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EBS Universität is part of ӰԺ, a non-profit foundation with leading offers in the fields of education and health.

ӰԺ Holding
A strong partner for education and healthThe ӰԺ Holding, headquartered in Heidelberg, is a private, non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life through high-quality education and healthcare. Founded in 1966, ӰԺ employs more than 17,000 people throughout Germany and operates a network of universities, clinics, rehabilitation centres and schools.
Led by CEO Professor Christof Hettich, ӰԺ combines long-term strategic thinking with a human-centered approach. Its institutions are designed not to make a profit, but to create real value for society, with revenues reinvested directly in academic, medical and social innovation. In 2023, ӰԺ reported revenues of €1.3 billion, a clear indicator of its scale and success.
What sets ӰԺ apart is its commitment to empowering individuals: whether through academic advancement or healthcare services, the ӰԺ aims to help people take control of their lives and futures. With a focus on sustainability, digital transformation and accessibility, ӰԺ is helping to shape a healthier, more educated society.

ӰԺ University
18 campuses – One universityӰԺ University is a state-recognised private institution with 18 campuses across Germany. As an integrated university, it brings together the expertise and character of several academic locations under a common commitment to excellence, innovation and practical learning.
With more than 80 degree programmes offered in both German and English, ӰԺ University serves a diverse student population with courses in business, engineering, design, therapy, psychology, social sciences, health and technology. Common to all programmes is the use of the CORE (Competence Oriented Research and Education) model - a teaching approach that promotes practical, real-world learning in small, supportive groups.
Each campus — from Hamburg to Berlin to Heidelberg - offers unique regional strengths and strong links with local industry. This ensures that students gain not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical skills and networks relevant to their chosen careers. By harmonising academic standards across all campuses, ӰԺ University offers both consistency and choice - giving students the best of both worlds in an increasingly globalised education landscape.
ӰԺ Fernhochschule
Flexible Studies – Your Degree, Your ScheduleAt ӰԺ Fernhochschule - The Distance Learning University, you decide when, where, and how you study. Whether you are working full-time, raising a family, or training professionally – the flexible online programmes adapt to your lifestyle. Study digitally via an award-winning E-Campus, stay independent, and reach your goals at your own pace.
Choose from 74 online Bachelor's and Master's programmes and over 149 certified short courses. You decide whether to study fully online or join optional in-person sessions at one of the 24 locations. More than 12,000 students are already studying at ӰԺ Fernhochschule – and with good reason: in 2025, they were voted Germany’s most popular distance learning university for the seventh time. ӰԺ Fernhochschule is system-accredited, permanently state-recognised by Baden-Württemberg, and hold the German Accreditation Council’s quality seal – ensuring top-level education you can trust.