How many companies in the “University of applied sciences
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 1,000 companies in the “University of applied sciences (Fachhochschule)” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “University of applied sciences (Fachhochschule)” industry in Germany is therefore at least 1,000. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (262), Bavaria (203), Baden-Württemberg (168).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 262 | 24% | 1.4 |
| Bavaria | 203 | 19% | 1.5 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 168 | 16% | 1.5 |
| Hesse | 78 | 7% | 1.2 |
| Lower Saxony | 76 | 7% | 0.9 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 64 | 6% | 1.5 |
| Berlin | 44 | 4% | 1.1 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 38 | 4% | 1.3 |
| Hamburg | 37 | 3% | 1.9 |
| Saxony | 28 | 3% | 0.7 |
| Brandenburg | 24 | 2% | 0.9 |
| Thuringia | 20 | 2% | 0.9 |
| Saarland | 11 | 1% | 1.1 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 8 | 1% | 0.4 |
| Bremen | 7 | 1% | 1.0 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 6 | 1% | 0.4 |
| Germany | 1,083 | 100% | 1.3 |
Cities with the most companies in the “University of applied sciences (Fachhochschule)” industry
Digitalization
41% of companies in the “University of applied sciences (Fachhochschule)” industry have no website of their own.
Related industries
- School59,664
- General education school25,479
- Boarding school11,532
- Adult education21,880
- Elementary and secondary school (Hauptschule)21,531
- Seminar provider12,761
- Elementary school25,832
- Driving school11,232
- Continuing education provider11,197
- Technical college10,119
- Art and music school5,060
- Language school7,269
- Music school4,887
- Dance school2,361
- Vocational school5,181
- High school (Gymnasium)4,358
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “University of applied sciences (Fachhochschule)” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 1,000 companies in the “University of applied sciences (Fachhochschule)” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “University of applied sciences (Fachhochschule)” industry in Germany is therefore at least 1,000. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (262), Bavaria (203), Baden-Württemberg (168).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “University of applied sciences (Fachhochschule)” industry?
Berlin (44), Hamburg (37), Munich (32), Cologne (24), Münster (18).
How many companies in the “University of applied sciences (Fachhochschule)” industry in Germany have a website?
59% have their own website, 45% an email address.
How current is this number?
It is recalculated daily from the current database. Last update: October 18, 2026. Businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are not counted.
Cite this number
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 1,000 companies in the “University of applied sciences (Fachhochschule)” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/university-of-applied-sciences-fachhochschule).
The statistics are licensed under CC BY 4.0: free to use, including commercially, with attribution “dieanalysten” and a link.
Method: businesses in the database of dieanalysten GmbH minus a 5% safety margin; businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are excluded. See methodology. As of October 18, 2026.