- Founded
- 2012
- Programmes
- 3
About VWA-Hochschule für berufsbegleitendes Studium
VWA-Hochschule für berufsbegleitendes Studium was a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Stuttgart and Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, specialising exclusively in part-time, work-accompanying degree programmes for working professionals.
The institution began teaching in summer 2014 and over its ten-year lifespan awarded 633 bachelor degrees: 555 in Business Administration (B.A.) and 78 in Industrial Engineering (B.Eng.). It was operated as a GmbH jointly by three regional VWA bodies - VWA Freiburg, VWA Baden (Karlsruhe), and Württembergische VWA (Stuttgart).
The university lost its state recognition and ceased all academic operations on 1 May 2024. Archival records and certificate enquiries are now handled by Württembergische Verwaltungs- und Wirtschafts-Akademie e.V. (contact: [email protected]). The institution no longer accepts new students.
Exclusively part-time, work-accompanying bachelor's programmes - designed for employed professionals
Offered B.A. Business Administration and B.Eng. Industrial Engineering
Awarded 633 bachelor degrees across its 10-year operational life (2014-2024)
Operated by a consortium of three regional VWA bodies across Baden-Württemberg
Institution closed 1 May 2024 following loss of state recognition - no longer accepting students
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 2012
- Programmes
- 3
Study programmes
3 accredited degrees at VWA-Hochschule für berufsbegleitendes Studium.
Showing 1–3 of 3 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
No tuition fee information is publicly available. As a private institution in Baden-Württemberg, the institution was not subject to the state non-EU semester fee (€1,500/semester) that applies to public universities. The university is now closed.
Admission requirements
The university is closed as of 1 May 2024 and does not accept new applications. During its operation, programmes were targeted at working professionals; standard entry requirement was a German Hochschulreife (Abitur) or equivalent qualification plus relevant professional experience. APS certificate would have been required for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants. No international admission information is currently published.
Languages of instruction
German (all programmes were taught in German)
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Campuses & locations
Primary teaching location; operated by Württembergische VWA
Registered seat of VWA-Hochschule GmbH; VWA Freiburg shareholder
VWA Baden shareholder location
Living in Baden-Württemberg
Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Württemberg and a major economic hub known for its automotive and engineering industries (Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch headquarters). The city has a strong international student community and good public transport links across the state.
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