Private Hochschule Göttingen Numerus Clausus

Private University of Applied Sciences Göttingen (PFH): Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

Private Hochschule Göttingen

The PFH Private University of Applied Sciences, also known as PFH Göttingen, is a private university located in Göttingen, Germany. Founded in 1995, it is the oldest private, state-recognized university in Lower Saxony. With approximately 4,500 students PFH Göttingen offers a personalised and practical-oriented education across its two campus locations in Göttingen and Stade, as well as numerous distance learning centres throughout Germany, Austria, and Spain. The University's main campus in Göttingen is located close to the city centre, the railway station and the Lower Saxony State and University Library, providing students with a convenient and accessible learning environment.

Type

University of Applied Sciences (private (state-approved))

of international students

No. of students (2026)

4,700

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at Private University of Applied Sciences Göttingen (PFH)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).