About DIPLOMA Hochschule - Private Fachhochschule Nordhessen
DIPLOMA Hochschule is a private, permanently state-recognised university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) headquartered in Bad Sooden-Allendorf, northern Hesse. The institution received state approval from the Hessian Ministry for Science and Arts in 1997 and has been in continuous operation since 1998. It holds accreditations from FIBAA, AQAS, AHPGS, and ZFU.
The university offers bachelor's and master's programmes in six discipline clusters: Business & Law, Design & Media, Health & Therapy, Psychology, Social Work & Education, and Engineering & IT. These are delivered in three formats: full distance learning (Fernstudium), dual studies (Duales Studium), and on-campus programmes at its two main campuses in Bad Sooden-Allendorf (Campus Nordhessen) and Leipzig.
Teaching is carried out by over 800 practitioners and academics and is organised in small, fixed study groups. The university has been expanding steadily, reaching 38 accredited bachelor's and master's degrees as of 2022 and adding dual study and osteopathy programmes by 2025.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1997
Permanently state-recognised private Fachhochschule since 1997, accredited by FIBAA, AQAS, AHPGS, and ZFU
Two main campuses (Bad Sooden-Allendorf and Leipzig) plus 20+ study centres nationwide
Six discipline clusters spanning engineering, health, psychology, social work, business, and design
Three study formats: full distance learning, dual studies, and on-campus programmes
On-campus residence hall (59 rooms) and specialist labs including mechatronics complex
Officially designated TestDaF examination centre at Campus Nordhessen
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
DIPLOMA Hochschule is a private institution and charges tuition fees. The official site indicates approximately €500 per month for on-campus programmes; total monthly costs including housing (~€350) and living expenses (~€300) are estimated at ~€1,250 for the Bad Sooden-Allendorf campus. No semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) separate from tuition is mentioned for non-public-fee components. Dual-study tuition is typically covered by the employer. Specific per-semester fee amounts are not published as a flat rate on the official site and should be confirmed directly with the admissions office, as an Early Bird discount of €10/month was offered for 2026/27 enrolment.
Admission requirements
International applicants must hold a recognised Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB). Foreign secondary-school certificates are assessed via the anabin database; individual Einzelfallprüfung may apply if the institution or qualification is not listed. Minimum German language requirement for admission is B2 (recognised certificates: TestDaF, telc, Goethe). Students without a directly qualifying certificate may enter a preparatory course leading to the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP), for which B1 German is the minimum entry level. The APS certificate is not mentioned on the official site; however, Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants should independently verify whether their prior qualification triggers the APS requirement, as this is an embassy-level mandatory check that individual universities do not always advertise. Two application checklists exist: one for EU applicants and one for non-EU applicants, available via the International Office.
Application deadlines
On-campus (Präsenzstudium) programmes: October intake only. Online/distance learning: April and October intakes. An Early Bird deadline of 30 June applies for the winter semester 2026/27. Exact deadlines for international applicants should be confirmed with the International Office as visa processing timelines require earlier submission.
Languages of instruction
All programmes are taught in German. No English-taught degree programmes are listed on the official site.
Campuses & locations
Main campus and headquarters; Am Hegeberg 2, 37242 Bad Sooden-Allendorf. Facilities include 59 residence hall rooms, two computer labs (36 workstations), a mechatronics laboratory complex, and a media centre with 300,000+ e-books and 350+ journals. Also an official TestDaF examination centre.
Second main campus at Comeniusstraße 17, 04315 Leipzig.
More than 20 affiliated study and examination centres across Germany including Aalen, Baden-Baden, Bad Oeynhausen, Berlin, Bonn, Hamburg, Hannover, Heidelberg, Kassel, Mannheim, München, and others — supporting distance and dual-study formats with in-person seminars.
Living in Hessen
Bad Sooden-Allendorf is a small spa town (Kurstadt) in northern Hesse, located in the Werra valley at the edge of the Kaufunger Wald nature area. It lies roughly equidistant between Göttingen, Kassel, and Erfurt. The town is known for its medieval half-timbered architecture and salt-spring health resort tradition. Living costs are low by German standards, with student accommodation available from approximately €350 per month.
Student life & support
Campus Nordhessen offers 59 on-site residence hall rooms, making it viable as a residential campus. Small study groups and a policy of direct faculty contact are central to the teaching model. The mechatronics lab and media centre with digital library access support practical learning. The campus holds TestDaF testing sessions on site. The surrounding region offers hiking and outdoor recreation; Göttingen and Kassel are accessible by regional rail for urban amenities.
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Accredited Programmes
31
Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
15
Master
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