Studenten Presse

Studenten Presse (also styled STUDENTEN-PRESSE) is a German family-owned company that pioneered the student subscription model for print media. Founded in 1969 by Hans-Werner Lindgens, who as a student began selling the Handelsblatt newspaper at a 30% discount in front of his university cafeteria, the company has grown into a specialist provider of discounted newspaper and magazine subscriptions for students and young professionals. It describes itself as the inventor of the Studentenabo (student subscription) and has been active in the higher-education market for over 55 years. The company offers access to more than 350 magazines and newspapers through its student subscription service, with discounts of up to 75% off regular prices. Its portfolio includes well-known German-language titles such as Der Spiegel, DIE ZEIT, Handelsblatt, Spektrum der Wissenschaft, Spotlight, Deutsch perfekt, Business Spotlight, écoute, Women's Health, and Men's Health. While the core target group is students, the company also serves graduates and professionals with exclusive offers for continued reading. Studenten Presse operates in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, having established a subsidiary in Austria in 1993 and a company location in Switzerland in 1996. It maintains relationships with over 150 renowned publishers and positions itself as a bridge between quality journalism and budget-conscious readers, emphasizing that access to education and information should not be a luxury. The company is a member of several industry associations, including BVAbo, MVFP, and Distripress, and supports the Stiftung Lesen reading foundation.

The origins of Studenten Presse date back to 1969, when Hans-Werner Lindgens, a student himself, asked why there was no student discount for newspapers and magazines. Recognizing that students often had little money, he approached a publisher and convinced them to allow a test run. He then began selling the Handelsblatt newspaper from a tray in front of the university cafeteria at a 30% discount for students. This marked the birth of the Studentenabo (student subscription) and the start of a business model that continues today. What began as a one-man operation quickly grew into a company with multiple employees. The office in a student shared apartment soon became too small, and more professional premises were needed. In 1993, a subsidiary was founded in Austria, and in 1996 a company location was established in Switzerland, allowing the offer to benefit other German-speaking countries. Over the decades, Studenten Presse built trusting relationships with more than 150 renowned publishers and expanded its portfolio to include over 350 magazines and newspapers. The company describes itself as a small, family-owned business that sees itself as a start-up with over 55 years of experience. It remains active in the higher-education market and continues to grow, staying true to its ideals of breaking down financial barriers to print media and providing reading diversity. Today, Studenten Presse serves students as well as graduates and professionals, offering exclusive benefits for continued reading. It is a member of several industry associations, including BVAbo (Bundesverband Abonnement), MVFP (Medienverband der freien Presse), and Distripress, and supports the Stiftung Lesen reading foundation through participation in the national reading day.

• 1996

  A company location is established in Switzerland.

• 1993

  A subsidiary is founded in Austria.

• 1969

  Hans-Werner Lindgens founds Studenten Presse and sells Handelsblatt at a 30% student discount in front of the university cafeteria.

Affordable access to quality journalism for students and young professionals; inventor of the student subscription model.

• Studentenabo (student subscription)

  Discounted subscriptions to over 350 magazines and newspapers for students, with savings up to 75%.

• Magazine and newspaper subscriptions

  Individual subscriptions to titles such as Der Spiegel, DIE ZEIT, Handelsblatt, Spektrum der Wissenschaft, Spotlight, and others.

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