in Munich, Berlin and Berlin. In addition, the university offers a Master's in Business Management with specialisation options in Luxury and Fashion Management in Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Freiburg, Cologne, Hamburg, Leipzig and Berlin.
FOM University of Applied Sciences: Alongside Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, FOM is one of the largest private universities of applied sciences and is based in Essen/North Rhine-Westphalia. FOM was founded in 1993. 54,425 students were enrolled at FOM in the winter semester 2019/2020. The study programmes at FOM are aimed at working professionals. Through various flexible time models, the classroom lectures take place parallel to a company job or training. In the field of finance, FOM offers, among others, a Bachelor in Banking & Finance and a Bachelor in Tax Law.
IU International University of Applied Sciences: With over 100,000 enrolled students, IU is the largest university in Germany. The university is based in Erfurt, but IU offers its campus study programmes at countless locations in Germany. In addition to the campus programmes in Business Administration & Management, among others, the university offers over 100 distance learning programmes as well as a variety of campus programmes and dual study programmes.
Study programmes in Bavaria
As there are only 5 resident private universities in Bavaria, the range of courses on offer is quite small at first glance compared to other federal states such as NRW. At second glance, however, there are a number of universities that operate campuses and branches in Bavaria. For example, although Fresenius University of Applied Sciences has its headquarters in Hesse, it offers a whole range of degree programmes on its campus in Munich.
Here are the most interesting Bachelor's degree programmes at private universities in Bavaria:
Dual study in Bavaria
In Bavaria, there is only one private university that offers dual study programmes: the Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW) in Munich. In addition, the private University of Applied Management based in Ismaning offers so-called dual-cooperative study programmes, as study programmes that are combined with professional work in a cooperating company.
Finally, the IU International University of Applied Sciences, based in Erfurt/Thuringia, also offers a wide range of dual courses in Bavaria, both in Munich and in Nuremberg and Augsburg.
Here are the most interesting dual study programmes in Bavaria at private universities at a glance:
Study Social Work in Bavaria
Social work is one of the most popular courses of study in recent years. Unfortunately, there is currently no private university located in Bavaria that offers Bachelor's or Master's degrees in Social Work. Nevertheless, some private universities in other federal states offer degree programmes in social work at their branches in Bavaria: for example, the IU International University of Applied Sciences.
Here are the most important Bachelor's programmes in Social Work at a glance:
| Course | University | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work, Bachelor of Arts Dual studies | IU International University of Applied Sciences | ||
| Social Work, Bachelor of Arts On-campus program | Fresenius University of Applied Sciences | from 20315 € total from 545 € monthly | |
| Social Work, Bachelor of Arts Part-time program | FOM University of Applied Sciences | from 12390 € total from 295 € monthly |
Study part-time: Distance learning in Bavaria
For a distance learning university, the location does not play a particularly important role, because the studies take place mainly at the desk at home. This means that studies can also be completed alongside a job or training.
There are a number of private distance learning universities in Germany that specialise in Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes. Most of these distance learning colleges also operate study centres and examination centres in Bavaria. These universities include:
- IU International University of Applied Sciences
- Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
- European Distance Learning University Hamburg
- PFH Private University of Applied Sciences
- Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
- APOLLON University of Health Care Management
Some interesting distance learning programmes at these universities at a glance:
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