Your Degree.
My Network.

I help working professionals avoid costly mistakes when choosing a degree, get prior learning recognized efficiently, and reach the right qualification faster. From a network of 20+ partner universities worldwide.

Up to 50% time savings through credit transfer Many programs accessible without a traditional degree Up to 90% less paperwork for you 120+ consultations, 20+ universities, 200+ programs
Mara, 34 Marketing Manager MBA Healthcare 2 sem. credited Tobias, 41 Site Manager B.Sc. Civil Engineering 60 ECTS credited Sandra, 29 no school diploma B.A. Social Work admission secured Daniel, 38 IT Consultant MBA IT Management Annika, 31 HR Generalist M.A. HR Development 1 sem. credited Jens, 47 Hospital Director DBA Healthcare Lea, 26 Career Changer B.Sc. Business Psychology Stefan, 52 Master Craftsman B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering 90 ECTS credited Vera, 36 Communications Lead MBA General Management Marco, 33 Project Manager M.Sc. Industrial Engineering 2 sem. credited Lisa, 42 Pharmacist CAS Digital Health ZH Patrick, 30 Copywriter MBA Brand Management Julia, 39 Banking Specialist B.A. Banking & Finance 120 ECTS credited Robin, 28 Event Manager M.A. Event Marketing Olaf, 45 Police Officer B.A. Security Management 1 year credited Nora, 35 Nursing Director M.Sc. Nursing Science Felix, 32 Mechanical Technician B.Eng. Industrial Engineering 75 ECTS credited Karim, 40 Sales Director EMBA Strategic Leadership
How I Work

My consulting approach at a glance

From the first question to enrollment: how I guide working professionals to the right degree.

Studying alongside your job, even without a high school diploma: personal academic advising for working professionals.
Why me: Lars Ritter, lecturer and examiner at several universities, four degrees of my own plus an ongoing doctorate, over 120 working professionals successfully guided, over 20 universities in my partner network.
The most expensive mistake is the wrong degree: it costs semesters, energy and motivation. I prevent wrong decisions, detours and unnecessary paperwork.
I find your academic path: Bachelor, Master, MBA, doctorate, CAS, DAS, MAS and certificates from over 200 programs and over 20 university partners.
Academic advising for people with real lives, ideal for working professionals, career changers, upskilling, Master or MBA and for people without a high school diploma.
Step 1, Understand: clarify goals, opportunities and pace. Afterwards you know which paths even make sense for you.
Step 2, Find: filter the few fitting paths out of over 200 programs, by goal, admission, schedule, budget and credit transfer.
Step 3, Get it done: count training, work experience and prior coursework toward your degree, up to 50 percent less study time, get there faster with lower costs.
Step 4, Support: paperwork, coordination with the university, enrollment and reassurance. You do not have to do this alone.
What you gain: clarity, time, certainty and less stress, at no extra cost when placed at partner universities.
What no extra cost means: for every successful placement I receive a commission from my university partners, your costs do not go up.
Get clarity in 30 minutes: in a free first call we work out which path makes sense. Contact by email or WhatsApp.
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Study Programs

Over 200 programmes in the partner network

Bachelor, Master, MBA, Doctorate and Continuing Education. Which degree takes you further?

