Study in Brandenburg (Germany): Private universities of applied sciences & universities + all courses of study

Interesting private universities in Berlin

Since Berlin is located in Brandenburg and therefore not so far away for Brandenburgers who want to study in Berlin, we also list a few of the most popular private universities in Berlin here. In addition to 11 state and 2 church universities, there are a total of 25 private universities of applied sciences and universities in Berlin. You can find an overview of all of them here: Study in Berlin: All private universities at a glance.

Fresenius University of Applied Sciences: Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest private universities of applied sciences in Germany. In the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 12991 students were enrolled at the university. The Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is located in Idstein, Hesse, and also has campuses in Cologne, Hamburg, Munich, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Berlin and New York. The university mainly offers degree programmes in the fields of economics and natural sciences. Special feature: Many courses are not only offered as attendance courses, but also as distance learning or evening study courses.

IU International University of Applied Sciences: With over 100,000 enrolled students (winter semester 2022/2023), IU is one of the largest private universities of applied sciences in Germany and the largest private distance learning university in Germany. The university is based in Erfurt, but IU offers its campus programmes in many other locations throughout Germany. In addition to the campus programmes in Business Administration & Management, among others, the university offers over 100 distance learning programmes as well as a variety of part-time and dual programmes.

FOM University of Applied Sciences: Alongside Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, FOM is one of the largest private universities of applied sciences and is based in Essen/North Rhine-Westphalia. FOM was founded in 1993. 54,425 students were enrolled at FOM in the winter semester 2019/2020. The study programmes at FOM are aimed at working professionals. Through various flexible time models, the classroom lectures take place parallel to a company job or training.

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences: The Macromedia University of Applied Sciences (formerly MHMK, Hochschule für Medien und Kommunikation) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Stuttgart. The university was founded in 2006, and a total of 3,833 students were enrolled at the university in the winter semester 2019/2020. Macromedia University of Applied Sciences also offers its degree programmes in Berlin, for example a Bachelor in Psychology and a Bachelor in Management.

University for Media, Communication and Business (HMKW): HMKW is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Berlin. The university was founded in 2008 and a total of 2,207 students were enrolled at HMKW in the winter semester 2019/2020. The university offers a range of degree programmes in the fields of design, journalism and communication, psychology and business/management. In addition to the campus in Berlin, the university is also represented in Frankfurt am Main, among other places.

BSP Business & Law School: The BSP is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences based in Berlin. The university was founded in 2009, and in the winter semester 2019/2020, a total of 1,324 students were enrolled at the business school. At its Creative Business faculty, the university currently offers 4 Bachelor's degree programmes ranging from Fashion Marketing to Fashion Journalism. In addition, study programmes in business administration, communication management and business psychology are offered.

SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences: SRH Berlin is a state-recognised, private university of applied sciences based in Berlin. The university was founded in 2009 and a total of 2,145 students were enrolled at SRH in the winter semester 2019/2020. The degree programmes are offered at the campuses in Berlin, Dresden and Hamburg. SRH Berlin also includes the SRH Berlin School of Design and Communication (formerly design akademie berlin) and other schools.

Medical School Berlin: Medical School Berlin - Hochschule für Gesundheit und Medizin (MSB) is a private, state-recognised university. The university was founded in 2012 and is located in Berlin-Wilmersdorf on Rüdesheimer Straße. In WS 2019/2020, a total of 1,650 students were enrolled at the university. The MSB consists of 2 faculties: the Faculty of Natural Sciences is a university faculty, the Faculty of Health Sciences is a university of applied sciences faculty. Since winter semester 2020, the university also offers a Master's programme in psychotherapy.

Studying medicine in Brandenburg

Courses in human medicine leading to a state examination are currently offered by just 4 private universities in Germany. Two of these universities are located in Brandenburg. I would like to briefly introduce you to these two universities and their degree programmes.

For more information, please click here: Study Medicine privately: All top Academic Programs compared.

Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane

The Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane is a university with municipal and non-profit sponsorship. The university operates 2 campuses, one in Brandenburg an der Havel and one in Neuruppin, on the grounds of the Ruppiner Kliniken in Fehrbelliner Straße 38. The university was founded in 2014. In WS 2019/2020, a total of 444 students were enrolled at MHB.

The degree programme in human medicine at the MHB lasts a total of 12.5 semesters and pursues the concept of personal medicine, i.e. attempts to integrate biomedical as well as psychosocial and sociocultural aspects in diagnostics and therapy as well as in the aetiopathogenesis formulation of disease patterns.

The degree programme is NC-free. 48 courses are offered per semester. A university entrance qualification is required for admission. Students are selected according to personal criteria, especially motivation, practical experience and personality.

In addition, applicants must prove that they have completed a 6-month internship before entering the degree programme, at least 3 months of which must be in nursing (MHB internship); the remaining months can be completed in nursing, in outpatient medical care as well as in a social institution or in a research institution as well as in other professional fields related to medicine. Training periods can be credited.

The study programme costs a total of 125,000 euros.

Health and Medical University Potsdam

The Health and Medical University is a private, state-recognised university located in the Villa Carlshagen in Potsdam. HMU started teaching in the winter semester 2020/21, making it the youngest of the 4 private universities offering human medicine studies in Germany.

The full-time programme lasts 12.5 semesters and is divided into 3 study sections. In the first stage, the pre-clinic, students complete the first part of the medical examination. The 2nd study stage, the clinical study stage, comprises a further 6 semesters. Subsequently, students complete the practical year in the 3rd study stage.

The general university entrance qualification is a prerequisite for admission. In addition, applicants undergo a selection procedure.

The tuition fees for the 1st and 2nd stage are 90,000 euros, payable in 60 equal monthly instalments of 1,500 euros each. For the third stage of studies, 4,500 euros are due, payable in 15 equal monthly instalments of 300 euros each.