About FOM University of Applied Sciences

Unique, state recognized und globally connected

Hochschulzentrum Düsseldorf

Over 50.000 students

One of the largest private universities in Europe

Offering professionals the chance to gain a state-recognized university degree without having to give up work or restrict their professional activity – this has been the objective of FOM University of Applied Sciences since its foundation in 1991. With over 50,000 students and more than 2,000 professors and lecturers, FOM is one of the largest, internationally recognized private universities in Europe. For international students FOM offers financially manageable full-time degree courses – with excellent support before, during and after the program.

Why study at FOM?

Experienced Faculty

Over 2.000 professors and lecturers with business experience

Cooperations

Over 10,000 collaborations with companies and associations

Ideal Location

The FOM headquarters is located in Essen at the centre of the Ruhr area in western Germany

Research

Strong research university with practical relevance

International

More than 50.000 students from 112 countries study at FOM

Large Network

Global network of international universities

Probevorlesung

FOM meets the highest quality standards

State Recognition
FOM received State recognition by the Ministry of Science and Research of North Rhine-Westphalia in 1993.

Institutional Accreditation
The German Council of Science and Humanities was convinced of the overall concept of the university and accredited FOM in 2004 as the first private university in North Rhine-Westphalia.

System Accreditation
FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) has examined the quality management system of the university according to the standards of the German Accreditation Council, and it has system-accredited FOM as the first private university in Germany.

Quality Assurance System
As part of the system-accredited quality management, the Evaluation Commission for Study Programs (EKS) assessed the program of the university and ensured Evaluation Commission their quality.

A private university with a special format

FOM's multi-award-winning quality

FOM has always provided high-quality teaching. This is also reflected in independent surveys and awards. More than 96 per cent of students would recommend FOM to others, and the evaluation portal “StudyCheck” has awarded FOM with “Top university in Germany 2022”. In service checks on behalf of renowned business journals and magazines, FOM has been awarded multiple accolades as a private university, including for being exceptional value for money, the best digital education provider in 2021 and the best university in the Business schools/business universities category.

Developed in cooperation with Great Learning

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FOM locations in Essen and Düsseldorf

Your place to study

The FOM University of Applied Sciences has more than 30 university centers in Germany. You study either in Essen or in Düsseldorf – two modern locations that offer optimal learning conditions. Both cities are centrally located in North Rhine-Westphalia and are important business locations. The cultural diversity is reflected in numerous museums, theaters and music events. Parks and green spaces invite you to relax. There is also a wide range of restaurants.

Study together

Joint courses

In many Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, you study not only with your fellow students, but also with students from other degree programs. You complete several modules together, making new contacts and broadening your knowledge.