APOLLON University of Health Economics

APOLLON Hochschule der Gesundheitswirtschaft (APOLLON University of Applied Sciences), founded in 2005, is a private distance learning university based in Bremen with over 3,500 students enrolled in health economics and healthcare management programs delivered primarily online. This specialized institution offers bachelor's and master's degrees in health economics, health psychology, care management, health tourism, prevention and health promotion, and health technology, targeting working professionals in Germany's expanding healthcare sector seeking academic qualifications while maintaining employment. Operating through distance learning with digital materials, online courses, and occasional examination sessions at regional centers, APOLLON provides flexibility for adult learners but requires strong self-discipline to manage independent study without traditional campus structure or face-to-face instruction. As a private institution, tuition fees apply structured as monthly payments over program duration, typically higher than public universities but allowing flexible pacing where students can accelerate or extend studies based on personal schedules and financial capacity, with many participants receiving employer support given healthcare sector skill shortages.