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Private universities in Germany offer over 70 health management programmes – spanning general health management, hospital administration, Digital Health and disaster medicine. Formats include distance learning from €157/month, dual, part-time and full-time campus programmes. All are NC-free. Health management ranks among the top 3 most employable degrees in Germany, with job postings up over 112 % in five years and more than 46,000 open positions in the healthcare sector annually.
- Overview of all Courses
- How much does it cost to study health management at a private university?
- Are there English-taught health management programmes?
- Clinic management, Digital Health or Public Health: which path?
- Disaster and emergency management: a trending field
- How to get in: admission without NC
- Student visa, health insurance and working in Germany
- What do health management graduates earn in Germany?
- Frequently asked questions
- Related programmes at private universities
Overview of all Courses
We have a total of 74 courses in the field of Health Management. The first 20 top courses are displayed. Use the filter function or our search to discover more courses in the field.
International Healthcare Management
IU International University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 6 Semester
International Healthcare Management
IU International University of Applied Sciences · M.A. · 4 Semester
Fitness Economics
German University of Prevention and Health Management · B.A. · 7 Semester
International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics
Fresenius University of Applied Sciences · M.Sc. · 4 Semester
Health Management
APOLLON University of Health Care Management · MaHM · 3 Semester
Health Economics
APOLLON University of Health Care Management · B.A. · 6 Semester
International Healthcare Management
Frankfurt School of Finance and Management · MBA · 3 Semester
Healthcare Management
Fresenius University of Applied Sciences · M.A. · 4 Semester
Health Management
IU International University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 7 Semester
Health Management
German University of Prevention and Health Management · B.A. · 7 Semester
Public Health
IU International University of Applied Sciences · M.Sc. · 2 Semester
Dental Hygiene
DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences · B.Sc. · 4 Semester
Health and Social Care Management
Hamburger Fern-Hochschule · B.A. · 7 Semester
Digital Transformation Management - Healthcare
IU International University of Applied Sciences · M.A. · 2 Semester
Medical Controlling and Management
Medical School Berlin · B.Sc. · 6 Semester
International Health Care Management
accadis University of Applied Sciences · M.A. · 4 Semester
Health Management
IU International University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 6 Semester
Medical Economics
RH Cologne – University of Applied Science · M.Sc. · 4 Semester
Healthcare Management
Fresenius University of Applied Sciences · B.A. · 6 Semester
International Business - Healthcare Management
SRH University · MBA · 3 Semester
How much does it cost to study health management at a private university?
Tuition fees for health management at private universities in Germany range from €157 to €995 per month, depending on the study format:
| Format | Monthly | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Distance learning | €157–495 | €8,370–16,740 |
| On-campus (full-time) | €215–995 | €11,880–23,880 |
| Dual (work + study) | on request to €499 | on request to €14,658 |
| Part-time | €285–790 | €1,900–42,000 |
By international comparison, studying health management at a German private university is considerably cheaper than in the UK (£9,250/year), the US ($30,000–80,000/year for MHA/MBA programmes) or Australia (AUD 25,000–50,000/year). German private tuition typically ranges from €1,900 to €7,200 per year for distance learning – with no additional application fees.
| Course | University | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Economics, Master of Arts Distance learning program | APOLLON University of Health Care Management | 4 Semester | from 8760 € total from 311 € monthly | |
| Health Management, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | DIPLOMA University of Applied Sciences | 7 Semester | from 9319 € total from 157 € monthly | |
| Health care management, Master of Arts Distance learning program | Hamburger Fern-Hochschule | 5 Semester | from 10080 € total from 336 € monthly | |
| Health Management, Master of Arts Distance learning program | IU International University of Applied Sciences | 4 Semester | from 12775 € total from 449 € monthly |
Are there English-taught health management programmes?
Yes – several private universities offer health management programmes in English:
- IU International University: B.Sc./B.A. International Healthcare Management (distance learning, from €259/month)
- Frankfurt School: MBA International Healthcare Management (part-time, €42,000 total)
- Fresenius University: M.Sc. International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics (full-time)
- SRH University: MBA Healthcare Management (full-time, €21,540 total)
All other programmes in this category are taught in German. If you are considering a German-taught programme, you will need language skills at B2 to C1 level (CEFR).
| Course | University | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Healthcare Management, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | IU International University of Applied Sciences | 6 Semester | from 15063 € total from 259 € monthly | |
| International Business - Healthcare Management, Master of Business Administration On-campus program | SRH University | 3 Semester | from 21540 € total from 750 € monthly | |
| International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics, Master of Science On-campus program | Fresenius University of Applied Sciences | 4 Semester | from 21815 € total from 880 € monthly | |
| International Healthcare Management, Master of Business Administration On-campus program | Frankfurt School of Finance and Management | 3 Semester | from 42000 € total |
Clinic management, Digital Health or Public Health: which path?
Your specialisation determines your career profile and salary more than the study format or university. Four main paths are available:
| Criterion | Health Mgmt | Hospital Mgmt | Digital Health | Public Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Business + healthcare | Hospital operations | Technology + health | Population health |
| Core subjects | Controlling, law, QM | OR planning, DRG, medical controlling | EHR, AI, telemedicine | Epidemiology, prevention |
| Entry salary | €3,167/mo | €4,583/mo | €4,662/mo | €2,929/mo |
| Employers | Clinics, insurers, consulting | Hospitals, clinic groups | IT firms, startups, insurers | Government, NGOs, WHO |
General health management and health economics form the broadest cluster with around 25 programmes. The curriculum combines business administration (controlling, accounting, HR management) with healthcare-specific content: healthcare law, quality management, DRG reimbursement systems and health economics. Graduates manage budgets and processes in clinics, advise health insurers on contract development or lead consulting projects in the healthcare sector.
