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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Therapy Sciences - Speech Therapy under the number 1162223c. Who this German-taught distance degree suits — and what you need to get in
This programme targets practising and trainee speech and language therapists who want an academic upgrade from abroad or within Germany. It fits you if you are a qualified Logopädin/Logopäde (speech and language therapist) aiming to deepen evidence-based practice and digital therapy, or if you are in vocational training and need a flexible, fully online route to a recognised Bachelor’s degree. It also suits international professionals with a comparable therapy qualification who plan to keep working while studying from their home country.
Admission requirements
To qualify, you need a therapy background in Logopädie and a recognised university entrance route. Key points:
- Completed three-year vocational training in Logopädie (speech and language therapy) OR a valid training contract in Logopädie with the first training year successfully completed.
- Plus one of the following higher-education entrance routes: Allgemeine Hochschulreife, Fachgebundene Hochschulreife or Fachhochschulreife; OR admission without Abitur via an approved professional advancement qualification, a probationary study phase, or one successfully completed study year at a German university.
- International applicants: admission is possible if your professional training and school-leaving certificate are equivalent to the German requirements. Individual recognition of foreign qualifications is carried out by the university; submit official documents in the original language and, where applicable, certified translations.
- Language of instruction: German. You need very good German for lectures, scientific reading and assessments. If you are not a native speaker, be prepared to document advanced German proficiency during admission.
- Mode: distance learning with monthly start; no compulsory on-campus classes are planned.
Personal requirements
Success in a fully online, German-taught programme depends on your ability to manage yourself and your time. You should be comfortable with academic reading and writing in German, handling digital learning platforms, and applying research methods to your clinical context. Expect a substantial workload alongside your job: plan for consistent weekly study blocks and peak phases before submissions and exams. As a rule of thumb, many working students allocate 15–25 hours per week, with more in intensive weeks, especially because prior vocational training compresses the academic part into three semesters. Persistence, realistic scheduling and proactive communication with lecturers will be crucial when studying from abroad without campus routines.
What will you study in the Therapiewissenschaften – Logopädie at SRH Fernhochschule – The Mobile University?
The programme is taught in German. You need confident academic German to follow courses, literature and assessments. The degree builds the scientific foundation of speech and language therapy, connects it to healthcare systems and equips you to plan, conduct and evaluate therapy based on evidence and guidelines.
Therapy science foundations and communication. You start by grounding your practice in theory and scholarship: modules in Scientific Work, Introduction to Therapy Sciences, and Therapeutic Communication connect day-to-day clinical work with academic methods and models specific to logopaedics.
Evidence-based practice and research methods. You learn to read, assess and apply research to clinical decisions. This block covers Evidence-based Practice and Guideline Work, as well as Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, including how to interpret studies for use in therapy planning.
Healthcare context and integrative approaches. Speech and language therapy takes place within systems. You will analyse Institutional Frameworks of the Healthcare System, explore Naturopathy and Integrative Medicine, and work with Therapeutic Models and Theories in Logopaedics, always with a view to interprofessional collaboration.
Digital therapy and innovation. The programme addresses change in the profession, including Digital Therapy in Logopaedics and innovative therapy formats. You examine opportunities and limitations of telepractice, digital tools and data-informed care.
Electives allow you to tailor the degree. You can deepen your profile in areas such as Prevention, Health Promotion and Rehabilitation, Strategic Management in Healthcare, Psychological Competencies, Business Administration, Legal Aspects and Digital Topics in Therapy.
Practice project and thesis. A capstone Practice Project bridges theory and your clinical environment, and the Bachelor’s thesis (B.Sc., 180 ECTS) demonstrates your ability to work independently on a therapy-science question. SRH Fernhochschule is a Fachhochschule (university of applied sciences) that is staatlich anerkannt (state-recognised). The distance programme is approved under the German Distance Learning Protection Act (ZFU no. 1162223c).
Credit for prior learning. If you are a trained or training speech and language therapist, substantial prior learning is typically recognised. In this Logopaedics track, the academic phase then runs over three semesters (semesters 4–6 in the curriculum) to complete the full 180 ECTS.
How does studying in the Therapiewissenschaften – Logopädie work?
You study flexibly by distance learning with monthly start dates. Teaching, learning materials and support are delivered online; no mandatory on-site attendance is planned. This format lets you combine study with clinical work in Germany or from abroad.
