Frank Ziegele

Prof. Dr. Frank Ziegele is a Professor of Higher Education and Science Management at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, part of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. He holds a Dr. rer. oec. from Ruhr-Universität Bochum and has led the MBA program in Higher Education and Science Management since 2004. His research focuses on higher education management, strategic budgeting, governance, and societal responsibility of universities. He has authored influential works on university rankings, funding models, and organizational change.

Key roles include serving as CEO of the CHE Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung since 2008 and leading the Erasmus Mundus program 'Research and Innovation in Higher Education' since 2012. He co-edits the journal 'Wissenschaftsmanagement' and contributes to policy debates on higher education reforms. His work bridges academic research and practical management, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and institutional effectiveness.

Publications span topics like multidimensional university rankings, financial strategies, and governance structures. He advises national and international institutions, including the EU Commission and World Bank, on higher education policies and organizational development.