Universities / Brandenburg / Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane
Private • Founded 2014
966 students
Updated October 6, 2026
Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane for International Students

BEFORE YOU APPLY

MHB is a state-recognised university that receives no state funding for teaching, so students pay tuition, with no separate rates for non-EU students. Medicine costs 118,000 EUR in total (11,800 EUR per semester), and the Master's programme in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy costs 830 EUR per month, 19,920 EUR in total. Every student also pays 286.80 EUR per semester, including the Deutschland-Semesterticket. Applications for the psychology Master's close on 31 July (winter) and 31 January (summer). No programme is taught in English, and international applicants need German at C1 level.

Key Facts

Type

University, Private

Students

966 (2026)

City

Neuruppin, Brandenburg

German-taught

5 programmes

How much does Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane cost for international students?

MHB is a state-recognised university in municipal and non-profit sponsorship that receives no state funding for teaching, so students pay tuition. The Brandenburg model programme in medicine costs 118,000 EUR in total, 11,800 EUR per semester for ten semesters; the final practical year is not charged. The Master's programme in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy costs 830 EUR per month, 19,920 EUR in total.

On top of tuition, every student pays 286.80 EUR per semester, of which 226.80 EUR is the Deutschland-Semesterticket and 60 EUR a social contribution for student projects. A 200 EUR application fee is charged for each application round.

ItemCost for international students
Medicine (Staatsexamen)11,800 EUR per semester, 118,000 EUR in total
Psychology (B.Sc.)830 EUR per month
Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (M.Sc.)830 EUR per month, 19,920 EUR in total
Semester contribution (everyone)286.80 EUR per semester

Tuition fees come on top of the proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.

What are the application deadlines?

DegreeIntakeDeadline
Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (M.Sc.)Winter31 July
Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (M.Sc.)Summer31 January

MHB publishes one set of deadlines for all applicants; there is no separate non-EU date. Applications are possible at any time and places on the selection days are allocated continuously, so a round can close before the deadline. Medicine is filled in application rounds; check the current round dates on the MHB website before applying.

How many programmes are taught in English?

None. Medicine, dentistry and psychology are taught in German, and international applicants need a German certificate at level C1.

About Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane

The Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane (MHB) is a private, state-recognised university in municipal and non-profit sponsorship, founded in 2014, with 966 students. Its main seat is in Neuruppin, and it teaches at several sites in Brandenburg. It offers degrees in medicine, dentistry and psychology.

Sources and Maintenance

Tuition and semester contribution: mhb-fontane.de

 · verified October 6, 2026

Application deadlines: mhb-fontane.de

 · verified October 6, 2026