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How much does DHGS German University of Health and Sport cost for international students?
DHGS is a private, state-recognised university and charges monthly tuition, for example 540 EUR per month for Psychology (B.Sc.), 495 EUR for Physiotherapy (B.Sc.) and 595 EUR for Applied Sport Science (M.A.); other programmes have their own rates, so check the programme page. On top come a one-off registration fee of 295 EUR and a one-off examination fee of 395 EUR for a Bachelor's or 490 EUR for a Master's. Tuition is linked to the consumer price index and can rise during the degree, by at most 20% in total within the standard study period. There are no separate rates for non-EU students.
There is no semester contribution and no Deutschlandticket, since DHGS has no Studierendenwerk or student body contribution.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Psychology (B.Sc.), full-time, 36 months | 540 EUR per month, 20,130 EUR in total including one-off fees |
| Physiotherapy (B.Sc.) | 495 EUR per month |
| Applied Sport Science (M.A.) | 595 EUR per month |
| Registration fee (one-off) | 295 EUR |
| Examination fee (one-off) | 395 EUR Bachelor, 490 EUR Master |
A German student visa requires a degree programme that has to be studied in Germany, and programmes that can be completed online generally do not qualify (Administrative Court Berlin, 28 November 2025, 11 K 175/25). If you do come to Germany on a student visa, you need proof of funds of 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor and Master | Summer (April) | 10 March |
| Bachelor and Master | Winter (October) | 10 September |
DHGS publishes one set of dates for all applicants and states that a later start is possible in principle. Foreign school-leaving certificates must be recognised in Germany; DHGS checks whether it can assess them itself or whether ZAB or uni-assist must. Applicants apply through the DHGS portal and present certified copies at enrolment.
How many programmes are taught in English?
None. DHGS offers 13 Bachelor's and 7 Master's programmes in health, therapy, psychology, social work and sport, all in German; the English titles on its site belong to certificate courses, not degrees. Applicants with a school-leaving qualification from a non-German-speaking country must pass a recognised German test.
About DHGS German University of Health and Sport
DHGS German University of Health and Sport is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Berlin, founded in 2007, with about 1,300 students. It offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes in health, therapy, psychology and sport, with campuses in Berlin, Ismaning and Unna. Study is mainly distance learning: three online weeks, then two days on site per four-week module.
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