Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences is one of the three faculties at the University of Hohenheim. It brings together a wide range of perspectives from the economic and social sciences in research and teaching and makes an important contribution to the scholarly examination of current social and economic challenges.

Foto: Eine Gruppe von Personen geht auf einem gepflasterten Weg vor dem Schloss Hohenheim. Das Gebäude im Hintergrund hat große Fenster und klassische Architektur.

Rooted in the Region - Connected Globally

Our strength lies in our diversity: Across numerous fields of study, we bring together comprehensive academic expertise and methodological skills from business administration, economics, business education, business informatics, as well as law, social sciences, and communication studies.

Our focus is on the close integration of research and teaching. Our bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offer a wide range of options, support individualized academic paths, and facilitate the integration of international study experiences.

As a forward-looking faculty, we are continuously expanding our international network. Through accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - the world’s leading accrediting body for business and accounting programs - we are sustainably strengthening the quality of our teaching and research as well as our international visibility.

Information on the Profile & Organization of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences

Dean
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Jung
jung.benjamin(at)uni-hohenheim.de

Managing Director
Dr. Sascha Becker
sascha.becker(at)uni-hohenheim.de

Facts and Figures

🧑‍🎓 4,719 students
🎓 16 degree programs
🧑‍🏫 47 professorships
🏛️ 46 academic departments

Source: 2025 Annual Report

Study & Teaching

Are you a prospective student or a current student?

With six bachelor’s programs, six master’s programs, two part-time programs, and one interdisciplinary program, the faculty offers a broad and diverse range of academic options.

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About Study & Teaching

Research, Academic Careers & Knowledge Transfer

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences conducts practice-oriented research on current issues in business and society. Through collaborations with partners from industry and academia, we promote active knowledge transfer and develop solutions with social and economic relevance.

Learn more about the faculty’s focus areas and profile, as well as its research projects.

About Research, Academic Careers & Knowledge Transfer

International Relations

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences coordinates the faculty’s dual degree programs and organizes the Hohenheim Summer School. It helps strengthen the faculty’s international network and enables students to gain valuable international experience.

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 About International Relations