Being a place for higher education Riesa is a perfect place for budding academics. Find you degree course at the University of Cooperative Education.
The University of Cooperative Education was founded on the 1st of October 1994 and it has become one of the most important training institutions for SME’s in Saxony ever since. Most of our graduates are very successful in finding employment either in the region or in greater Saxony. All in all, 80-90% of the students find full-time employment with their training company. The advantage of studying at a University of Cooperative Education is the close partnership with local businesses and industries. Thanks to this partnership our students receive academic tuition and practical training at a company during their degree course. Our students graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economic subjects or with the degree of Bachelor of Science in technical subjects. The degrees are internationally recognized. There are presently no student fees in Saxony. A total of 565 students are currently enrolled at the University of Cooperative Education and the demand for places has been rising constantly.