- Founded
- 2020
- Students
- 1,000
- International
- 75%
- Programmes
- 5
About Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences
Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences (ToU) is a state-recognised private University of Applied Sciences in Hessen, Germany, founded in 2020 by Christian Rebernik and Dr. Thomas Funke. It received official recognition from the Hessian Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and the Arts in September 2022, making it the first EdTech startup in Germany to gain university status. The institution is legally registered as a non-profit gGmbH (gemeinnützige GmbH).
ToU operates entirely online - there is no traditional physical campus. Its programmes focus on sustainability, AI, entrepreneurship, and applied psychology, using challenge-based and project-oriented learning rather than conventional exams. Students collaborate on real-world challenges with industry partners; the university reports that over 90 nationalities are represented in its learner community and that 95% of students study while in full-time employment.
Programme offerings span Bachelor's (B.Sc. in AI & Sustainable Technologies; B.A. in Responsible Entrepreneurship & Management), Master's (M.Sc. in Sustainability, Innovation & Technology; M.A. in Applied Psychology), and MBA levels (Impact MBA; Global Impact Executive MBA). All programmes are accredited by the German Akkreditierungsrat and the institution is listed on hochschulkompass.de. Programmes are taught in English and German.
Founded 2020 by Christian Rebernik (ex-N26 CTO) and Dr. Thomas Funke (TechQuartier co-founder); state recognition as a University of Applied Sciences awarded September 2022 after positive Wissenschaftsrat evaluation
No classical faculty structure - degree programs are organized into program areas (Impact Bachelor BA/BSc, Impact MA Applied Psychology, Impact M.Sc., Impact MBA plus Global Impact Executive MBA) each led by Program Directors who are professors appointed under the Hessian Higher Education Act
Joint programs with Le Wagon (bachelor/master), OMR Education (joint MBA) and earlier WU Executive Academy cooperation
Impact MBA ranked Germany's #1 MBA for Innovation in Leadership Education (ToU claim); Europe EdTech 100 (HolonIQ) listing
Key facts
- Type
- Hochschulen eigenen Typs
- Founded
- 2020
- Students
- 1,000
- International
- Not published as a percentage; learners study remotely worldwide (75% of graduates reported active involvement with global SDGs since graduation - ToU About page)
- Programmes
- 5
Study programmes
5 accredited degrees at Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences.
Showing 1–5 of 5 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
Tomorrow University is a private institution and charges tuition for all programmes. There is no tuition-free option. Bachelor's programmes: from €15,500 (full upfront) to €17,500 total on a monthly plan (approx. €486/month). Regional Price Grants of up to €8,000 are applied automatically based on country of residence. Scholarships of up to €1,500 are available. Master's programmes (90 ECTS): from €15,500 (full upfront) to €17,000 total monthly (approx. €944/month). Master's (120 ECTS): from €18,500 (full upfront) to €20,000 total monthly. The university also offers Income Sharing Agreements for residents of Germany and Spain. Students enrolled in Germany are BAföG-eligible (up to €934/month from the state). There is no separate non-EU surcharge listed; the Regional Price Grant system adjusts pricing by country of residence.
Admission requirements
All applicants must hold a recognised secondary school leaving certificate (for Bachelor's) or a recognised Bachelor's degree (for Master's). For Bachelor's admission, non-German certificates are verified via a ministry check or entrance exam; German Abitur and Fachhochschulreife are verified in-house. English proficiency at B2 (CEFR) is required; official certificates are preferred but not mandatory, and the requirement may be waived for native English speakers or graduates of English-medium programmes. A mandatory 30-minute admission interview with the Programme Director is part of every application. For Master's programmes, applicants need a Bachelor's degree with at least 210 ECTS (for the 90 ECTS Master track) or 180 ECTS (for the 120 ECTS track), completed over a minimum of six semesters. Degrees without a completed university qualification are not accepted regardless of professional experience. English B2 is required. Applicants without a completed degree cannot be admitted. APS certificate: Tomorrow University is a private, fully online institution. Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants should check with the APS office and the university directly regarding APS requirements for admission and visa purposes, as APS rules apply to the German student visa process for these nationalities regardless of institution type.
Application deadlines
Rolling online application with four intakes per year for the Impact Bachelor programs; entrance exams run shortly before each intake (MBA/M.Sc. exams on a rolling basis after passing the interview).
How international applicants apply
Direct application only - uni-assist is not used. Applicants apply through ToU's own online application portal (app.tomorrow.university/apply): part one is a form, part two uploads CV, LinkedIn profile, English certificate (min B2, waived for native speakers or English-taught degrees) and passport/ID. A mandatory 30-minute online admission interview with the Program Director follows, and some programs add an online entrance exam. Secondary school certificates with German qualifications (Abitur/Fachhochschulreife) are verified in-house; non-German certificates are checked via a ministry check or entrance exam - no uni-assist VPD step is described anywhere in the admissions documentation.
Languages of instruction
English (proof of B2 required unless native speaker or prior English-taught degree); challenge-based curriculum delivered fully online
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Campuses & locations
Platz der Einheit 2, 60327 Frankfurt am Main - administrative/legal registered address; no traditional teaching campus
Invalidenstraße 65, 10557 Berlin - operational base; university delivers all programmes fully online
Living in Frankfurt am Main
Tomorrow University holds its registered seat in Frankfurt am Main, one of Germany's major financial and transport hubs, and operates an office in Berlin. As a fully online institution, students study from any location worldwide and are not required to relocate to Germany. Frankfurt is home to the European Central Bank, a major international airport, and a diverse international community, while Berlin is Germany's capital and a leading startup and technology hub.
Student life & support
Student life at Tomorrow University is structured around a global online community. The university runs regular Open Day events (online), social meetups in cities such as Berlin and Frankfurt, and a dedicated Community platform for peer networking. Students work in teams on real-world project challenges with industry partners rather than sitting traditional exams. A Wellbeing Centre provides mental health and support resources. Over 90 nationalities are represented; 95% of students study alongside full-time employment, making the model suited to working professionals and internationally mobile learners.
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