Hochschule Kehl

The Hochschule Kehl – University of Public Administration – is a renowned educational institution with a strong focus on training qualified professionals for the public sector. Since its founding in 1971, it has established itself as a breeding ground for talent, preparing the next generation of decision-makers in local, state, and international administration through excellent Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral programs, particularly in the field of Public Management and European Administrative Management[1][3][4].

The university offers a wide range of study programs, primarily tailored to the needs of public administration. These include:

• Bachelor's degree programs such as Public Management and Digital Administrative Management (B.A.), which combine theory and practice and prepare for modern administrative professions[4].
• Master's programs with an international focus, e.g. Management of Regional Innovation Ecosystems (German-French), European Administrative Management, as well as specialized part-time Master's degree programs[4].
• Research with an inter- and pluridisciplinary approach, which provides practice-relevant insights for the public sector[1].

The Hochschule Kehl sees itself as a guarantor of qualified, practical, and scientifically sound training in the public service. The focus is on promoting social justice, the common good of society, and sustainable development – both regionally and globally. It sees its students as future decision-makers who are empowered to solve municipal and cross-border challenges innovatively and sustainably[1].

Particular attention is paid to sustainable development and the promotion of transnational cooperation in public administration. The university supports its campus location in Kehl, which offers an inspiring learning environment with its green, vibrant, and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Internationality is a central component of the education: The university maintains numerous worldwide cooperations and provides its students with an international administrative profile that is essential for mastering global and European challenges[1].

Teaching at the Hochschule Kehl is supported by a dedicated team of 44 full-time professors and around 250 lecturers, organized in two faculties: Law and Municipal Sciences, and Economics, Information and Social Sciences. This combination enables science-based, practice-oriented studies with interdisciplinary research projects tailored to the requirements of public administration[2][1].