Information for Institutions and Foundations
WHU is much greater than the sum of its parts. The non-profit WHU Foundation ensures the school’s financial stability, allowing us to educate and inform the next generation of business leaders. With their unwavering support, our renowned faculty, as well as our two Career Centers, work closely with our students as they carve their own path to success. Read on to learn how each facet of the WHU community works in tandem toward a common goal.
WHU Foundation
Established in 1984, the WHU Foundation is a charitable foundation registered under German law in Vallendar, Germany. Its main purpose is to fund and support WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, one of Germany's leading business schools. The Foundation’s activities are financed by its capital and third-party donations.
About WHU
We are one of the world’s leading international business schools. Innovators of new knowledge. Close-knit and forward-thinking. We are WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management.
Founded in 1984 on the initiative of the Koblenz Chamber of Commerce and Industry, WHU has become a model for future-oriented research and teaching in business economics. WHU is synonymous with “Excellence in Management Education”, which it pursues in the following three core areas of activity: academic programs, research, and knowledge transfer in general management.
Recruiting from WHU
Since the early days, WHU has partnered with companies to create win-win career opportunities for businesses and students. The Career Center fosters these connections and can help you unlock a talent pool of well-educated and high-potential students. Interacting closely with companies across a wide range of sectors, including banking and finance, consulting, industry and services, and start-ups is integral to each student’s journey at WHU.
Faculty & Research
WHU’s faculty members are a diverse team of academic experts, engaged in pioneering and dynamic research. Incorporating this cutting-edge research into the curriculum, many of our ever-increasing faculty also teach students at varying degree levels. WHU is at the forefront of innovation in management education, with our faculty of experts generating groundbreaking research and bringing hands-on, practical references to the classroom.