University partnerships
Through partnerships with leading academic institutions around the world, HWZ ensures that its existing educational offerings are continually improved. Our relationships with these renowned institutions shape and support the future leaders of business. One of the world’s leading business schools, the Darden School of Business (University of Virginia), is among them.

The German Real Estate Academy at the Universität Freiburg GmbH is one of the largest continuing education and training institutions in Germany. It supports HWZ in the design and further development of the MAS Real Estate Management.
Under the name “International Bodensee University” Currently, 30 universities from Germany, the Principality of Liechtenstein, Austria and Switzerland are cooperating with each other. The HWZ is actively involved in this cooperation.
Liechtenstein Academy Foundation is an internationally renowned educational institution owned by the Princely House of Liechtenstein. The focus is on social, entrepreneurial and family issues in the context of self-responsibility and economics.
Royal Thimphu College (RTC) is the first non-governmental university in Bhutan accredited by the Royal University of Bhutan. The university offers seven undergraduate and postgraduate programs with a focus on business. RTC is a key institution in the development of higher education in Bhutan. The further strengthening of the international reputation is being pursued through international student exchange programs, sabbaticals and short-term programs.
The privately owned, state-recognized since 1998 Steinbeis University has become the largest private university in Germany with over 8,000 students. With its unique integrated and part-time study programs, Steinbeis University consistently pursues a transfer-oriented approach.