Are there private universities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Germany)?

Private universities with campus or study centre in MWP

IU International University of Applied Sciences

IU International University of Applied Sciences is the largest university in Germany with over 100,000 enrolled students. The university is based in Erfurt in Thuringia, but IU also offers its campus study programmes at other locations throughout Germany.

In Rostock, IU operates a campus offering dual study programmes. The university also offers more than 100 distance learning programmes that can be studied regardless of location.

Industriestrasse 15, 18069 Rostock

Here are the dual study programmes offered by the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Rostock:

FHM University of Applied Sciences

The University of Applied Sciences (FHM) was founded in 2000, has its headquarters in Bielefeld and is a private, state-recognised university. The university offers part-time, full-time, part-time, dual or distance learning courses and currently has around 5,800 students.

The FHM offers Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in many fields of study, from technology and business, to media and communication, to sports, social studies and psychology. In addition to its headquarters in Bielefeld, it has several locations in Germany, including Rostock.

Kröpeliner Strasse 85, 18055 Rostock

Here is a selection of degree programmes offered by the FHM University of Applied Sciences in Rostock:

European Distance Learning University Hamburg

Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg: The European Distance Learning University Hamburg is a private university with its headquarters in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia. With a total of 9,646 students (winter semester 2022/23), the European Distance Learning University Hamburg has campuses in Berlin, Cologne, Rheine and Rostock.

The EU|FH was founded in 2001 and offers part-time and dual Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in the fields of medicine, health, education and social sciences.

Werftstrasse 5, 18057 Rostock

At its campus in Rostock, the European University of Applied Sciences offers the following degree programmes, among others:

Alternative 1: Study in Brandenburg or Schleswig-Holstein

Those who are not afraid to move to one of the states bordering on Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, such as Brandenburg or Schleswig-Holstein, can study at one of these private universities, for example:

NORDAKADEMIE University of Applied Sciences: NORDAKADEMIE is a private university of applied sciences headquartered in Elmshorn, Schleswig-Holstein. Since its founding in 1992, it has offered dual and part-time degree programmes in information technology, management, industrial engineering, computer science, business psychology, finance and business administration. It has campuses in Elmshorn and Hamburg with a total of around 2,200 students (winter semester 2021/2022).

Wedel University of Applied Sciences: The Wedel University of Applied Sciences is a private university located in Wedel, Schleswig-Holstein. It was founded in 1948 and offers campus study programmes in computer science, industrial engineering, management and business administration. In the winter semester 2020/2021, over 1,300 were enrolled in the university's Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes.

Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane: The Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane is a private university located in Neuruppin, Brandenburg. It offers the specialisations of medicine, psychotherapy and psychology and was founded in 2014. The university awards degrees such as the state examination, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science. With 444 students (winter semester 2019/2020), the Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane offers high-quality education in the medical field.

Potsdam University of Applied Sciences for Sport and Management: The Potsdam University of Applied Sciences for Sport and Management is a private university located in Potsdam, Brandenburg. Since its foundation in 2009, it has offered dual and campus study programmes in physiotherapy, sport, general management and health management. In winter 2019/2020, 272 students were enrolled at the university.

Potsdam University of Applied Sciences Clara Hoffbauer: The Potsdam University of Applied Sciences Clara Hoffbauer is a private university located in Potsdam, Brandenburg. Since its foundation in 2016, it has offered specialisations such as social work and childhood education. The university awards degrees such as Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts. With 129 students (winter semester 2016/2017), the University of Applied Sciences Clara Hoffbauer Potsdam offers its degree programmes as dual studies and campus studies.

Here is a selection of interesting degree programmes offered by these private universities:

Alternative 2: Study in Berlin, Hamburg or Bremen

If you like living in a big city, you can in principle study any degree course from any subject privately. Berlin alone is home to a total of 27 private universities, Hamburg to 9 and Bremen to 2. If you want to do "something with media", Berlin is the first choice, while in Hamburg it is more worthwhile to study economics and logistics. In Bremen there is Jacobs University, a private and internationally oriented university that offers courses in almost all subject areas. Here are the most interesting private universities in Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen at a glance:

Constructor University: Constructor University (formerly Jacobs University) is a private university based in Bremen. It was founded in 1999 and offers campus study programmes in English and in the fields of mathematics, natural sciences, technology, economics and politics. In the winter semester 2019/2020, Constructor University had 1,466 students.

Bucerius Law School: Bucerius Law School is a private university based in Hamburg. It was founded in 2000 and specialises in the study of law. The university offers degrees such as the State Examination, Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws as campus studies. In the winter semester 2021/2022, 861 students were enrolled at Bucerius Law School.

Northern Business School: The Northern Business School is a private university of applied sciences based in Hamburg. It was founded in 2007 and offers campus programmes in general management, social work, business administration and social management. In the winter semester 2021/2022, the Northern Business School had 899 students.

Kühne Logistics University: Kühne Logistics University is a private university based in Hamburg. It was founded in 2010 and focuses on campus study programmes in logistics and business administration. In the winter semester 2019/2020, Kühne Logistics University had 343 students.

Hamburg School of Business Administration: The Hamburg School of Business Administration is a private university of applied sciences based in Hamburg. It was founded in 2004 and offers dual and part-time degree programmes in IT management, logistics, business administration, international management and finance. In the winter semester 2019/2020, 1,068 students were enrolled in the degree programmes of the Hamburg School of Business Administration.

Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences: The Mediadesign University is a private university of applied sciences with its headquarters in Berlin and other locations in Dusseldorf and Munich. It was founded in 2004 and offers campus programmes in media design, media management, media informatics, film and fashion. In the winter semester 2019/2020, the Mediadesign Hochschule had 911 students.

Design Academy Berlin: The Design Academy Berlin is a private university of applied sciences based in Berlin. It was founded in 1995 and offers campus study programmes in the fields of film and art, media and communication, and marketing. Around 320 students were enrolled at the university in the winter semester 2016/2017.

German Sport University of Health Sciences: The German University of Applied Sciences for Health and Sport is a private university of applied sciences with its headquarters in Berlin and further locations in Unna and Ismaning. It was founded in 2007 and offers degree programmes in psychology, sport and social work via semi-virtual distance learning with classroom teaching. In the winter semester 2019/2020, the German University of Health and Sport had 1,280 students.

Study part-time: Distance learning in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

For distance learning students, who study from home, the location of the university does not play a major role. Attendance is only compulsory for occasional seminars or exams. Most distance learning universities in Germany also maintain study centres in all major cities or even offer online examinations. These German private universities, among others, predominantly offer distance learning courses leading to a Bachelor's or Master's degree:

• AKAD 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

Among others, these degree programmes are offered:

So, if you don't want to leave your home state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, or if you can't due to your job and still want to study, a distance learning programme might be the best option for you.