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Study Health Sciences in Germany: 27 Universities with 42 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2021/2022)
Updated: 07-29-2021 | 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
42
Study Programs in English
27
Universities
17
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
0,- € (19 programs for EU citizens, 16 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
13,500 € per semester (3 programs for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between August 15 and July 15
Summer Semester
between August 30 and May 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,- € - 10,000 € (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52, QS World University Rankings #62
#43Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich
public Technical University
No. of Students: approx. 41,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 9,750 € (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #61
#44Times 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) #47, QS World University Rankings #64
#80Times Higher Education Ranking
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 7,400 students
Program Fees: 2,250 € - 5,775 € (per semester)
#86Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Freiburg
public University
No. of Students: approx. 24,000 students
Program Fees: 0,- € - 6,000 € (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #101-150, QS World University Rankings #186
Tuition Fees
2 English Degree Programs for Health Sciences in Germany
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences
Wiesbaden
International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics
Master of Science Application open all year
4650€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Dive into the heart of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industryAccess the labor market through a 6-month in-company internshipBenefit from a multicultural environment in a program that is more than 75% international students
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
Pfarrkirchen / Deggendorf
Health Informatics
Bachelor of Science 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 2020/2021
Summer Semester 2021
9 programs
6 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)
42.9% local admission restriction (local NC)
23.8% no admission restriction
33.3% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
78.6% directly at University
16.7% via Uni-Assist
6 English Degree Programs for Health Sciences in Germany
University of Cologne
Cologne
Health Economics
Master of Science 20 Aug (Winter)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Technical University of Munich
Munich
Health Science - Prevention and Health Promotion
Master of Science 31 May (Winter)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg
Health Sciences
Master of Science 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Technische Universität Berlin
Berlin
Health Systems Research and Management
Master of Philosophy 30 Apr (Winter)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin
International Health
Master of Science 31 Mar (Winter)
3208€ - 5775€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Heidelberg University
International Health
Master of Science 30 Apr (Winter)
7050€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1 Year
Duration
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (2 programs )
Minimum:
61 (1 program )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (6 programs )
Maximum:
7 (3 programs )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (10 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (2 programs )
Maximum:
7 (3 programs )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
61 (1 program )
Maximum:
110 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (6 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (10 programs )
6 English Degree Programs for Health Sciences in Germany
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
Frankfurt am Main
MBA in International Healthcare Management
Master of Business Administration Application deadline not specified
11300€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Hannover Medical School
Hannover
Midwifery
Master of Science 15 Jul (Winter)
2100€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
SRH University Heidelberg
Heidelberg
Music Therapy
Master of Arts Application deadline not specified
4140€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Erlangen / Nuremberg
Physical Activity and Health
Master of Arts 30 Apr (Winter)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Hamburg
Public Health
Master of Public Health 30 Sep (Summer) - 31 Mar (Winter)
2400€ - 2567€
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
1.5 Years
Duration
Technical University of Munich
Munich
Sport and Exercise Science
Master of Science 31 May (Winter)
Free
Tuition fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Program Features
2-7 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 Science
Beginning
Winter intake
81%Summer intake
4.8%Winter & Summer intake
14.3%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Health Sciences
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Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
public University · No. of Students: 7,400
Program Fees: 3,208 € - 5,775 €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Deggendorf Institute of Technology
public University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 8,000
Program Fees: 0,- €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
M.Eng. (Master of Engineering)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
B.Eng. (Bachelor of Engineering)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
Dresden International University
private (state-approved) University of applied sciences · No. of Students: 2,100
Program Fees: 2,125 € - 4,250 €
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
public University · No. of Students: 39,000
Program Fees: 0,- €
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management
private (state-approved) University · No. of Students: 2,400
Program Fees: 11,300 €
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
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