Allensbach University receives „PLUS X AWARD“ as one of the best distance learning schools in Germany
The recognition of Allensbach University of Applied Sciences as „Best Distance Learning School in Germany“ at the „PLUS X AWARD“ underscores the quality of its study programs and the consistent development of professional, modern teaching and learning concepts in distance education.
Allensbach University has been honored with the „PLUS X AWARD“ as „Best Distance Learning School in Germany 2026.“ This award recognizes distance learning institutions that impress with their teaching quality, innovative didactics, and strong support in an increasingly digitized educational landscape. To identify the best distance learning schools in Germany, the „PLUS X AWARD“ evaluation panel, in collaboration with the German Institute for Product and Market Evaluation, utilizes an AI-based methodology. This process involves analyzing publicly available online data, customer reviews, social interactions, as well as website analyses and online visibility.
The evaluation includes criteria such as: academic quality, innovative teaching methods, student satisfaction, networking, sustainability and social responsibility, research performance, digital accessibility, promotion of diversity and inclusion, community engagement, recognition/popularity, and findability. According to its own information, the PLUS X AWARD has been honoring brands, products, and services for over 20 years and regularly awards special prizes in addition to its seals of quality. The category „Best Distance Learning Schools in Germany“ should provide orientation for prospective students and make quality standards in the education market visible.
„We are very pleased to be recognized as one of the best distance learning universities in Germany. It confirms our claim to further develop part-time study programs digitally, practically, and student-oriented,“ says Timo Keppler, Chancellor of Allensbach University. Allensbach University is a state-recognized university in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg and offers various part-time Bachelor's and Master's programs in the field of economics. „The award shows us that our concept, consistently focused on quality, innovation, and practical relevance, is paying off and that we are meeting the needs of students in academic education and advanced training, especially with the focus on fully digital part-time studies.“
With a consistent digital higher education concept Through Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in economics designed to be flexible, the state-recognized university primarily reaches working professionals from Germany and Austria who want to pursue structured and practice-oriented academic further education or a part-time course of study. University and education experts consider digital learning models to be an essential element in the education sector, now and in the future. Digital learning enables flexibility, freedom, and self-determination. Students can begin their studies at the private university at any time and extend the standard period of study by up to 18 months without additional fees. The degree programs at Allensbach University are accredited and designed as distance learning courses. All degree programs are also approved by the State Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU).
