DHGS Deutsche Hochschule für Gesundheit und Sport
About
Private university in Berlin, teaching health, sport, psychology and nursing — tuition from €7,200/year and an IELTS minimum of 6. An EU-recognised degree comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, and Berlin is Germany's largest student and startup city, with dense internship networks across creative, tech, and social sectors.
DHGS is based in Berlin, one of Europe's healthiest cities in terms of sports infrastructure and fitness culture. The city is young, affordable, and has a dense network of gymnasiums, CrossFit boxes, and running clubs—perfect if you're choosing this school partly for the lifestyle. Getting internships in the city's sports scene is realistic.
Accommodation
DHGS operates no dormitory and offers no formal housing support beyond general advice to search early. It is not on Studierendenwerk Berlin's dorm-eligible list, so all students rely on the private rental market. Sport-science students should budget extra time given DHGS's smaller Berlin campus and limited local student-housing infrastructure.
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Why this works
- At €7,200 per year, tuition is moderate for a German private university in health and sport fields.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants with standard preparation.
- A German university diploma is EU-recognised, supporting career mobility across 27 member states.
- Berlin's large economy and startup scene creates strong internship and employer networks in health and sport sectors.
- After graduation, Germany offers an 18-month job-seeker visa to find employment without leaving the country.
- International students in Germany may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year alongside studies.
What to check
- This is a private university — public German universities often charge no tuition for non-EU students outside Baden-Württemberg, making €7,200 a real opportunity cost.
- Before applying, non-EU school leavers may need to complete a Studienkolleg or have a recognised university entrance qualification.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of around €11,904 for a student visa — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Daily life and administration in Berlin are primarily in German; limited German proficiency creates friction outside the classroom.
- Berlin has a well-documented housing shortage; finding affordable student accommodation can take months and requires early action.
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