- Founded
- 1991
- Students
- 826
- International
- 3.8%
- Programmes
- 11
About Evangelische Hochschule Dresden
Evangelische Hochschule Dresden (EHS Dresden) is a state-recognised, church-affiliated University of Applied Sciences founded in 1991 under the patronage of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Saxony. It specialises in social work, education, nursing, and theology - offering programmes in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Nursing, Protestant Religious and Community Pedagogy, Social Management, and Counselling in Diversity Contexts.
The institution operates on a small scale with approximately 826 students (WS 2024/25) across two campuses: the main campus in Dresden (Dürerstraße 25) and a satellite campus in Moritzburg. This size enables small group teaching, personalised mentoring, and close faculty-student contact - characteristics the EHS explicitly emphasises in its profile.
A Protestant mission is central to EHS Dresden's identity: theological and ethical content is integrated across all programmes, and students of all faiths are admitted, provided they show openness to this orientation. The institution is a signatory of the Weltoffene Hochschulen initiative against xenophobia and has an active DAAD-funded FIT Project supporting international students from application through labour-market entry.
Specialist university for social work, education, nursing, and theology - one of the few church-affiliated Fachhochschulen in Sachsen
Small cohort sizes (approx. 826 students total) enabling personalised mentoring and close faculty contact
DAAD-funded FIT Project provides dedicated support for international students from application through graduation
No tuition fees; semester contribution of ~€355 includes a Germany-wide public transport ticket
Two campuses: main campus in Dresden city and specialist campus in Moritzburg for religious education
State recognition for graduates as Sozialarbeiter:in (social workers) upon completing the Social Work bachelor
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 1991
- Students
- 826
- International
- 3.8% (WS 2024/25)
- Programmes
- 11
Study programmes
11 accredited degrees at Evangelische Hochschule Dresden.
Showing 1–11 of 11 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
No tuition fees are charged. The semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is €354.93 per semester from WS 2026/27 (previously €336.93 in WS 2025/26). This covers student services (Studentenwerksbeitrag), the Germany-wide semester ticket (Deutschlandticket), and AStA fee. Sachsen does not impose a non-EU surcharge at this institution.
Admission requirements
International applicants must hold a recognised university entrance qualification (Hochschulreife or equivalent). German language proficiency at C1 level is required; accepted certificates are telc C1 Hochschule, TestDaF (minimum 16 points, at least 3 points per skill area), or Goethe-Zertifikat C1. At application stage a registration confirmation for a C1 exam is accepted. Subject-specific prerequisites apply: Social Work and Early Childhood Education require at least 6 months of relevant practical experience (min. 20 hrs/week); Nursing requires a practice-institution contract and medical fitness certification. APS certificate is required for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants per standard German regulations. Enquiries from international prospective students should be directed to Florian Bogner ([email protected]) or the International Office.
Application deadlines
Bachelor (full-time): Social Work - 1 April annually; Early Childhood Education - 1 June; Nursing - 1 June (winter semester), 1 December (summer semester); Protestant Religious and Community Education - 1 May (music specialisation), 1 June (other tracks). Master deadlines are programme-specific; check individual programme pages on ehs-dresden.de.
How international applicants apply
Not used. ehs Dresden runs its own admission procedure: applications are submitted via its own portal and reviewed by a selection committee (lecturers, students and practice representatives). German C1 is required (telc C1 Hochschule, TestDaF min. 16 pts, or Goethe-Zertifikat C1). Additional special study places exist for applicants from Central/Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet region and for applicants with a refugee background. Not listed as a uni-assist member university.
Languages of instruction
All programmes are taught in German. C1 German proficiency is mandatory for admission.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Campuses & locations
Main campus at Dürerstraße 25, 01307 Dresden. Houses administration, library, dining, and the majority of programmes.
Satellite campus at Bahnhofstraße 9, 01468 Moritzburg. Hosts the Evangelische Religions- und Gemeindepädagogik (Protestant Religious and Community Education) bachelor programme.
Living in Dresden
Dresden, capital of the state of Sachsen (Saxony), is a mid-sized city of approximately 570,000 known for its Baroque architecture, the Semperoper opera house, and world-class museums. Student living costs are 30-40% lower than in western German cities; shared-flat rents average around €332/month including utilities. The city sits on the Elbe river and borders the Saxon Switzerland National Park, offering extensive outdoor recreation alongside a thriving cultural scene.
Student life & support
EHS Dresden's small size fosters a close-knit campus community. The International Office runs a dedicated integration programme (FIT Project, DAAD-funded) that spans a two-week preparatory course, academic writing support, and cultural activities. The ehs international student group organises regular social and cultural events. STIBET stipends and a €1,000 DAAD Prize are available for outstanding international students. The Germany-wide semester ticket is included in the semester contribution, covering public transport nationally.
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