Gisma Earns Top Tier Recognition in CHE Ranking 2026
We are proud to announce that Gisma University of Applied Sciences has achieved exceptional results in the latest CHE University Ranking 2026, the most comprehensive and detailed comparison of higher education institutions in the German-speaking world.
Across our core academic departments, the Department of Business and the Department of Computer and Data Science, Gisma has earned Top Tier recognition across a range of key indicators. These results highlight Gisma’s strong focus on international learning, industry-connected education, academic quality, and a student experience designed to support success at every stage.
Excellence from the Very Start
Success at university begins with a strong foundation. In the category of “Support at the Start of Studies,” Gisma’s departments achieved an outstanding 14 out of 16 possible points, placing us firmly in the Top Tier.
This rating is based on our comprehensive approach to student success, including:
- Competency Development: High scores for preliminary bridge courses and guided self-reflection on skill acquisition.
- Personalised Orientation: Subject-specific in-house procedures and personal academic advising before studies begin.
- Dedicated Mentorship: A robust system of first-semester tutorials, student mentors, and programme coordinators.
A Leader in International Orientation
Gisma continues to set the standard for global education. Our programmes consistently earned Top status for “International Orientation of Study and Teaching”.
The ranking highlights our strength in Internationalisation @home, where we earned the maximum score of 3/3 due to our high percentage of courses taught in English and modules focused on intercultural competence. Furthermore, our high proportion of international students and strong student mobility scores ensure a truly global learning environment for every student.
Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice
Our mission is to prepare students for the global job market, and the CHE 2026 results confirm our success. In the “Contact with Professional Practice” indicator, Gisma’s departments were once again ranked in the Top Tier.
The ranking specifically recognised:
- Instruction by Practitioners: Our students benefit directly from the expertise of active industry professionals.
- External Practical Training: Strong scores for mandatory internships and practical phases integrated into the curriculum.
- Industry Collaboration: Significant support for external theses and projects conducted in partnership with the business world.
Why These Results Matter
The CHE Ranking is unique because it combines factual indicators with assessments of the teaching and research environment. For Gisma, being placed in the Top Tier across these diverse categories is a testament to our student-centered approach and our status as a premier destination for those seeking a high-quality, practical, and international education.
“These results reflect our dedication to academic excellence and our students’ future careers. We are honored to be recognised as a top-tier institution in the 2026 CHE Ranking.”
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