Great news for Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences: the university and its Center for Continuing Education are among Germany’s most popular higher education institutions for 2026. Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences ranks 3rd out of 583 evaluated universities in Germany. The ranking is based on 87,093 reviews from 2025.
This result confirms what students experience on campus every day: study content, courses, lecturers, facilities, and an organization that convinces a large majority of students. The ranking is based on thousands of authentic testimonials from students and alumni. They can award up to five stars to their university and recommend it—both ratings are included in the assessment.
With this top placement, Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is entitled to carry the distinction “Top University in Germany.”
The review platform StudyCheck.de awards the StudyCheck Award to Germany’s most popular universities and higher education institutions. It serves as an important decision-making aid for prospective students. The ranking is based exclusively on student opinions. The StudyCheck Award is regarded as a prestigious seal that reflects the quality of teaching and campus life from a student perspective.
All ranking results can be found at:
https://www.studycheck.de/hochschulranking