MBA Healthcare ManagementAZAV-Kurs Business FundamentalsDr. Knowledge ManagementAZAV-Kurs UX/UI DesignCAS CoachingCertificate Music ProductionAZAV-Kurs Social Media ExpertMBA Sustainability ManagementB.A. Game DesignDAS Human Resources ManagementDr.-Ing. Engineering SciencesAZAV-Kurs Daycare AssistantB.A. Public ManagementM.A. Event Management and Sports MarketingB.Sc. Engineering PsychologyB.A. Sports ManagementCAS Cyber SecurityMAS Software EngineeringDr. Library and Information SciencesB.Sc. PhotographyAZAV-Kurs Motion DesignAZAV-Kurs Web DesignB.Sc. Business PsychologyB.Sc. IT SecurityB.A. Design with AIMAS Sustainable BusinessB.A. Sales & ManagementDr. rer. nat. Natural SciencesCertificate Online Marketing
B.Sc. PsychologyM.Sc. ArchitectureB.Eng. Electrical and Information TechnologyAZAV-Kurs Digital Health CoordinatorPhD Computer ScienceDBA Digital TransformationMAS Insurance ManagementDiploma PhotographyMBA Business PsychologyB.Mus. CompositionDBA Strategic ManagementCertificate Video ProductionB.Sc. Medical BiotechnologyM.A. Human Resource ManagementM.Sc. Logistics & Supply Chain ManagementPhD Educational SciencesB.A. MarketingM.A. Digital Health ManagementAZAV-Kurs Game DesignM.Sc. Resource-Efficient ArchitectureM.Sc. Construction and Real Estate BusinessB.Sc. IT ManagementM.A. HR Marketing and Employer BrandingB.Eng. Timber Construction Project ManagementMAS Health ManagementM.Sc. Sustainability Technologies and ManagementAZAV-Kurs Educational CounsellorEdD EducationCAS Public Management
MBA Cyber Security ManagementMBA Engineering ManagementDAS Business InformaticsM.Sc. Computational ChemistryB.Sc. Media InformaticsB.Sc. Artificial IntelligenceAZAV-Kurs School Companion / Inclusion AssistantMAS MediationB.Eng. Environmental EngineeringUniversity Certificate Project Management & CommunicationM.Eng. Automotive EngineeringMBA Media ManagementM.Sc. Chemical Process EngineeringMBA Controlling and Corporate GovernanceAZAV-Kurs Practice ManagementM.Sc. Industrial BiotechnologyM.Eng. Civil EngineeringDAS Public ManagementM.A. Childhood and Youth EducationM.Eng. Mechanical EngineeringCAS Data ScienceM.Eng. Timber Construction EngineeringM.A. DesignM.Sc. Business Intelligence & IT IntegrationCAS Change ManagementDAS Marketing & SalesB.A. Change and Innovation ManagementMAS Educational LeadershipMBA Digital Transformation & AI
AZAV-Kurs Medical Practice AssistantDr. iur. Legal StudiesM.A. Business Coaching & Change ManagementM.Eng. Rail Track EngineeringM.Eng. Building AutomationMBA Event ManagementB.A. International Business AdministrationDr. Communication StudiesM.Sc. Industrial EngineeringDr. paed. Educational SciencesMAS Business InformaticsDr. Information ManagementMBA E-CommerceM.Sc. Biopharmaceutical and Medical Technology SciencesM.Sc. Pharmaceutical BioengineeringPhD Public HealthM.Sc. AI and Data ScienceB.Sc. Creative Music TechnologyAZAV-Kurs IllustrationMBA Digital Marketing & Data ManagementB.A. Customer Relationship ManagementB.Eng. BioengineeringDr. rer. pol. EconomicsB.Eng. Energy EngineeringEMBA Senior ManagementB.A. Digital Business ManagementM.Sc. Computer EngineeringB.Sc. Video ProductionMBA International Real Estate Management
B.Sc. Nutritional SciencesB.A. Marketing & CommunicationM.Sc. Clinical PsychologyDr. National SecurityB.Eng. Materials ScienceB.Sc. AI and Machine LearningAZAV-Kurs Technical DrawingB.A. Finance & ManagementM.A. Creative Music TechnologiesB.A. Communication DesignB.A. Real Estate ManagementAZAV-Kurs Microsoft Office UserDiploma Audio EngineeringCertificate AI ManagementMBA International ManagementMBA Leadership and Change ManagementB.A. Character CreationM.Sc. Computer ScienceDr. phil. HumanitiesM.Sc. Forensic PsychologyB.Sc. Audio ProductionDr. Cultural HeritageM.Sc. Pharmaceutical Process EngineeringCAS Artificial IntelligenceMBA Health Management & Digital HealthMAS Supply Chain ManagementAZAV-Kurs Daycare ManagementB.A. Taxation
