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WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management

Vallendar, Germany (near Koblenz)

WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management was founded in 1984 at the initiative of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Koblenz with the idea of establishing a private university in order to balance the deficits in business education. In its first few years, the School was located in the rooms of an elementary school in Koblenz-Karthause. In August 1988, the School moved to the "Marienburg" in the centre of Vallendar. After only 25 years, it is counted among the best and most respected centers of business education in Germany, and enjoys an excellent reputation internationally.

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The School

WHU aims to achieve 4 things with its students: Practical orientation, internationality, personality development and technological orientation. WHU is a well respected, high-quality business school. The school is small, the students are among the best in Europe and the faculty are open to helping students outside the classroom. Industry professionals are used to teach some courses. Because the school is located in a small town, the students are very social and active in school-sponsored functions. You will get to know many German students quite well here!

The City

WHU is located in the small and beautiful hilly town of Vallender. Koblenz is the closest large city, situated in the picturesque landscape of the Rhine and Moselle and surrounded by four low mountain ranges. Its abundance of cultural monuments, historic buildings, cozy lanes and narrow alleyways, and the relaxed and happy atmosphere of its squares and river promenades, make Koblenz a friendly town where guests feel right at home. Students typically go out to eat, drink, and shop in Koblenz.

Estimated Expenses

$900 - $1000 per month if you live in the residence hall.

Travel Opportunities

Getting to Koblenz by bicycle is not easy, especially in the winter. A taxi or bus ride will take 10-15 minutes, depending on traffic. Frankfurt is an hour and a half away by car. Traveling throughout Germany and Europe by train is easy and there is much to see and do in Germany alone. The towns of Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, Strasbourg and Stuttgart are all nearby, and each provides a unique cultural experience. Bruchsal is situated in the intersection of Germany's two main railways, so other parts of Europe are easily accessible as well.