The City of Göttingen

PFH opened in 1995 as Lower Saxony’s first private university. Göttingen, where it’s based, has been a center of science since 1737, blending medieval charm with academic tradition. The famous Gänseliesel fountain—Germany’s most-kissed statue and a symbol of scholarly achievement—sits at the city’s heart. Meanwhile, the campus itself weaves modern facilities into leafy spaces, which gives students room to focus or unwind as needed.

Accreditation and Success

PFH holds AMBA accreditation, joining just five other German universities with this distinction. The numbers speak for themselves: 94% of graduates land jobs within a year, while 88% secure offers before even finishing their degrees. Starting salaries typically range from €55,000 to €60,000, and nearly two-thirds move into management roles—evidence that the preparation here translates into real-world traction.

Programs at Private University of Gottingen

The program portfolio spans various fields, designed to build skills that employers actually want:

1. Business Administration, General Management with International Specialization, MBA.
2. Digital Marketing and Sales for the Creative Economy, Business Informatics, UX Design Management.
3. Digitalization and Automation, Industrial Engineering, Lightweight Structures and Composites, Micromobility.

Each path is structured to equip graduates with practical tools for different industries, focusing on what matters once you’re out the door and working.

Faculty and Technology

Faculty members bring experience from places like Amazon, the UN, and Harvard, which means perspectives here extend beyond textbooks. The approach blends traditional teaching with digital tools, creating a format that adapts to how people actually learn. Students come from over 90 countries, so the environment itself becomes part of the education—different viewpoints colliding and reshaping how you think about problems.

Connections and Opportunities

Partnerships with Bosch, Boston Consulting Group, and similar firms shape what gets taught and create pathways into actual projects. The alumni network—over 6,000 strong, with graduates at Tesla and Amazon—opens doors that matter when you’re building a career. These connections turn coursework into opportunities, whether through internships, collaborations, or job offers that come before graduation ends.