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Study Health Sciences in Germany: 29 Universities with 45 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)
Updated: 02-09-2023 | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Germany has a strong health care system, with public insurance providers and medical care available for most people but, of course, there are also problems to be solved. As an international student of Health and Nursing Science, you can expand your knowledge and get to know a new system with its own strengths and weaknesses. Many of the programs offered in this field also look at global challenges to health. The international classroom settings provided by the English-language programs provide just the right setting to discuss them.
As the subject area of Health and Nursing Science can cover diverse fields - from the administration and management of public health, to the production of medical knowledge and clinical research - there is quite some diversity in programs offered by German universities. Find the right option for you by browsing the results in our study finder.
Overview
45
Study Programs in English
29
Universities
16
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
€ 0 (19 programs for EU citizens, 17 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 13,500 per semester (3 programs for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between March 15 and January 15
Summer Semester
between March 31 and August 30
Top-ranked German Universities in Health Sciences
Top 100 Worldwide
Top 250 Worldwide
National Ranking
#32Times Higher Education Ranking
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
public University
No. of Students: approx. 51,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #48, QS World University Rankings #64
#38Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich
public Technical University
No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52
#42Times Higher Education Ranking
Heidelberg University
public University
No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 7,050 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #63
#73Times Higher Education Ranking
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 8,900 students
Program Fees: € 3,208 - € 5,775 (per semester)
Tuition Fees
3 English Degree Programs for Health Sciences in Germany
University of Göttingen
Göttingen
Cardiovascular Science
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Apr (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Master the research of cardiovascular sciencesUniversity Medical Center Göttingen - a leading German medical centerTheoretical and practical modules
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda
International Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
Specialize in Health Promotion, Health Management, or Health Economics and PolicyCareer opportunities in major health-related organizations around the worldThe first study program in Germany that addresses the health challenges of the globalized world
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
Pfarrkirchen / Deggendorf
Health Informatics
Bachelor of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
Combine health sciences and informatics in a practice-oriented programSuccessfully enter the healthcare labor marketComplete an internship in a healthcare institution
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2023/2024
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2024/2025
35 programs
10 programs
37 programs
Application Requirements
Master degrees in Health Science are open to students who gained a first academic degree in a variety of backgrounds. Depending on the focus of the program you want to study, first degrees in Natural Sciences, Clinical or Medical Research, Public Health or Public Policy, Sociology or other fields may be accepted. For most programs, entrance tests or interviews are not part of the admission process, you only have to hand in standard certificates (your first degree certificate, a transcript of records). These typically include your CV and a letter of motivation and for the more practically oriented courses, work experience in a relevant field. Addditionally, you will have to prove your English language abilities with a language certificate. Some research driven programs may also require their applicants to have familiarized themselves with various research techniques.
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
44.4% local admission restriction (local NC)
31.1% no admission restriction
24.5% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
82.2% directly at University
8.9% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
15.6% via uni-assist
3 English Degree Programs for Health Sciences in Germany
University of Göttingen
Göttingen
Cardiovascular Science
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Apr (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Master the research of cardiovascular sciencesUniversity Medical Center Göttingen - a leading German medical centerTheoretical and practical modules
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda
International Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
Specialize in Health Promotion, Health Management, or Health Economics and PolicyCareer opportunities in major health-related organizations around the worldThe first study program in Germany that addresses the health challenges of the globalized world
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
Pfarrkirchen / Deggendorf
Health Informatics
Bachelor of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
Combine health sciences and informatics in a practice-oriented programSuccessfully enter the healthcare labor marketComplete an internship in a healthcare institution
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (2 programs )
Minimum:
61 (1 program )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (5 programs )
Maximum:
7 (5 programs )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (12 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (2 programs )
Maximum:
7 (5 programs )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
61 (1 program )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (5 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (12 programs )
3 English Degree Programs for Health Sciences in Germany
University of Göttingen
Göttingen
Cardiovascular Science
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Apr (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Master the research of cardiovascular sciencesUniversity Medical Center Göttingen - a leading German medical centerTheoretical and practical modules
Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda
International Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
Specialize in Health Promotion, Health Management, or Health Economics and PolicyCareer opportunities in major health-related organizations around the worldThe first study program in Germany that addresses the health challenges of the globalized world
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
Pfarrkirchen / Deggendorf
Health Informatics
Bachelor of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
3.5 Years
Duration
Combine health sciences and informatics in a practice-oriented programSuccessfully enter the healthcare labor marketComplete an internship in a healthcare institution
Program Features
2-20 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Arts
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science
Master of Public Health
Master of Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
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Winter intake
77.8%Summer intake
4.4%Winter & Summer intake
15.6%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Health Sciences
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public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 5,700
Program Fees: € 4,998 - € 6,498
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg - University of Applied Sciences
private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 550
Program Fees: € 5,700
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
public University · No. of Students: 8,900
Program Fees: € 3,208 - € 5,775
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
public University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 8,500
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Eng. (Bachelor of Engineering)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Dresden International University
private (state-approved) University of Applied Sciences · No. of Students: 1,400
Program Fees: € 2,125 - € 4,250
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
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