At our university, we take great pride in our practical projects, which are conducted in collaboration with renowned and industry-leading companies. These projects offer our students invaluable real-world experiences and the opportunity to work alongside professionals in their respective fields. Through these partnerships, our students gain hands-on experience, tackle real challenges, and develop innovative solutions. Whether it’s app development, digitalization projects, business planning, or prototype creation, our students apply their knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional results. These practical projects not only enhance their academic learning but also provide a stepping stone for future career opportunities. By collaborating with well-known companies, we ensure that our students are equipped with the practical skills and industry insights necessary to thrive in today’s and especially tomorrow’s competitive landscape.
Our professors are experienced entrepreneurs with real-world expertise in the business industry. They bring practical knowledge into the classroom, offering students valuable insights and guidance. By leveraging their industry experience, our professors provide hands-on teachings that go beyond theory, preparing students for success in today’s competitive business landscape.
Here is a small excerpt from our partner projects:
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Real-World Learning: Partnering with Berliner Volksbank
At XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences , we believe in transforming education by connecting theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. This belief came to life through our collaboration with Berliner Volksbank, where students from our Bachelor’s programs had the unique opportunity to address a real-world business challenge.
Under the expert guidance of Dr. Bastian Halecker, our students stepped out of the classroom to apply their academic learning in a professional setting. By working on this project, they developed innovative solutions, showcasing their ability to bridge the gap between academia and industry demands. This hands-on experience not only demonstrated their problem-solving abilities but also prepared them for successful careers in dynamic fields like Digital Business, Data Science & AI, and Digital Transformation.
This collaboration exemplifies the power of practical learning. By engaging with industry leaders like Berliner Volksbank, students gain critical insights into real-world challenges, build confidence in their professional skills, and develop the tools needed to excel in their future careers.
We extend our gratitude to Berliner Volksbank and the teamfor trusting our students and fostering this incredible opportunity. Together, we’re shaping future leaders who are equipped with the skills and insights needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven industries.
Participating Degree Programs:
Our programs prepare students for success in innovative industries. This project included participants from:
- Digital Business
- Digital Transformation & Sustainability
- Engineering & AI (Industry 4.0)
- Data Science & AI
- Digitization & Technology with Business Management
Ready to take your education beyond the classroom? Explore our degree programs and discover how practical, project-based learning at XU Exponential University can help you achieve your career goals.
Empowering Future Innovators: The Erasmus+ AI BIZ Project at XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences
At XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences, we’re dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders in technology and business. Our recent participation in the Erasmus+ AI BIZ Project under the guidance of our esteemed Professor Dr. Petyo Budakov exemplifies our commitment to offering students hands-on learning experiences that bridge the gap between academics and real-world applications.
This groundbreaking project, co-funded by Erasmus+ (Project No: 2023-2-ES01-KA210-VET-000176041) and led by Mindleap Spain in collaboration with CEB Belgium, brought together experts and students to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in modern business. Guided by industry professionals and esteemed faculty, the project fostered innovation and collaboration, allowing participants to tackle real-world challenges and deliver meaningful solutions.
Our students, representing programs such as Digital Business and Sustainability, Data Science & AI, AI Coding & Software Engineering, Digital Marketing, and Engineering & AI (Industry 4.0), played an active role in this initiative. Through this collaboration, they gained invaluable insights into emerging trends, honed their problem-solving skills, and developed a deeper understanding of how digitization and technology intersect with business management to create impactful solutions.
This hands-on approach to education is at the heart of XU’s mission. We believe that programs like these not only enhance students’ technical skills but also prepare them for successful careers in Digital Marketing, Data Science, AI, and beyond. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications, we empower students to become innovators, capable of addressing the challenges of today’s rapidly evolving industries.
The event featured inspiring contributions from thought leaders, including Violeta Vasileva, PhD, Anastasia Hape, Marie Belle Khaddage, Henrik Schober-Oschmann, and Petyo Budakov, whose insights underscored the importance of collaborative learning.
By choosing a degree program at XU Exponential University, students not only gain cutting-edge knowledge in areas like Digital Transformation, AI, and Sustainability but also benefit from a global network of over 50+ industry partners. These connections ensure that every graduate leaves with the skills and experience needed to thrive in competitive fields.
Are you ready to be part of a university that combines digitization, business strategy, and innovationto shape the future? Explore our degree programs and take the first step toward a successful career in Digital Business, Data Science & AI, and more.
