Evangelische Hochschule Darmstadt (staatlich anerkannt) – Kirchliche Körperschaft des öffentlichen Rechts
Hessen, Germany
About Evangelische Hochschule Darmstadt (staatlich anerkannt) – Ki
Evangelische Hochschule Darmstadt (EHD) — now operating under the umbrella name Evangelische Hochschule Hessen (EHH) — is a state-recognised university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) under the patronage of the Evangelische Kirche in Hessen und Nassau (EKHN) and the Evangelische Kirche von Kurhessen-Waldeck (EKKW). Founded in 1971, it trains students for careers in social welfare, health care, and church-related services across three study locations in Hesse: Darmstadt (primary), Schwalmstadt-Treysa, and Kassel.
The university enrols approximately 1,650–1,700 students and is staffed by around 45 professors, 20 academic staff, and roughly 100 visiting lecturers per semester. Its deliberately small seminar sizes and strong student-teacher ratio create a personal academic atmosphere. EHH holds a family-friendly university certification (since 2022) and operates psychotherapeutic counselling for students.
Degree programmes cover Social Work (B.A./M.A.), Childhood Education (B.A.), Health Promotion, Religious Education, and Nonprofit Management (a fee-based continuing-education master's). The institution maintains 54 international partner universities across 23 countries and participates actively in the ERASMUS+ programme.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- 1,700
State-recognised Protestant university of applied sciences, founded 1971
Specialises in social work, education, health promotion, and church-related service professions
Three study locations: Darmstadt, Schwalmstadt-Treysa, and Kassel
54 international partner universities across 23 countries (ERASMUS+ active)
Family-friendly university certification since 2022
No tuition fees for standard bachelor's and master's programmes
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
No tuition fees for bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes. A one-time enrolment fee (Immatrikulationsgebühr) of €300 applies on first enrolment. The semester contribution is approximately €300 per semester (recalculated each semester; includes a regional public-transport semester ticket). No separate non-EU surcharge is mentioned. The Nonprofit Management continuing-education master's is a fee-based programme (approx. €12,900 total, excluding exam fees).
Admission requirements
Applicants must hold a German Hochschulzugangsberechtigung or a recognised equivalent foreign qualification. Applications are submitted via the university's online application portal (Bewerbungsamt). Language of instruction is mainly German; German-language programmes require proof of German proficiency. Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants whose prior qualification was earned in those countries must obtain an APS certificate before applying. Specific entry requirements vary by programme; contact the Bewerbungsamt for individual assessment.
Languages of instruction
Primarily German. Select bachelor's programmes (e.g. Social Work B.A., Childhood Education B.A.) are offered in English.
Campuses & locations
Primary campus
Study location in central Hesse
Study location in northern Hesse
Living in Hessen
Darmstadt is a city of around 160,000 in southern Hesse, roughly 30 km south of Frankfurt am Main. It is known as a 'City of Science' (Wissenschaftsstadt), home to multiple universities and research institutes including the Technical University of Darmstadt, h_da, and the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC). The city combines a compact historic centre with well-connected public transport links to Frankfurt, making it a practical and affordable base for students.
Student life & support
EHH Darmstadt offers a personal campus atmosphere with small seminar groups. The AStA (student union) organises social and cultural events. Psychotherapeutic counselling is available free of charge to enrolled students, funded by the Carls Foundation. The university actively supports students studying with children and holds a family-friendly certification. The ERASMUS+ network provides outgoing mobility options to 46 partner universities across Europe and beyond.
11
Accredited Programmes
5
Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
6
Master
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