Study in Goettingen: All private universities & degree programmes from Mechatronics to Psychology

PFH Private University of Applied Sciences

The PFH Private University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1995 and is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences that has established itself as an "entrepreneurial and start-up university".

In the winter semester of 2022/2023, around 4,500 students were enrolled at the university and the PFH had two further locations at this time, Stade and Berlin.

The university offers degree programmes in the subject areas of Business Studies, Engineering, Healthcare Technology and (Business) Psychology. Many of the PFH's degree programmes can also be completed as distance learning courses.

For the systematic education and promotion of self-employed people, the Private University of Applied Sciences Goettingen has a "Centre for Entrepreneurship" set up specifically for this purpose.

Weender Landstrasse 3-7, 37073 Goettingen

Here is a selection of popular degree programmes offered by the PFH in Goettingen:

DIPLOMA Univ. of Appl. Scis. Bad Sooden-Allendorf

Diploma University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university with its head office in Bad Sooden-Allendorf, about 25 minutes outside Goettingen by train. It was founded in 1998 and in the winter semester 2019/2020, around 8,500 students were enrolled at the university.

The university offers degree programmes in the fields of business and law, technology, information technology, social sciences and health, as well as design and media - and also via distance learning and at around 30 other locations and study centres in Germany and Austria.

Am Hegeberg 2, 37242 Bad Sooden-Allendorf

At its headquarters in Bad Sooden-Allendorf, DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences offers these popular degree programmes, among others:

Dual study programme in Goettingen

The dual study programme is a practice-oriented form of study in which theoretical phases at a university or university of cooperative education alternate with practical phases in the company. The aim is to provide students with practical skills and knowledge in addition to sound theoretical knowledge.

The practical phases can look different depending on the degree programme and company, for example block internships or regular practical phases on set days per week or month. This combination of theory and practice allows students to gain insights into practice at an early stage and gain valuable professional experience.

Often, dual study programmes are linked to a training contract and remuneration, which enables financial independence during the studies.

Unfortunately, none of the private universities in Goettingen currently offer their degree programmes as dual studies, but this could soon change due to the increasing popularity of this form of study.

State universities

There are two state universities in Goettingen:

• Georg-August-University of Goettingen: The Georg-August-University of Goettingen is a university rich in tradition and strong in research, founded in 1737. It offers a wide range of subjects and degree programmes in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and medicine.
• University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HAWK): The Hildesheim/Holzminden/Goettingen University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a university of applied sciences founded in 1971. It is spread over three locations and offers mainly practice-oriented degree programmes in the fields of culture, social affairs, design, business and technology.