Teaching is in German – advanced language skills are essential
All modules, learning materials and assessments are in German. You should be comfortable reading academic texts, discussing clinical cases and writing assignments in German. If you do not yet work or study in a German-speaking environment, plan time to strengthen your language before you begin.
Distance learning with a monthly start
The study model is online distance learning (Fernstudium) with flexible monthly intakes. SRH Fernhochschule is based in Riedlingen (Baden-Württemberg), but teaching takes place on a digital campus, so you can participate from anywhere without relocating. The standard study path for the Logopaedics track comprises three academic semesters after recognition of prior learning.
Learning format, group sizes and support
You work through structured online modules with self-study materials, virtual sessions and guided assignments. Teaching in a Fachhochschule setting is practice-oriented and designed for working professionals. You can expect personal academic support from module leaders and programme staff; the distance format emphasises direct contact and feedback rather than large lecture halls.
Assessments and academic milestones
Assessment follows the study and examination regulations and typically includes written work and applied project tasks aligned with the modules. The programme culminates in a Practice Project and the Bachelor’s thesis, which together evidence your ability to translate research into therapy practice.
No compulsory on-site phases
For this distance programme, no mandatory classroom attendance is planned (ZFU-approved). That makes it suitable if you continue your clinical role alongside study or if you live outside Germany.
What does the Therapiewissenschaften – Logopädie cost?
Tuition is paid in monthly instalments, with different payment plans that lead to similar total costs over the programme. Regular, undiscounted options used by the university include: €449 per month over 18 months (about €8,082 in total), €349 over 25 months (about €8,725 in total), or €249 over 36 months (about €8,964 in total). The study model is distance learning, so there are no relocation costs or campus fees.
Plan for incidental study expenses such as literature, a reliable laptop and internet access. Because you study online, your living costs depend on where you reside. If you live in Germany, typical monthly living expenses range widely by city; many students continue working part-time or full-time alongside the programme to finance tuition.
Fees are usually billed monthly. If you pay from abroad, check your bank’s charges and exchange rates to avoid extra costs when sending euros.
What careers and recognition does the Therapiewissenschaften – Logopädie offer?
This is a state-recognised Bachelor of Science from a German Fachhochschule (university of applied sciences). The programme is accredited and awards 180 ECTS credits within the Bologna framework. That means the degree aligns with European higher education standards and supports international comparability, master’s admission in Germany and the EU, and transparent learning outcomes. As a German distance programme, it is also approved by the ZFU under the Distance Learning Act.
Career development focuses on academically grounded logopaedic practice and roles that benefit from research-informed decision-making and interprofessional skills. Typical paths include:
- Senior speech and language therapist roles in clinics, rehabilitation centres and outpatient practice
- Practice management, quality management or team leadership in healthcare providers
- Positions in prevention, health promotion and rehabilitation projects (public health and NGO settings)
- Education and mentoring in vocational training settings for logopaedics
- Research assistance in therapy science projects or evidence and guideline development
- Roles in digital health and telepractice, e.g. content and implementation for therapy platforms
Salaries vary by country, employer type (public vs. private), region and experience. In Germany, academic qualifications can support progression into higher pay bands in clinics or into self-employment with an expanded service portfolio.
Who is the Therapiewissenschaften – Logopädie right for – and who not?
This degree is designed for practising or trainee speech and language therapists who want to add an academic, research-informed layer to their professional profile and move into advanced clinical, management or education roles. The distance format fits people who prefer flexible study alongside work.
- You want to strengthen your practice with evidence-based methods and guideline work.
- You are interested in interprofessional collaboration and the wider healthcare system.
- You plan to take on leadership, quality management or educational responsibilities.
- You value flexibility: 100% distance learning, monthly start, and personal academic support.
- You want a state-recognised, accredited B.Sc. (180 ECTS) from Germany that aligns with Bologna standards.
There are also clear cases where the programme is not a good match. These points help you avoid a misfit and save time.
- You need an English-taught programme; all teaching and assessments here are in German.
- You are looking for an on-campus student experience in Germany; this is a fully online distance degree without mandatory classroom phases.
- You expect direct access to a regulated profession in a non-German country solely via this degree; many countries require local licensing or a domestic professional qualification in addition to an academic degree.
- You prefer highly structured, face-to-face teaching; self-directed online study and independent work are core to success here.
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