The European Business School (ebs), International University Schloß Reichartshausen, was founded in 1971. As a Business School the ebs excels at combining theory and practice in teaching as well as in research. The university's activities focus on 3 core areas: undergraduate and postgraduate programs, executive education and research. The European Business School has the right to award doctorate and habilitations.

Another focus of education is set on personality development: every student has the option to receive several coaching sessions from successful business managers in each semester. Apart from their studies in business and economics students participate in a studium universale which teaches important concepts of philosophy and ethics. Furthermore students get together in student initiatives, so called "ressorts", to address social concerns or organize special events. The most important one of these is the annual ebs Symposium which brings together renowned personalities of business and politics with students and journalists to discuss current business issues.

The ebs also offers executive education and off-the-job training for leaders and future leaders in management.