MISSION STATEMENT & HISTORY

In light of the challenges of a changing world, Hochschule Fresenius focuses its efforts on interdisciplinarity in teaching and research, meaningful ways to harness digitalization when designing program content and procedures, internationality in educational offerings tailored to our target groups, and the flexibility required for our students to progress and pursue their individual educational paths.

Our study programs, training courses, and continued professional education teach students the academic knowledge and skills of a particular subject area while incorporating the current and future requirements of the job market.

Students reflect on their theoretical knowledge and on our research in practical, professional contexts. In light of our diverse student body and the changes in the job market, our flexible study program models are designed to be offered both as full-time and part-time programs with elements of blended learning. This approach is enhanced by flexible methodology and modules designed to accommodate changes in the world as a whole and the world of work in particular. By developing flexible study programs, Hochschule Fresenius aims to offer various study options that are fluid and encompass all phases of life.

Our research aims to help tackle important societal challenges. Synergies are created with the faculties’ focal areas, tackling a huge variety of questions about economics, health, design, technology, and science. We focus on applied research and involve our students in our applied research projects as appropriate to their stage of study.

We see ourselves as an international university focused on collaboration and practice. Our teaching and research are team-oriented and interdisciplinary. We have national and international connections and maintain a network of partner institutions that includes fellow universities, other academic establishments, and professional contacts.

In addition to the specialist knowledge taught on our study programs, we promote social and cultural competences. We also want our students and graduates to be aware of their social and environmental responsibilities, to have personal integrity and own their actions, to engage in dialog as they partake in society, and to commit themselves to improving the world.

A democratic society holds basic values and entitlements. Given this, Hochschule Fresenius believes that differences are enriching. It values and encourages diversity and welcomes different viewpoints, mindsets, and behaviors to offer its students intercultural variety.

Our educational programs qualify students to take on responsibilities in their chosen professional fields and to pursue further academic studies.

We expect great things of our students. As a private university, we offer high-quality teaching and individual support. We create the conditions required for students to complete their programs within a short time.

Through our extensive international network of research, teaching, and practical partners, we emphasize and prioritize student mobility and linguistic and intercultural skills.

Hochschule Fresenius has been promoting lifelong learning for many years. From initial academic qualifications to part-time study programs, from Master’s programs to continued professional education, collaboration, and doctorates, flexible building blocks enable all our students to access education and achieve their personal development goals.

The knowledge, skills, and experience of our staff members are crucial in ensuring that our study program content and work processes are up to date and of the highest quality.

We foster a leadership culture imbued with trust that encourages our staff to develop as individuals by continuously building on and expanding their specialist, methodological, and educational skills.

We want to empower people to combine family, study, and work, to be a university where everyone can fulfill their potential whatever their age, gender, plan for life, ethnicity, religion, or physical abilities.

At Hochschule Fresenius, we are aware that, as an educational provider, we are embedded in various social structures and processes.

We both inspire and reflect developments in our knowledge-based society, the job market, and the regions in which our campuses are situated.

Hochschule Fresenius with its many campuses offers an open forum for knowledge exchange and dialog with the wider academic community. Knowledge is transferred to society through regular events that involve the local community and encourage them to interact with teachers and researchers.

Teaching and research require independence, which in turn requires our actions to be sustainable and economically viable.

We use a certified management system to safeguard and develop the quality of our processes with the aid of various evaluation and communication instruments.

We want to help transform the education market. In doing so, we focus both on students’ interests and on the requirements of businesses and the job market.

Hochschule Fresenius pursues initiatives designed to safeguard resources.