LL.B. Business LawDiploma Media CompositionM.Sc. Medical InformaticsB.Eng. Industrial Engineering Construction ManagementCertificate Audio EngineeringM.Eng. MechatronicsAZAV-Kurs 3D DesignB.A. Social PedagogyB.Eng. Civil EngineeringCertificate Sustainability ManagementMBA Transformation Management in OrganisationsDBA Business AdministrationCertificate Project ManagementCertificate Music ManagementB.Eng. Energy EngineeringMAS Marketing ManagementMBA Marketing and Communication ManagementMBA Digital Business and AIB.A. Animation DesignM.Sc. Process SimulationM.Eng. Engineering ManagementB.Sc. Technical Business AdministrationCAS MediationCAS Sustainability ManagementM.A. Brand StrategyM.Sc. Energy and Building SystemsAZAV-Kurs Nursing AssistantB.A. Logistics Management
LL.M. Construction & Real Estate LawAZAV-Kurs Information Security for ExecutivesDAS ControllingDr. Information Systems and TechnologiesM.Eng. Construction Project ManagementAZAV-Kurs Web Application SecurityM.Sc. Cyber SecurityB.Eng. Industrial Engineering Renewable EnergyM.Sc. Public HealthB.Sc. Pharmaceutical BiotechnologyAZAV-Kurs Child Nutrition SpecialistB.A. ArchitectureM.Sc. Process EngineeringB.Sc. Business AdministrationMAS Banking & FinanceAZAV-Kurs Adobe Creative SuiteCAS Project ManagementB.A. HR Management & Corporate LearningM.Sc. Business PsychologyAZAV-Kurs Crossmedia DesignCertificate Media CompositionDiploma Event TechnologyM.A. Project StudiesB.Sc. Computer ScienceMBA Business ManagementB.A. Nursing EducationAZAV-Kurs Online Marketing FundamentalsB.Eng. Robotics
DAS MediationB.A. Education SciencesM.Sc. Medical TechnologyAZAV-Kurs Fashion DesignB.Sc. Software DevelopmentM.A. EducationM.A. Managing DiversityB.Sc. Cyber SecurityEMBA Executive LeadershipM.Sc. Business InformaticsB.Eng. Industrial Engineering Artificial IntelligenceM.Sc. Business AdministrationB.Eng. Process EngineeringAZAV-Kurs Graphic DesignB.Sc. Applied Computer ScienceAZAV-Kurs Clinical Coding SpecialistB.A. Event TechnologyB.A. Social WorkB.A. Sustainability ManagementMBA Supply Chain ManagementM.A. Health ManagementAZAV-Kurs Social Media Content CreatorB.Mus. Bachelor of MusicAZAV-Kurs DiGA AssistantB.Sc. Applied BiotechnologyCertificate PhotographyB.A. Health ManagementMBA Strategic Management
AZAV-Kurs Everyday Companion / Care AssistantM.Sc. Food Process EngineeringDiploma Audio/Video Media DesignMBA FinanceB.A. Childhood and Youth EducationM.Sc. Energy Business AdministrationMBA Construction Business LeadershipMBA Project and Process ManagementAZAV-Kurs Product DesignB.Eng. Automotive EngineeringAZAV-Kurs AI Manager / AI OfficerMAS Digital BusinessMBA HR ManagementM.Eng. Electrical and Information TechnologyB.Sc. Business InformaticsB.A. International ManagementB.Sc. Child and Adolescent PsychologyM.A. Social WorkB.Eng. Construction Project ManagementCAS LeadershipAZAV-Kurs Digital Health ManagerB.A. Media and Communication ManagementDAS Health ManagementM.Sc. Counselling PsychologyM.Sc. Digital Energy ManagementCAS Digital MarketingB.A. Tourism ManagementPhD Cultural Studies
B.A. Brand & Marketing ManagementB.Sc. Game DevelopmentMAS Public ManagementCAS Digital BusinessMAS Real Estate ManagementM.Sc. Innovation and Technology ManagementMAS Business AdministrationMBA Sales ManagementMBA Brand MarketingMAS Human Resources ManagementDAS CoachingB.Sc. Medical TechnologyDr. Public AdministrationMBA General ManagementCertificate Event TechnologyCertificate Process ManagementB.A. Sustainable Industrial and Product DesignM.A. Political Science & ManagementB.Sc. Energy Economics and ManagementMBA Customer Experience ManagementB.Eng. Mechanical EngineeringB.A. Brand & Communication DesignDiploma Creative Music TechnologyUniversity Certificate Social Media Marketing & Brand ManagementB.A. Event ManagementUniversity Certificate Web DesignLL.M. Business LawDiploma Music Production
How It Works

