The International Bund has sold its universities in Mannheim and Berlin to the Global Education Network Group to enhance their international profiles and broaden educational offerings.

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The International Bund (IB), a prominent service provider in youth, social, and educational work in Germany, has successfully sold two of its universities—the Hochschule der Wirtschaft für Management (HdWM) in Mannheim and the IB Hochschule für Gesundheit und Soziales based in Berlin—to the Global Education Network Group. This new ownership structure is aimed at enhancing the international profile of both universities, thereby expanding their educational offerings to include international exchange programs and the recruitment of foreign students.

This strategic move marks a continuation of the IB's development while reinforcing the international focus of its higher education institutions. The transition in ownership will not affect the operations for students and staff, ensuring that the university functions will carry on as usual.

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In Germany, the higher education sector is witnessing significant transformation, driven by increased competition and the demand for globalized education. The trend toward internationalization is compelling universities to broaden th