The FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management stands as Germany’s largest private university. The business school operates as a private institution, fostering strong partnerships with other universities, and holds official recognition from the state. Boasting an impressive student body of over 42,000, FOM stands as the largest private university in Germany. Additionally, it boasts the largest faculty of economics and business sciences in Germany. Most students are employed in their respective fields. The selection of courses available focuses on business, business administration, economic psychology, and engineering. The FOM, established in 1993, has longstanding and strong connections with numerous prominent German companies. The university was established in Essen in 1990 with the aim of serving the needs of working individuals. It received state recognition on 18 September 1993 and started operating in September 1994. During the initial year, a total of 149 students were enrolled in the Master of Business Administration programme. In 1998, they started to broaden their reach to additional locations beyond Essen. In 2005, they started providing engineering courses in collaboration with the Ruhr University Bochum. FOM has consistently delivered exceptional teaching. This is also evident in independent surveys and awards. Over 96% of students highly recommend FOM to others, and FOM has been recognised as the top university in Germany for 2022 by the evaluation portal “StudyCheck.” FOM has received numerous prestigious awards as a private university, including recognition for its outstanding value, being named the top digital education provider in 2021, and being ranked as the best university in the Business schools/business universities category.