FOM University of Applied Sciences

30+ cities across Germany1993

One of Germany's largest private higher education institutions for students who work while studying.

Highlights

Evening and weekend programs for working students
Study centers in more than 30 German cities
One of Germany's largest private higher education institutions, with 47,000+ students
A broad range of business and economics programs

Students

~57,000

Teaching Language

Mostly German

Tuition

Private institution; typically employer-sponsored for working students

Popular Programs

Business Administration, Economics, Management

Pros

Purpose-built for students who want to keep working full-time
A large network of local study centers close to home
Strong ties to regional employers

Things to Consider

Tuition fees apply
The evening/weekend schedule can be demanding alongside a full-time job
Less of a traditional campus/student-life experience than a full-time university

History

Founded in 1993 and receiving official state recognition on September 18, 1993, FOM opened its doors in 1994. Its founding purpose was to let full-time working students pursue a university education through evening and weekend programs.

Thanks to this focus, FOM grew rapidly and today operates study centers in more than 30 cities across Germany, making it one of the country's largest private higher education institutions with over 47,000 students.

With a broad range of business and economics programs, FOM also offers flexible study options that include the dual studium model, serving students who want to combine working life with a university education.

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