Steinbeis SMI university

Steinbeis SMI University Berlin

Steinbeis SMI University Berlin is a subsidiary of the globally active Steinbeis Foundation and is the largest private research-based university in Germany.

We offer top-tier study programs taught through English, and the unique opportunity to transfer the latest industry-led innovations and insights into practice via our dual-education model – ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills they will require within their future respective fields.

So that our students can stay competitive once they have broken into the job market post-graduation, we provide career support through extensive training and coaching – from day one through the entirety of the degree program. SMI students also have the advantage of connecting with our acclaimed network of over 200 industry partners (including some of the biggest names in German business and innovation) which, of course, even further aids career progression.

We offer master's and MBA programs in the fields of business and economics, leadership management, and technology. Our teaching approach is intensely practice- oriented, with a commitment to rigorous scientific standards and social impact.
Driven by innovation, research and knowledge transfer, Steinbeis University takes a practice-oriented approach to teaching. Our curriculum is created using a systematic and practical approach based on our own research resources and the latest updates from industry leaders. In this way, we provide our students not only with the basics, but also with up-to-date knowledge based on research and industry news.

Our University Partners

In addition to the strongest career support, our students have the choice to spend some time abroad at one of our top-ranked partner universities.

• The Leonard N. Stern School of Business at NYU, New York.
• Kaospilot, Aarhus
• SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan

The SMI LaunchPad

Our students are our priority, which is why – as well as carefully curated, career-aligned curriculums – we offer support services that further nurture your future working in Germany.

• Profile analysis
• 1 to 1 coaching sessions
• Networking Events
• Discounts for German lessons
• Training in:    
•      Personal Branding
•      German cultural codes
•      LinkedIn profile, CV, and cover letter
•      Preparing for an interview
•      Salary negotiation and German work contracts
•      Job searching in Germany.

Key Facts

Internationally recognized German accreditation (FIBAA)

200+ industry partners

22.000 Alumni worldwide make up our network of graduates

98% of our current students recommend us

Individual support from day one, all the way to graduation

5 Reasons to Study at Steinbeis SMI:

1.German Heritage: 150 years of experience putting theory into practice based on the time-tested
education model invented by our founder, Ferdinand von Steinbeis.
2.SMI LaunchPad: The best Career Preparation Program, which helps you to open doors in the German job market.
3.Connections for success: Thanks to our extensive network of over 200 industry partners.
4.Global learning for global leaders: With optional study trips and summer school at top university partners like SDA Bocconi, and Kaospilot Denmark.
5.The right programs: German state approved & FIBAA accredited, 100% English taught, with a cutting-edge curriculum to build your skills to be competitive.

Study in the Heart of Europe:
Berlin, Germany
 

-Top destination for German and international students alike
-Multi-cultural environment
-Home of more than 150.000 companies, and start-up capital of Germany
-Option to stay in Germany after graduation with the 18-month post-study work visa