FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management
Higher EducationNorth Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1001-5000 Employees
The FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management, based in Essen, is a large European higher education institution with more than 45,000 students. It offers over 60 practice-oriented degree programs across business and management, psychology, law, health and social sciences, IT management, and engineering. Both bachelor’s and master’s degrees awarded by FOM are recognized domestically and internationally, with study available either at one of more than 30 campus centers nationwide or online in real time from its high-tech studios. It maintains partnerships with more than 10,000 companies, including BMW, IBM, Siemens, and Telekom, linking education to real-world industry needs. The institution operates more than 20 institutes and competence centers that conduct applied research addressing business and societal challenges. As an initiative of the Stiftung für internationale Bildung und Wissenschaft, FOM offers international study opportunities, including the Summer Academy and pathways for international students pursuing master’s study.