# HMU Health and Medical University Potsdam

> private · Potsdam · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €5900 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All degree programmes (Bachelor/Master), any semester — international applicants | Rolling | HMU states explicitly there is no official application deadline for degree programmes; apply as early as possible after semester start since admission stops once course capacity is full. Non-EU applicants without a German-system qualification apply via the central application service (uni-assist) but the rolling policy still applies. Source: https://www.health-and-medical-university.de/service-bewerbung/frequently-asked-questions/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Potsdam
- **Region:** Brandenburg
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** health, psychology, medicine, education
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.hmu-potsdam.de/en/
- **Address:** Olympischer Weg 1, 14471 Potsdam
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Potsdam is a beautiful palace town just 30 km from Berlin, with lakeside calm and easy access to the capital's job market and cultural life. Student life balances small-town quiet with Berlin's vibrant energy nearby. Rent is lower than Berlin but you have Berlin's opportunities at your doorstep. Parks, palaces, and a relaxed vibe make it perfect if you want serious study without Berlin's chaos.

## Strengths

- At €5,900/year, tuition is lower than many private European medical-track universities, though higher than German public options.
- Fields cover health, psychology, and medicine — a focused cluster for students targeting healthcare careers.
- An EU diploma from Germany is recognised across all Schengen member states, widening graduate job markets.
- Germany grants 18 months of post-study job-seeker visa rights, giving graduates time to find work without leaving.
- Potsdam sits next to Berlin, offering access to a major metropolitan economy, internships, and student life on a smaller-city budget.
- The IELTS minimum of 6.0 is moderate, making this accessible to CIS students without top-tier English scores.

## Watch out for

- Germany's public universities charge little or no tuition for non-EU students (outside Baden-Württemberg), making €5,900/year a significant premium to consider.
- Non-EU students must open a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) with roughly €11,904 to prove living funds — a substantial upfront financial hurdle.
- Daily life, local bureaucracy, and many co-curricular activities in Germany are conducted in German; limited German skills create a real integration barrier.
- CIS school-leavers without a recognised university entrance qualification may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding 1–2 semesters.
- Private universities in Germany are not always covered by the same accreditation frameworks as public ones; verify programme-level recognition before enrolling.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €500–650
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Potsdam
- **Notes:** No university dormitories. Potsdam private market: shared rooms €300–€500/month, studios €500–€800. Studentenwerk Potsdam has limited places primarily for Uni Potsdam students. Apply to private providers early.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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