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Lauder Business School (LBS) is a private University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) in Vienna, Austria, founded in 2003 by the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation under the presidency of Ronald S. Lauder. Established as a fully recognized and government-funded institution, it offers Bologna-compliant degree programs accredited by the Austrian Agency for Quality Assurance and listed with the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy. Programs include one undergraduate degree in International Business Administration (tuition approximately 745 € per semester), two graduate on-campus programs, and two online graduate programs: an MBA and an Executive MBA. As of 2024, LBS enrolls around 420 students from more than 57 countries, creating a highly international environment with strong networking opportunities and alumni employed at leading companies such as Google, PwC, Deloitte, and Tesla. Vienna was selected as the location to bridge Western and Eastern business traditions, positioning LBS as an international hub for management education. The school emphasizes practical, industry-oriented training with robust connections to business partners, enhancing graduate employability in global organizations. Its campus serves as a multicultural meeting point, supported by a global alumni network.