With its combination of technical college, vocational school, and adult education center, the GCE brings together a range of educational pathways under one roof. As a modern educational institution, it focuses on vocational training.
Future mechatronics technicians, machine operators, and hairdressers receive their education at the GCE.
International Activities
Our Activities at Universities Abroad
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International Support Activities
The Frank Hirschvogel Foundation is committed to promoting education and supporting young talent beyond Germany’s borders.
By supporting the international sites of the Hirschvogel Group, the foundation enables educational initiatives to be implemented worldwide.
Local representatives maintain close relationships with schools and universities on site. They offer young people valuable insights into the working world of a globally operating company and open up new perspectives for their professional future.
Local representatives maintain close relationships with schools and universities on site. They offer young people valuable insights into the working world of a globally operating company and open up new perspectives for their professional future.
Global Partner Universities
Poland
Górnośląskie Centrum Edukacyjne (GCE) Gliwice
Details
Website
mail.gce.gliwice.pl (opens in a new tab)Address
Górnośląskie Centrum Edukacyjne
ul. Okrzei 20,
44-100 Gliwice
Polska
Politechnika Śląska Gliwice
Details
This renowned technical university has existed since 1945. Its academic focus lies in engineering, natural sciences, computer science, architecture, and business. Since 2025, a partnership has been in place between the Politechnika and the Frank Hirschvogel Foundation, in cooperation with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
Website
www.polsl.pl (opens in a new tab)Address
Politechnika Śląska Gliwice
Akademicka 2A
44-100 Gliwice
Polska
Zespół Centrów Kształcenia Ogólnego i Zawodowego (ZCKOiZ) Zarbrze
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As a vocational education institution, ZCKOiZ combines a technical college and a vocational school. The programs offered include training for machine operators, construction and finishing trades professionals, as well as bricklayers and plasterers.
Website
zckoiz.zabrze.pl (opens in a new tab)Address
Zabrzańskim Centrum Kształcenia Ogólnego i Zawodowego
Piłsudskiego 58
41-800 Zabrze
Polska
Zespół Szkół Techniczno-Informatycznych (ZSTI) Gliwice
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ZSTI, a Technical and IT Education Center, offers vocational training programs in programming, computer science, and electronics.
Website
zsti.gliwice.pl (opens in a new tab)Address
Zespół Szkół Techniczno-
Informatycznych w Gliwicach
ul. Chorzowska
44-100 Gliwice
Polska
Mexico
CONALEP San Juan Del Río
Details
The Colegio Nacional de Educación Profesional Técnica is a college for vocational and technical education.
Website
www.conalepqueretaro.edu.mx (opens in a new tab)Address
Fray Juan de Zumárraga No. 42
Col. El Cimatario
Santiago de Querétaro, Qro.
C.P. 76030
Mexiko
Universidad Tecnológica (UTSR) San Juan del Rio
Details
The Universidad Tecnológica de San Juan del Río (UTSR) specializes in technology-oriented, hands-on education and maintains close cooperation with industry partners.
Website
utsjr.edu.mx (opens in a new tab)Address
Av. La Palma No. 125
Col. Vista Hermosa
San Juan del Río, Qro.
Mexiko
China
Tongji University (TU) Shanghai
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The Frank Hirschvogel Foundation has been awarding scholarships and honors for outstanding achievements at Tongji University for several years. As part of its project funding activities, the non-profit organization typically supports robotics competitions.
India
COEP Technological University Pune
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At this technical university, the Frank Hirschvogel Foundation supports students through a combination of scholarships, awards, and project funding.
Website
www.coeptech.ac.in (opens in a new tab)Address
Wellesley Rd
Shivajinagar
Pune
Maharashtra 411005
India
Indo-German Training Centre Mumbai
Details
Two students from the Indo-German Training Centre receive a grant from the Foundation to support their further education. The institution is based on the German dual vocational training system.
Website
igtcindia.com (opens in a new tab)Address
Vulcan Insurance Building 2 - B
Veer Nariman Rd
Churchgate
Mumbai
Maharashtra 400020
India
