 On 12 February 2014 more than 20 academics, politicians and entrepreneurs, together with Kues Academy, endowed Cusanus Hochschule to make it eligible as an officially recognised institution of higher learning.In October 2014, Cusanus Hochschule moved into its new premises, the Renaissance town hall of Bernkastel.Two months later, in December 2014, four courses of study were officially accredited, while the accrediting agency especially praised their high societal relevance.