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Deutsch The DHGS German University for Health and Sport is a state-recognized, private university with its headquarters in Berlin. It was founded in 2007 and is one of the larger private universities in Berlin with around 2,700 students (as of the summer semester 2024). In addition to the campus in Berlin, the university has study centres in Ismaning, Unna, Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Cologne, Leipzig, as well as in Innsbruck and Vienna.
The DHGS offers a semi-virtual study concept that combines online and on-site teaching in the sense of blended learning. In each semester, students complete five modules in four-week blocks. Three weeks are spent in virtual learning phases, followed by two days of on-site classes with practical exercises and exams. This study format is particularly well-suited for balancing professional or family commitments.
The university offers bachelor's and master's programmes in the fields of psychology, health, and sport. The academic degrees include Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Master of Science (M.Sc.), and Master of Arts (M.A.). Study programmes include, among others, medical education, physiotherapy, physician assistance, applied psychology, positive psychology & coaching, fitness training and management, as well as social work & sport.
The DHGS is divided into three faculties: psychology, sports sciences, and health. The programmes are characterized by a strong practical orientation. Many lecturers have extensive professional experience and teach theoretical content using practical methods.
The university is state-recognized by the Berlin Senate Chancellery, institutionally accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities, and system-accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Study Programmes in Germany. In addition, the psychology programmes are recognized by the Professional Association of German Psychologists (BDP).
A special feature of the DHGS is its close collaboration with practical partners from the health and sports sectors. Cooperation partners include the Malteser Hilfsdienst, the Accident Hospital Berlin, the Federal Ministry of Health, the Bavarian Tennis Association, and numerous other organizations.
The university's mission statement emphasizes the development of action competence, the connection of science and practice, as well as the promotion of personal responsibility, intercultural openness, and lifelong learning. International cooperations and exchange programs also support the international orientation of the DHGS.
The university also enables studying without a high school diploma under certain conditions in accordance with §11 of the Berlin Higher Education Act. Training and professional achievements can be credited towards the degree after individual assessment.
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General Admission Requirements:
You must have a general university entrance qualification according to § 10 BerlHG or a higher education entrance qualification for professionally qualified individuals according to § 11 BerlHG.
Language Proficiency:
Since you are not a German citizen and did not obtain your higher education entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution, you must provide proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language. This proof must meet the standards set by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany as of December 12, 2007.
Application Process:
Specific Requirements for Study Programs:
Each study program may have specific admission requirements detailed in the respective study and examination regulations. It is essential to check these requirements for your chosen program.
Bachelor's and Master's Programs:
If you are applying for a master's program, you may do so even if you have not yet completed your bachelor's degree. However, you must demonstrate that you are likely to complete your bachelor's degree by the end of the first semester of the master's program. Your admission will be provisional, pending the completion of your bachelor's degree.
For further detailed guidance, you can refer to the Admission Regulations of DHGS or contact the university's admissions office directly.