Hospital and nursing management programmes (MSH Hamburg, MSB Berlin, HMU Erfurt, Akkon) focus on OR planning, medical controlling, hospital financing and staff management – with the highest salary potential of all specialisations (up to €10,000+/month at executive level). Digital Health is the fastest-growing field: students learn health IT architecture, data protection and interoperability standards, preparing them to lead ePA implementation, AI diagnostics and telemedicine platforms. Public Health programmes teach epidemiology, biostatistics and health promotion, qualifying graduates for roles at government agencies, the WHO and research institutes.
| Course | University | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health, Master of Science Distance learning program | APOLLON University of Health Care Management | 4 Semester | from 8760 € total from 311 € monthly | |
| Digital Health, Bachelor of Science Distance learning program | IU International University of Applied Sciences | 6 Semester | from 15063 € total from 259 € monthly | |
| Health Management, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | IU International University of Applied Sciences | 6 Semester | from 15063 € total from 259 € monthly | |
| Hospital Management, Master of Science On-campus program | Medical School Hamburg | 4 Semester | from 15100 € total from 495 € monthly |
Disaster and emergency management: a trending field
Post-pandemic preparedness, NATO civil defence planning and climate-related disasters are driving demand for crisis management professionals. Students learn tactical emergency medicine, CBRN scenarios (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear), incident command, evacuation planning and crisis psychology. Graduates plan emergency concepts for hospitals, coordinate disaster responses for humanitarian organisations or advise governments on civil protection.
Fresenius University offers the M.Sc. Tactical Operations, Emergency and Disaster Medicine (part-time, €19,210 total) – the most-visited programme in this entire category. MSH Hamburg offers an M.A. Rescue Management (full-time, €21,160), and FHM offers a dual M.A. Rescue Management.
Crisis managers earn approximately €4,087/month at entry level, rising to €5,211/month with experience. Employers include humanitarian organisations, civil protection agencies, the German armed forces, hospitals with emergency centres and international organisations.
| Course | University | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rescue Management, Bachelor of Science Distance learning program | FHM University of Applied Sciences | 28 Months | ||
| Tactical Operations, Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Master of Science Part-time program | Fresenius University of Applied Sciences | 4 Semester | from 19210 € total from 790 € monthly | |
| Rescue Management, Bachelor of Science On-campus program | Medical School Hamburg | 9 Semester | from 21160 € total from 390 € monthly |
How to get in: admission without NC
Private universities in Germany do not apply a Numerus Clausus (NC) for health management. Requirements depend on the degree level:
- Bachelor: A secondary school qualification equivalent to the German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife. For international credentials: recognition via anabin or application through uni-assist.
- Master: A completed first degree (min. 180 ECTS). Some programmes require professional experience in healthcare.
- MBA: A completed first degree plus professional experience (typically 2–3 years). Frankfurt School and selected providers may require GMAT or TOEFL.
A medical background is not required for most programmes. However, some hospital and nursing management programmes recommend prior healthcare experience.
Student visa, health insurance and working in Germany
Non-EU students need a student visa and a blocked account (Sperrkonto) with at least €11,904 per year as proof of financial means. Health insurance is mandatory and costs around €120 per month for students under 30.
As a student, you may work up to 140 full days or 280 half days per year without a separate work permit. The Deutschlandticket (€63/month) provides unlimited access to local and regional public transport across Germany.
After graduation, you can apply for an 18-month job-seeking visa to find employment in Germany. Given the severe shortage of health management professionals, your chances of finding a position are excellent.
What do health management graduates earn in Germany?
Health management graduates work in hospitals and clinic groups, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical and MedTech firms, consulting, government agencies (e.g. RKI, WHO), fitness and rehabilitation centres or Digital Health startups. Salary varies significantly by specialisation:
| Specialisation | Entry level | Average | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health manager (general) | €3,167 | €4,842 | up to €6,742 |
| Hospital manager | €4,583 | €5,833 | €10,000+ |
| Digital Health manager | €4,662 | €5,488 | up to €6,104 |
| Public Health manager | €2,929 | €3,331 | up to €4,331 |
| Crisis manager | €4,087 | €4,223 | up to €5,211 |
Company size has a significant impact: large organisations (10,000+ employees) pay around €43,300/year on average, while small companies (<50 employees) average around €30,900/year. Salaries in western Germany are generally higher than in eastern Germany.
Sources: German Federal Employment Agency (Entgeltatlas), StepStone Salary Report 2025, gehalt.de 2025. All figures gross, before tax.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. IU International University offers a B.Sc./B.A. International Healthcare Management as distance learning. Frankfurt School has an MBA International Healthcare Management (part-time, €42,000). Fresenius University offers an M.Sc. International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics (full-time). SRH University offers an MBA Healthcare Management (full-time).
No. Most health management programmes do not require a medical or healthcare background. Professional experience in healthcare is an advantage for MBA programmes and some specialised master’s degrees in hospital management.
Health management focuses on the operational management of healthcare organisations – leadership, quality management and process optimisation. Health economics takes a macroeconomic perspective on healthcare systems: resource allocation, cost-effectiveness and health policy. Many programmes combine both perspectives.
Hospital management offers the highest salary potential. At executive level, hospital managers earn €6,667–10,000+ per month gross. Digital Health management also pays well, with entry salaries around €4,662/month. General health management starts at around €3,167/month.
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