Bremen, Germany
APOLLON Hochschule der Gesundheitswirtschaft
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€4800
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Bremen, Germany
Fields
health, psychology, social-work, nursing
Why this works
- Tuition of €4,800 per year is moderate for a German private university, where peer institutions often charge €8,000–15,000 annually.
- Specialises in health, psychology, social work, and nursing — fields with strong and growing labour demand across Germany.
- An EU/Schengen diploma is recognised across 27 member states, widening your career geography beyond Germany alone.
- Germany grants non-EU graduates an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving structured time to convert a degree into employment.
- Bremen is a mid-size Hanseatic city with a compact student scene, lower cost of living than Munich or Frankfurt, and solid healthcare-sector employers nearby.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is an accessible entry threshold for motivated CIS applicants with standard English preparation.
What to check
- This is a private university: unlike most German public universities, it charges tuition, and public alternatives in Bremen cost little to nothing for EU students.
- Non-EU applicants must prove financial self-sufficiency via a German blocked account (Sperrkonto), currently around €11,904 per year — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Daily life, internships, and clinical placements in Bremen operate primarily in German; limited German proficiency will restrict your practical integration and career options.
- Non-EU school leavers whose secondary diploma is not directly recognised in Germany may need to complete a Studienkolleg or preparatory college year before admission.
- As a specialised private institution, the campus network and alumni base are smaller than at large public research universities, which may limit internship and research connections.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.