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App development for the music world
Our talented students from the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Coding and Software Engineering collaborated with a prominent company to develop a cutting-edge app focused on upcoming music trends. This exciting project allowed them to showcase their expertise in app development, leveraging emerging technologies and programming languages. The collaboration resulted in a groundbreaking application that addresses the evolving needs of musicians, music enthusiasts, and industry professionals. As a result, our graduating students have secured work contracts with the company, propelling their careers and contributing to the future of music through their innovative applications.
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Digitisation project
Our accomplished students from the B.Sc. Digital Business and B.Sc. Digital Marketing & Social Media programs collaborated with a leading company on an exciting digitalization project. They successfully developed “Peliportal,” an advanced communication portal aimed at streamlining processes and enhancing connectivity. This collaborative effort allowed students to showcase their skills in portal development and leverage their expertise in digital business and marketing. As a result, graduating students have secured work contracts with the company, opening doors to exciting career opportunities in the realm of digitalization and fostering ongoing innovation in communication technology.
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Climathon with Vattenfall
The Climathon, an initiative for more sustainability in our living space, brought together students, professionals and experts to work together on sustainable solutions to climate change. With access to resources and expert guidance, participants developed creative solutions and encouraged the exchange of ideas for a more sustainable future. An important aspect of the Climathon was the opportunity to network and exchange with other participants, companies and organisations that are also committed to climate protection.
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Siemens at XU TimeLab
The collaborative project between our B.Sc. Digital Marketing & Social Media, B.Sc. Digital Business, and B.Sc. Coding & Software Engineering students, in partnership with a real company, focused on creating a comprehensive business plan, developing a prototype, and formulating a scaling strategy. This initiative was part of the XU TimeLab project for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Training (EIT), which provided students with a hands-on learning experience. By combining their diverse expertise, the students successfully crafted a robust plan for the company’s growth and created a functional prototype. The project serves as a testament to the students’ entrepreneurial spirit and ability to apply their knowledge in a practical setting.
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Project-Based-Learning with automotive supplier Hella Aglaia
As part of the IM2 course Collaboration & Cooperation, the students had the assignment in the summer semester of 2022 and in 2023 as well to find answers to practice-relevant questions of the Hella organization or to develop them. To this end, innovative solutions were developed in project teams and presented to the project partner at an interim and a final meeting. The interim date was designed as a pitch session, during which the teams presented their initial results to a broad audience.
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Student Consulting Week at EDEKA Nord
During the summer vacations of 2022, a group of data science students had the opportunity to spend a week working on site at EDEKA Nord in Neumünster. In concrete terms, the aim was to work on a previously agreed data science-relevant question with which the IT department of EDEKA is intensively involved. The goal was that the students, guided by a senior advisor, would approach the question relatively openly and freely in order to bring a new perspective to a solution space if possible. The team succeeded in this in close cooperation with EDEKA representatives and a successful final presentation could be held at the end of the week at the board of directors. The students benefited greatly from the deep insight into the practical issues and the close contact on site. In addition to the work in the project office, there was also a comprehensive tour of the company, as well as a project dinner with all participants.
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SG Star
XU University has signed a project agreement with the SG Stern sports association, a non-profit sports association supported by Mercedes-Benz AG and Daimler Truck AG. Students of the fourth semester Coding and Software Engineering learned on a practical example how to develop a growth strategy for a brand.
As part of this project, the students learned and applied research methods such as market research and user research, e.g. interviews. Using the findings from the research phase, students applied innovation methods, particularly design thinking, to propose an appropriate solution to the identified “pain points.” The proposed solution was transformed into a click-through prototype that was validated with a group of potential users. Feedback from these users was incorporated into a modified version of the prototype.
The final web application prototype was accepted by SG Stern and taken up for implementation. After its own testing phase, SG Stern intended to use it to develop a prototype.
This in turn led to a second project with XU University, which started in November 2022 and was completed in February 2023.
The project was acquired by Prof. Dr. Filipe de Castro Soeiro and managed jointly with Prof. Dr. Mohammed AbuJarour.
In 2023, it is planned to further expand the cooperation with the project partner SG Stern. In the future, students from the “Coding and SW Engineering”, “Digital Marketing and Social Media” and “Digital Business” degree programs should also develop projects jointly and in an interdisciplinary manner.