Universities / Berlin / Akkon University of Applied Human Sciences
Private • Founded 2009
1422 students
Updated October 6, 2026
Akkon University of Applied Human Sciences for International Students

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Akkon is a private, state-recognised university, so every programme charges tuition, paid monthly, with no separate fees for non-EU students. For 2026/27, Bachelor programmes cost 449 to 590 EUR per month and Master programmes 419 to 560 EUR per month, plus a one-off enrolment fee of 120 EUR. The application deadline is 15 September for the winter intake and 15 March for the summer intake, the same for all applicants. All programmes are taught in German, and international applicants need German at C1 level.

Key Facts

Type

University of Applied Sciences, Private

Students

1422

City

Berlin, Berlin

German-taught

15 programmes

How much does Akkon University of Applied Human Sciences cost for international students?

Akkon is a private, state-recognised university, so every programme charges tuition, paid monthly and set per programme. There are no separate fees for non-EU students. For the academic year 2026/27, Bachelor programmes cost 449 to 590 EUR per month and Master programmes 419 to 560 EUR per month. A one-off enrolment fee and a thesis fee come on top.

Akkon does not publish a semester contribution or a semester ticket in its fee regulation.

ItemCost for international students
Bachelor449 to 590 EUR per month, by programme
Master419 to 560 EUR per month, by programme
Enrolment fee (one-off)120 EUR
Thesis submission fee320 EUR

These fees apply from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027.

Paying tuition does not replace proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account.

What are the application deadlines?

DegreeIntakeDeadline (non-EU)
Bachelor and MasterWinter (October)15 September
Bachelor and MasterSummer (April)15 March
Global Health (M.Sc.)Winter (October)15 October

Akkon publishes one set of dates for all applicants, with no separate earlier date for non-EU applicants. Applications are accepted all year, and late enrolment is possible while places remain.

How many programmes are taught in English?

None. All degree programmes at Akkon are taught in German, and international applicants need German at C1 level.

About Akkon University of Applied Human Sciences

Akkon University of Applied Human Sciences (Akkon Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences in Berlin. It was founded in 2009, has 1,422 students, and offers Bachelor and Master programmes in health, nursing, social work, psychology and emergency and disaster management. A large part of the teaching takes place online.

Sources and Maintenance

Tuition and fees: akkon-hochschule.de

 · verified October 6, 2026

Application deadlines: akkon-hochschule.de

 · verified October 6, 2026