Evangelische Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften - Evangelische Fachhochschule Nürnberg
Nürnberg, Bayern, Germany
- Founded
- 1927
- Students
- 1,300
- International
- 6.6%
- Programmes
- 18
About Evangelische Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften - Evan
The Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg (EVHN) - Lutheran University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg - is a state-recognised, church-sponsored university of applied sciences operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria (ELKB). Founded in 1927 as a social school for women, it was transformed into a Fachhochschule in 1971 and adopted its current name in 2010. It enrolls approximately 1,300 students and employs around 45-50 professors.
EVHN offers nine bachelor's and four master's programmes concentrated in social work, health and nursing, education, management, Diakonik (Christian social work), and religious education. The university describes its character as "open, discursive, scientific" with a strong values orientation that is open to students of all denominations and worldviews. Small study groups and close lecturer-student contact are central to its profile.
The institution is certified as a family-friendly university and participates in the "Weltoffene Hochschulen" (Open-minded Universities) initiative. Instruction is conducted almost exclusively in German, though an English-language study programme of up to 30 ECTS per semester is available each semester for incoming exchange and international students.
Specialised university focused on social work, health, education, and church-diaconal programmes - one of Germany's longest-established institutions in these fields
Founded 1927; transformed into a university of applied sciences in 1971; state-recognised and church-sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria
Small cohorts (~1,300 students, ~45-50 professors) enable close lecturer-student contact and a personalised learning environment
English-language semester programme (up to 30 ECTS) available each semester for incoming international and exchange students
Certified family-friendly university and member of the Weltoffene Hochschulen initiative
Located in Nuremberg's Gostenhof neighbourhood, with strong ties to regional social service and health institutions for practical placements
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 1927
- Students
- 1,300
- International
- approx. 50 international students; approx. 6.6% international share (WS 2024/25 provisional)
- Programmes
- 18
Study programmes
18 accredited degrees at Evangelische Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften - Evan.
Showing 1–18 of 18 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
No tuition fees for bachelor's programmes. Semester contribution to student services: €82 (as of winter semester 2026/27). Some non-consecutive master's programmes charge additional fees (e.g. Applied Educational Sciences: €550/semester). Note: As EVHN is a church-sponsored non-state university, the Bavaria-wide non-EU tuition fee introduced from WS 2025/26 for state universities does not automatically apply - confirm directly with EVHN for the latest fee status for non-EU students.
Admission requirements
International applicants must have their foreign school-leaving or bachelor's certificates assessed by uni-assist, which issues a Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) confirming equivalence to the Bavarian Abitur or German bachelor's. Applications are submitted via the PRIMUSS online portal. German language proficiency at B2 level is required to enrol in regular degree programmes. For bachelor's admission, applicants also need a 6-week practical internship in a social or healthcare setting completed by 30 September. Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants additionally require an APS certificate before applying for a student visa. An English-language semester programme (no full degree) is available for exchange students with lower German proficiency.
Application deadlines
Bachelor applications open 1 May annually; summer-semester Management programme opens 15 October. Specific closing deadlines vary by programme. International applicants should allow additional lead time for uni-assist VPD processing (typically 4-8 weeks). Contact the International Office for exact deadlines.
How international applicants apply
VPD required. EVHN requires ALL foreign-certificate applicants to obtain a Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) from uni-assist and upload the resulting evaluation certificate to EVHN's own application portal by the deadline (exclusion date 25 July for the winter semester); certified paper copies plus sworn translations are sent to uni-assist, processing takes up to 6 weeks, uni-assist fee applies. For applicants with refugee-related missing documents, TestAS replaces the VPD. EVHN appears on the official uni-assist universities list (entry 'Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg').
Languages of instruction
German (primary language of instruction for all regular bachelor's and master's programmes). English-language study programme (up to 30 ECTS/semester) available for exchange and international students each semester.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Student accommodation
What Evangelische Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften - Evan publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
Rooms are allocated by
Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg
Not by the university. Apply to them directly, and expect a waiting list.
From the university
The Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg supports students with subsidised canteen meals, accommodation referrals, and counselling.
Campuses & locations
Bärenschanzstraße 4, 90429 Nürnberg - located in the Gostenhof neighbourhood near the city centre
Living in Nürnberg
Nuremberg (Nürnberg) is Bavaria's second-largest city, with a population of around 520,000. It combines a well-preserved medieval old town and castle with a modern metropolitan economy (home to Siemens, Adidas corporate offices, and a strong technology sector). The Gostenhof quarter, where EVHN is located, is a lively, culturally diverse neighbourhood close to the city centre. Cost of living is lower than Munich, and the Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg provides student accommodation, dining, social, and cultural services.
Student life & support
EVHN's small size (around 1,300 students) fosters a community-oriented campus atmosphere with easy access to professors and staff. Student sports are offered through the university sports programme, with options including a range of group fitness and martial arts courses. The Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg supports students with subsidised canteen meals, accommodation referrals, and counselling. The university runs regular practice-oriented events including Praxistage (industry networking days) and online information evenings for prospective students.
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