About SHW – Studienzentrum Hohe Warte
A Vienna-based affiliated college of WOOLF, offering European-accredited online postgraduate education to ambitious professionals worldwide.
Making European Academic Excellence Globally Accessible
SHW exists to break down the barriers between talented, experienced professionals and the European academic credentials they deserve.
Founded in Vienna — a city with an unparalleled intellectual heritage — SHW operates as an affiliated college of WOOLF, a global collegiate institution accredited for recognition in Europe by Malta's Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA).
We believe that academic achievement should not be limited by geography, prior formal education, or rigid entry requirements. Through flexible online delivery and our innovative Performance-Based Admission pathway, we open doors that traditional institutions often close.
Our programmes are fully online, taught in English, and designed to fit the demanding schedules of working professionals — from early-career managers to C-suite executives.
Accreditation & Recognition
SHW degrees are awarded through WOOLF and carry European accreditation via Malta's MFHEA — one of the EU's recognised quality assurance bodies for higher education.
- MFHEA (Malta) – European Accreditation
- Compliant with European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
- Internationally recognised qualifications
- Degree-awarding through WOOLF University
- Global academic network and partnerships
A History of Academic Growth
A decisive milestone in the institution's development came in 2002 with its recognition by the Austrian Ministry of Education to offer MBA programmes. This formal recognition marked the transition from a primarily seminar-oriented continuing education institution to a provider of academic programmes at an international level. This laid the foundation for the sustainable academisation of the institution's offerings. As a result, the portfolio was continuously expanded in terms of content. The original focus on marketing and sales was systematically supplemented by strategic business management, general economics, organisational research and interdisciplinary management courses. This development responded to the growing demand for holistically trained managers who are able to reflect on and responsibly tackle complex economic and social challenges.
Academic Partners
SHW collaborates with internationally recognised institutions to ensure our programmes meet European academic standards.
- University of Huddersfield (UK)
- SMC Signum Magnum College (Malta)
- DTI University (Slovakia)
- WOOLF University – Global Collegiate Institution
- MFHEA Accredited (Malta)
SHW & WOOLF – A Global Collegiate Model
Since 2024, SHW has been a Woolf college. Woolf is a licensed higher education institution accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) and operates in line with recognized European academic standards.
Through Woolf's collegiate model, independent colleges collaborate within a shared academic framework and common quality standards. For SHW, this partnership provides access to an international academic environment, structured academic processes, and global visibility, while allowing SHW to continue independently designing and delivering its programs, under the guidance of Woolf's academic policies and quality assurance requirements.
SHW collaborates with selected international partner universities within the framework of its academic programmes. These include the University of Huddersfield (UK), SMC Signum Magnum College (Malta) and DTI University (Slovakia). The academic responsibility for the study programmes lies with the respective partner institutions, while the SHW is responsible in particular for programme delivery, study organisation, student support and quality assurance. This cooperation model ensures that the programmes are conducted in accordance with international academic standards while maintaining a practical orientation.
FAQ: Accreditation & RecognitionWhat We Stand For
We remove barriers to postgraduate education through flexible study formats and alternative admission pathways.
Our programmes maintain the highest academic standards, preparing students for research, leadership, and professional excellence.
Every student receives dedicated advisory support from enrolment to graduation — you are never just a number.
We cultivate critical thinking, independent research, and the pursuit of knowledge beyond conventional boundaries.
Grounded in a city of culture, diplomacy, and intellectual tradition — Vienna enriches our academic identity.
We adapt to your life, not the other way around. Study at your own pace, on your own schedule, from anywhere.
Where to Find Us
Geweygasse 4A/1/1
1190 Vienna, Austria
+43 1 370 88 77
info@hohe-warte.eu
Max-Nonne-Straße 45
D-22419 Hamburg, Germany
Administrative and partnership office serving the DACH region.