Key Facts

Degree

B.Sc.

Duration

7 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Änderungen mit Auflagen

Until Sep 2031

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

210 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Bochum, Gesundheitscampus

Intakes per Year

1

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:
No tuition fees
semester contribution:
354.80 EUR per semester (includes Deutschlandsemesterticket)

Non-EU / International

tuition:
No tuition fees
semester contribution:
354.80 EUR per semester (includes Deutschlandsemesterticket)

The B.Sc. programme in Physiotherapie is offered by Hochschule für Gesundheit - University of Applied Sciences, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Bochum, Germany, spanning 7 semesters (210 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Änderungen mit Auflagen accreditation. International applicants apply through uni-assist. GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

DE

German — DSH-2 or equivalent (TestDaF 4x4, telc C1 Hochschule, Goethe C2) required for non-native speakers

Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

  • Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (Abitur, Fachabitur, or equivalent) required. Health certificate (Gesundheitszeugnis, max 3 months old) required at enrolment. Pre-practical not mandatory but recommended. Apply via hochschulstart.de (DoSV) by 15 July. Non-EU applicants apply via uni-assist.

Additional Requirements

  • NC (zulassungsbeschränkt)

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Bochum

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Study Fields

Gesundheitswissenschaft Physiotherapie Rehabilitationswissenschaften

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule für Gesundheit - University of Applied Sciences welcomes international applicants for its B.Sc. in Physiotherapie in Bochum. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 7 semesters (approximately 3.5 years), totalling 210 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,208/year), and living expenses.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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