AKAD University
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AKAD University is a private university of applied sciences located in Stuttgart, Germany. Established in 1959, it specializes in distance learning and offers bachelor's, master's, and MBA programs across disciplines such as business, engineering, computer science, and social sciences. As of 2023, the university enrolls approximately 6,380 students.[citation needed]
AKAD University is state-recognized and holds institutional accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities. Its programs are accredited by agencies including ACQUIN and ZEvA, and approved by the Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU).[citation needed]
AKAD University was founded in 1959 in Stuttgart, Germany, as part of the Swiss AKAD Group, with the aim of offering distance education. It became one of the earliest institutions in Germany to focus on academic programs delivered via correspondence. In 1980, AKAD received state recognition as a distance-learning university, initially offering degree programs in business administration and engineering-related fields.[citation needed]
In 1999, the German AKAD institutions were acquired by the Cornelsen publishing group. In 2014, AKAD consolidated its various locations under a single institutional structure headquartered in Stuttgart. In 2022, the university became part of Galileo Global Education, a private higher education group operating internationally.[1]
Locations
AKAD University is based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, where it maintains its central administrative office. As a distance-learning institution, the university does not operate a traditional campus with on-site instruction. Academic programs are delivered primarily through an online learning platform, which provides access to study materials, communication tools, and administrative services.[2]
In addition to its digital infrastructure, the university maintains a network of examination centers in multiple cities across Germany and in Austria. These centers are used for in-person assessments and, in some cases, for optional in-person seminars. The distributed structure supports the university’s distance education model by offering students geographically accessible examination venues.[3]