4 steps to the right degree

From the initial consultation to enrollment. I check admission, secure credit transfers, and handle the paperwork.

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Step 1

Initial Consultation

In 30 minutes, I assess your admission chances, credit transfer potential, and the most realistic path forward.

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Step 2

University & Program Search

I filter programs from 20+ partner universities that truly match your profile, budget, and timeline.

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Step 3

Credit Transfer & Enrollment

Get prior learning recognized (saves up to 50% of study time), submit documents, complete enrollment.

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Step 4

Study Start & Support

You study, I remain your contact. If issues arise with the university, I have direct connections.

Our Services

Four formats, one goal: clarity

Initial call, paid consultation, partnership meeting or office hours. Choose your topic and see what I cover for you.

Initial Call
One-time per person. Free and non-binding. 30 minutes.
Admission assessment, even without Abitur
Credit transfer potential check
Programs from 20+ partner universities
Concrete roadmap with recommendation
Insider with 4 own degrees
Initial call free of charge
Paid Consultation
EUR 75 per 30 minutes. For specific questions, a second opinion, or a follow-up.
Targeted advice on a specific question
Second opinion on a program choice
Follow-up after the initial call
Prepaid via PayPal, free cancellation up to 24h before
Partnership Meeting
For universities and education providers. Partnership at eye level. Free.
Discuss student placement
Clarify cooperation models
Plan workshops or webinars
Terms and next steps
Office Hours
For students in my courses or theses. Included in the university contract.
Course content questions
Exam preparation
Thesis feedback
Organisational matters
Strong Partners

My Cooperation Partners

State-recognized universities and reputable education providers.

Lars explains study paths at the whiteboard, bachelor, master, and doctorate
Why Work With Me?

Less risk. Shorter study time. Better decisions.

Choosing the wrong program costs semesters, money, and motivation. As a lecturer, examiner, and consultant with 4 degrees of my own, I know the mistakes working professionals make when studying. I help you avoid them.

  • Realistic admission assessment before you apply
  • Credit transfer check: up to 50% less study time and costs
  • Insider knowledge from 10+ years as lecturer and study consultant
Your Consultant

Study consulting from someone who's been through it

4 degrees, doctoral research in progress, lecturer and examiner. I know the mistakes working professionals make.

Lars Ritter, Studienberater

Lars Ritter

Founder & Study Consultant

4 degrees (BA, MBA, Mag. Art., MSc), PhD in progress, lecturer and examiner at universities. 120+ consultations, 20+ publications. I help working professionals avoid costly mistakes and find the shortest path to the right degree.

BA (Hons) MBA Mag. Art. MSc
20+Publications
120+Consultations
20+Partners
My Services

What you get from working with me

Clarity instead of information overload, shortcuts instead of detours. More in my frequently asked questions.

For Students

Avoid wrong choices, reach your degree faster

Study without traditional qualifications

Work experience opens doors. I show you your options.

Program fit, not guesswork

I compare programs from 20+ partner universities and recommend what truly fits your profile.

Credit Transfer & Time Savings

Save up to 50% of study time through optimal recognition of your prior experience.

Application & Enrollment

I handle the paperwork, submit documents, and clarify questions directly with the university.

Support until graduation

Issues with the university? I have direct contacts to program directors and examination offices.

Initial call free, placement in the partner network free

Explore Your Options in 30 Min.

For Cooperation Partners

Universities, Education Providers & Institutes

Student Recruitment

I connect qualified prospective students with your programs.

Student Support

I support you with advising and mentoring enrolled students.

Long-term Partnership

Building a sustainable collaboration with clear processes.

Reach & Visibility

Your study programs reach the right target audiences.

Lecturing

If needed, I also support as a lecturer in your programs.

Personal contact for all referred students

Request Cooperation

What I Don't Do

Transparency about my boundaries

Dr. h.c. / Hon.-Prof.

No consulting for honorary titles

Purchased Titles

No titles without real achievement

Dubious Providers

Only vetted education partners

Questionable Degrees

No dubious qualifications

Ghostwriting

No thesis writing for others

Interview

Distance Learning Talk with

In this interview, I openly discuss my experiences, common mistakes in distance learning, and how to truly balance studies, work, and everyday life.

  • Motivation and perseverance
  • Finding the right provider
  • Balancing studies, work, and daily life
  • AI and the future of distance learning
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My new book: Homestudio Klartext

From the first take to the finished mix. A hands-on book with Carl Hanser Verlag for everyone who produces music in their own home studio and wants to understand what really matters. Fewer plugins, more clarity. The book is in German.

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What my clients say

Real experiences from people I have guided through their studies.

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Free Self-Assessment

10-Minute Check

Discover what's holding you back from studying and whether these are real obstacles or solvable issues.

10-Minuten-Check PDF Vorschau

This check shows you:

Which blockers are slowing you down the most right now

Whether your doubts are real obstacles or solvable issues

Which next steps make sense for your situation

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Credit Check

Could You Study Faster and Cheaper?

Find out in 2 minutes whether your training, work experience, or prior studies could shorten your degree path.

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Free, 5 questions, no obligation

Next Step

In 30 minutes, you will know where you stand

Which degrees are realistic, what can be credited, and which path costs the least time and money.

Honest assessment of your admission chances
Credit transfer potential checked upfront
Free, response within 24 hours
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