Who is behind the Institute?
About us
AFTERWORK CAMPUS is a division of the AIHE Academic Institute for Higher Education GmbH
AIHE GmbH is an institute for international higher education and has been offering academic continuing education on behalf of state and international universities since 2006.
On March 15, 2026, the founder, Prof. Dr. Andrea Gensel, sold the institute to Constellation Academy. Constellation Academy is an established, growth-oriented education group with a clear commitment to quality, a strong strategic focus, and significant synergies across its institutions.
In its bachelor’s and continuing education master’s distance learning programs, AIHE combines academic rigor with a strong practical orientation. Theoretical concepts are conveyed in a way that makes their relevance to professional practice immediately apparent—with the aim of enabling reflective, evidence-based, and effective action.
The students have an average age of 44, are internationally diverse, and bring substantial professional experience; around 50% hold leadership positions. This professional background shapes the academic discourse and sustainably strengthens the quality of teaching and exchange within AIHE.
AIHE GmbH cooperates with national and international universities and higher education institutions, supporting them in the development and delivery of continuing education distance learning programs. Students are enrolled at the respective partner university, which also awards the academic degree. Quality assurance is carried out in close coordination with the partner university.
AIHE provides conceptual, organizational, and financial support for the programs. Student support, teaching, examinations, and the assessment of exams and bachelor’s/master’s theses are conducted by AIHE GmbH.
In the past six months, the team has been significantly expanded: 23 permanent and freelance staff members have joined. Prof. Dr. Andrea Gensel stated: “My so-called core team—the permanent colleagues—has driven the entire growth process with energy, loyalty, and great commitment. I could not have wished for a better team. I am grateful and deeply appreciative, as the first two years in a start-up demand exceptional flexibility, patience, and mutual understanding.”
We present the AIHE team to you here.