Are there private universities in Germany offering Gerontology courses in English?

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I could not verify a dedicated Gerontology degree taught entirely in English at a private university in Germany. The specialist programmes in our current listing are German-taught. However, there are English-taught degrees in related fields, depending on whether your priority is ageing research or healthcare management.

The dedicated Gerontology options currently listed are:

• Gerontology B.A. at IU – online, 180 ECTS, taught in German.
• Gerontology, Health & Care B.A. at Kolping University – 180 ECTS, taught in German.
• Applied Gerontology M.A. at APOLLON – distance learning, 120 ECTS, taught in German.

An English-language description on our portal does not mean that the degree itself is taught in English. Always check the programme’s stated teaching language.

English-taught alternatives worth distinguishing:

• Integrated Social and Cognitive Psychology B.Sc. at Constructor University – an English-taught campus degree in Bremen, six semesters and 180 ECTS. It includes cognitive psychology, neuroscience, statistics and qualitative research methods, plus an elective on Managing Demographic Change in Organizations. This could provide a foundation for further study of psychological aspects of ageing, but it is not a specialist ageing programme.
• International Healthcare Management B.A. at IU – English-taught online study, 180 ECTS, covering healthcare systems, public health, epidemiology and management. IU also offers an International Healthcare Management M.A. with a 120-ECTS option. These are management degrees, not qualifications focused on working directly with older adults.
• International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics M.Sc. at Hochschule Fresenius – English-taught, full-time, four semesters and 120 ECTS. It covers epidemiology, health economics, outcomes research and the evaluation of healthcare interventions. It requires a relevant first degree and suits an interest in healthcare research rather than gerontology specifically.

For ageing research, the subject matters as much as the language. Psychological ageing, biological ageing and the organisation of care require different academic foundations. An ageing-related thesis may be possible within a broader degree, but the topic and suitable supervision need to be available; a general healthcare degree does not automatically provide a route into specialist ageing research.

If you want to work directly with older people in Germany, German will usually be important for communicating with service users, families and colleagues—even if your degree is taught in English. The language requirements depend on the role and employer.

You can compare English-taught options in our study finder, save them to your bookmarks, or ask Sophie, our virtual study adviser, for help. Our listing is not exhaustive; universities confirm current availability and admission requirements.

Are you looking for a bachelor’s or master’s degree, and is your main interest direct work with older adults or research into ageing?