Study in Hannover (Germany): All private universities & degree programs from architecture to social pedagogy

Leibniz University Hannover

Leibniz University Hannover was founded in 2011 and is a private, state-recognized university based in Hannover. It currently has around 600 students and offers dual, part-time and full-time degree programs in the fields of business and technology.

Leibniz University Hannover places a special focus on practice-integrating bachelor's and master's degree programs.

Expo Plaza 11, 30539 Hannover

In Hanover, for example, the Leibniz University Hannover offers these courses:

FHM University of Applied Sciences

The FHM University of Applied Sciences was founded in 2000, has its headquarters in Bielefeld and is a private, state-recognized university. The university offers courses of study in part-time or full-time, part-time, dual or distance learning and currently has about 5800 students.

FHM offers bachelor's and master's degree programs from many fields of study, ranging from technology and business, to media and communications, to sports, social studies and psychology. In addition to its headquarters in Bielefeld, it has several locations in Germany, including Hanover.

Lister Straße 17, 30163 Hannover

Here is a selection of interesting courses offered by the University of Applied Sciences in Hanover:

Carl Remigius Medical School

Carl Remigius Medical School (CRMS) was founded in 2016 and is a private, state-recognized university with a focus on healthcare professions. CRMS is part of the Department of Health & Social Sciences at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. Its headquarters are in Idstein, with additional main locations in Cologne, Munich and Hamburg, as well as a new offshoot in Hannover.

The university is named after the analytical chemist and founder of the "Chemisches Labor zu Wiesbaden" (today Institut Fresenius) Carl Remigius Fresenius and offers study programs in the fields of health and nursing that are practical and scientifically based.

These include, for example, bachelor's and master's degree programs in Physician Assistance, Medical Education and Nursing Education. CRMS attaches great importance to high quality teaching and research as well as close cooperation with clinics and other healthcare institutions.

Schützenallee 1, 30519 Hannover

Currently, Carl Remigius Medical School offers these degree programs at its new location in Hanover:

IU International University of Applied Schiences

IU International University of Applied Sciences is the largest university in Germany with over 100,000 enrolled students. The university is located in Erfurt, Thuringia, but IU also offers campus study programs in numerous other cities in Germany.

IU has a branch in Hanover, through which both dual degree programs and campus study programs with online modules are offered. The university also offers more than 100 distance learning programs that can be studied regardless of location.

Siemensstraße 10, 30173 Hannover

At its campus in Hanover, IU International University of Applied Sciences offers many interesting degree programs. For example:

FOM University of Applied Sciences

FOM University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest private universities of applied sciences in Germany, located in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1993, a total of 53,836 students were enrolled at FOM in the winter semester of 2021/2022.

The university operates more than 30 campuses in Germany, including one in Hannover. FOM's degree programs are geared toward working professionals and offer flexible time models to enable face-to-face lectures parallel to company work or training

Berliner Allee 7, 30175 Hannover

In Hanover, for example, the FOM University of Applied Sciences offers these courses:

University of Applied Management

HAM University of Applied Management is a private, state-approved university of applied sciences, which is located in Ismaning/Bavaria and was founded in 2004. In WS 2019/2020, a total of 3287 students were enrolled.

What makes the University of Applied Management special is its semi-virtual, hybrid study concept, which combines online or distance learning with face-to-face seminars. In addition to its headquarters in Ismaning, HAM operates other study centers, including one in Hanover.

Philipsbornstraße 2, 30165 Hannover

For example, the University of Applied Management offers the following degree programs at the Hanover campus:

DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences

DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognized university with its headquarters in Bad Sooden-Allendorf, which was founded in 1998. In the winter semester 2019/2020, approximately 8,300 students were enrolled at the university.

The university offers degree programs 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 centers in Germany and Austria, such as here in Hannover.

