Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM) is a private, non-profit and state-approved University of Applied Sciences. FHM has been founded in 2000 by medium-sized enterprises and educational institutions. Since then it has developed into one of the most successful private universities in Germany and established itself as a reliable partner of medium-sized enterprises.

FHM’s goal is to provide students with necessary theoretical and hands-on skills for their later business career. The FHM educates young, talented managerial candidates. At present there are more than 3.200 students studying at the FHM on several degree programmes with an individual study organization in small elite learning groups up to 40 students.

The programmes on offer include state an internationally recognised Bachelor and Master programmes within the areas of Economics, Media/Communication, Health /Social Work, Tourism and Engineering. The concept of the FHM includes a large focus on practical, career orientation, individual tutoring and small group sizes.