Who we are

Facts and figures

The Hertie School is a private university based in Berlin, accredited by the state and the German Science Council. It prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business and civil society. Interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching, first-class research and an extensive international network set the Hertie School apart and position it as an ambassador of good governance, characterised by public debate and engagement.

Founder and founding year

The Hertie Foundation, 2003

President

Mark Hallerberg - Acting President

Managing Director

Axel Baisch

Deans

Mark Kayser - Dean of Research and Faculty

Christine Reh - Dean of Graduate Programmes

Andrea Römmele - Dean of Executive Education

Right to award degrees

Master's: since 2005; PhD: since 2012

Language of instruction on campus

English

 

The 2019/2020 academic year at a glance

Students and alumni

  • 687 students from 77 countries
  • 526 participants in our Executive Education programmes
  • 1844 alumni worldwide

Faculty and research

  • 35 faculty members
  • 63 PhD researchers
  • 69 articles in peer-reviewed journals
  • 4 Centres of Competence

Media and events

  • 2644 media appearences
  • 141 public and research events
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Updated: March 2021