Wilhelmstraße 2, 30171 Hannover

In cooperation with the Hanover Chamber of Skilled Crafts, for example, a "trial distance learning model" is offered on a part-time basis, which includes three qualifications (journeyman's certificate, master craftsman's qualification, bachelor's degree) to accompany a skilled crafts apprenticeship:

In addition, distance learning courses with real presence phases are offered, e.g.:

Dual study in Hanover

The dual study program is a special form of study that combines practical training with university studies. Theoretical phases at a university or university of cooperative education alternate with practical phases in the company. The aim of dual studies is to provide students with practical skills and knowledge in addition to sound theoretical knowledge.

The practical phases can look very different depending on the course of study and the company. In some cases, they are block internships lasting several weeks or months. In other cases, students complete regular practical phases at the company on set days per week or month.

The dual study program offers the advantage that students gain an early insight into practical work and can already gain valuable work experience during their studies. In addition, dual study programs are often linked to a training contract and remuneration, which enables financial independence during the course of study.

The courses of study offered in the dual system are very diverse and range from classic engineering and business administration courses to specialized courses such as nursing management or event management.

Here is an overview of some interesting study programs for dual studies in Hannover:

Here you can study NC-free at private universities in Hannover

Private universities often have a specific focus on certain courses of study or professional fields and can also be an interesting alternative to state universities for students. Apart from dual courses of study, where a training company often assumes the costs, private universities are, however, usually associated with higher costs for the studies due to fees incurred.

Unlike state universities, however, most private universities in Germany are able to offer many places without a numerus clausus (NC). This gives applicants a greater chance of studying their desired course without having to settle for another subject because of their grade point average.

This is what private universities in Hannover have to say about the NC:

Leibniz University of Applied Sciences: „Studying at a private university such as Leibniz University of Applied Sciences is associated with higher financial expenses than at a state university, but our study conditions are excellent and we look at the individual and not only at formal requirements such as the NC when selecting applicants.“ - FAQ

FHM University of Applied Sciences: „The study programs at FHM are not subject to a numerus clausus (NC).“ - FAQ

CRMS: „No. Depending on the course of study/training, admission days or interviews are held, the results of which are considered decisive.“ - FAQ

IU: „There is no numerus clausus at IU - instead, you will have an interview with your student advisor.“ - über die Zulassung

FOM: „No. At the FOM University of Applied Sciences, you only need to present a high school diploma or vocational baccalaureate.“ - FAQ

HAM: „No, at the University of Applied Management you can study NC-free in the Bachelor's program as well as in the Master's program. The university allocates study places primarily according to the date of receipt of the application and on the basis of the letter of motivation.“ - FAQ

DIPLOMA: „We want to encourage everyone to train or further their education via a bachelor's or master's degree program, completely independent of a numerus clausus [...] The chance to start a degree program should not only be determined by good school grades, but above all by individual commitment and the willingness to further qualify oneself professionally!“ - Grußwort

State universities

There are six state universities in Hanover:

• Leibniz University Hannover: The university was founded in 1831 and is the largest university in Hannover with around 30,000 students. It offers a wide range of subjects in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as law and economics.
• Hanover University of Applied Sciences: The university was founded in 1971 and, with around 10,000 students, is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Lower Saxony. It offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs in the fields of technology, business, design and social studies.
• Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH): The MHH was founded in 1965 and, with just under 3,800 students, is one of the largest and most renowned medical universities in Germany. It offers degree programs in human medicine, dentistry, biomedicine and nursing sciences and conducts a large number of research projects in these fields.
• Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media: The university was founded in 1897 and is one of the largest and most renowned music universities in Germany with around 1,300 students. It offers degree programs in music, theater, media and design.
• Municipal University of Administration in Lower Saxony: The university was founded in 2007 and specializes in training managers for the public sector. It offers degree programs in administration and law and cooperates closely with the city of Hannover and other municipalities and public institutions in Lower Saxony. As of winter semester 2016/2017, more than 1,000 students were enrolled.
• University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover: The university was founded in 1778 and is the oldest and one of the most renowned veterinary universities in Germany. It offers degree programs in veterinary medicine, life sciences and veterinary pharmacy and runs a large number of research projects in these fields. With around 2,400 students, it is a comparatively small university.