German Research Institutions

Practice-based and compact – these qualities describe the courses of study at the government-accredited private Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM) in Bielefeld. FHM Bielefeld offers courses in small study groups and a personal learning setting in the fields of media, business and education, health and social work. Practice-oriented modules and an integrated practical placement (six-month mandatory placement) mean guaranteed relevance to professional practice, and provide ideal preparation for life after graduation. Excursions, projects with businesses and guest lectures also provide optimal insights into professional life. FHM is both an application and a research-oriented university, and is both regionally based and international in its outlook. Its primary focus is small-to-medium enterprises.

FHM has a presence in Bamberg, Berlin, Bielefeld, Hannover, Cologne, Pulheim, Rostock and Schwerin.

Research

FHM's core research areas are the fields of business and administration, at a national as well as international level. Developing new courses and further enhancing existing ones is an integral component of research at FHM. An applied approach to research projects is an essential part of the FHM ethos: by SMEs for SMEs.