Karlshochschule International University
Private university in Karlsruhe, Germany
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Karlshochschule International University is a state approved non-profit private foundation university based in Karlsruhe. It focuses with an inter- and transdisciplinary approach on critical management studies, cultural studies and social and political sciences.
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| Motto | Let's make a difference! |
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| Type | University of applied sciences |
| Established | 2004 |
| Accreditation | FIBAA |
| President | Prof. Dr. Robert Lepenies |
| Vice-president | Prof. Dr. Dr. Björn Bohnenkamp |
| Director | Angelika Habermann |
| Faculty | 20 |
| Students | 500 |
| Location | Karlstrasse 36-38, D-76133 Karlsruhe , , , 49.0066°N 8.3944°E |
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| Website | www |
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History
In 1903, the Merkur Akademie (M.A.I.) was founded. In 1992 the first Bachelor Programs were started. In 2004 "Merkur Internationale Fachhochschule - University of Applied Sciences" was founded and state approved, starting the first programs in 2005. On 27 May 2009 "Merkur Internationale Fachhochschule" was renamed to Karlshochschule International University.[1] On April 1, 2017, the former Rhineland-Palatinate State Minister Eveline Lemke assumed the office of President.[2] The appointment was the subject of critical media coverage, as Lemke did not hold a university degree.[3] Lemke left the university in July 2017.[4][5] Johann Schneider took over the office on an interim basis starting November 1, 2017.[6] From autumn 2018, Michael Zerr once again led the university,[7] before Robert Lepenies was appointed President on October 1, 2022.[8]
Programs
In 2009 programs were accredited by FIBAA. Since then, Karlshochschule was successful in being granted a systems accreditation by FIBAA that enables it to award the seal of accreditation for study programs through its own quality assurance mechanism. [9] Degree include B.A. and M.A. programs in international business, digital transformation and ethics, and social transformation. The university currently offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.[10]