About Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf
Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf is a private, state-recognised University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) founded in 2011 in the Kaiserswerth district of Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. It is operated as a non-profit GmbH under the umbrella of Kaiserswerther Diakonie and holds accreditation from both AHPGS (Accreditation Agency for Health and Social Sciences) and the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat).
The university specialises exclusively in the health, social, and education sectors. Its portfolio spans Bachelor and Master programmes in Social Work, Childhood Pedagogy, Nursing and Health, Midwifery, Physician Assistance, and Professional Pedagogy for health professions, plus an MBA in Strategic Management in Social and Health Services. Programmes are offered in full-time, part-time, dual (work-integrated), and continuing-education formats. All instruction is in German.
The institution deliberately maintains small cohorts to provide a personalised, practice-oriented study environment with close ties to social and healthcare organisations in the Düsseldorf region. It houses a Skills Lab for clinical simulation training and a dedicated research institute focused on applied research in the social and health sectors.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2011
Specialist university focused solely on health, social work, and education professions
Founded 2011; private, non-profit, operated by Kaiserswerther Diakonie
Accredited by AHPGS and the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat)
Small cohorts and practice-oriented teaching with a Skills Lab for clinical simulation
Multiple study formats: full-time, part-time, dual (work-integrated), and continuing education
Erasmus+ and PROMOS international mobility programmes available
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf is a private institution and charges tuition fees. Monthly fees vary by study format: approximately €386–€498/month for Bachelor programmes (full-time, part-time, and dual formats), increasing annually by approximately 2% at each winter semester. Over a standard 6-month semester this equates to roughly €2,300–€3,000 per semester depending on programme and format. A semester transport ticket (Deutschlandsemesterticket NRW) costs an additional €226.80/semester (WS 2026/27 rate). BAföG state support is available for eligible full-time and dual-format students. Scholarships include the Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month) and programme-specific awards. Exact current fee schedules should be confirmed directly with the university ([email protected]).
Admission requirements
Applicants require a German Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (university entrance qualification) or an internationally recognised equivalent. All programmes are German-taught; German C1 is the stated language requirement for incoming/exchange students. Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants whose prior qualification was obtained in those countries must hold an APS certificate before applying. Programme-specific requirements apply: Social Work and dual programmes require practicum certificates or employer contracts; nursing programmes require health clearance. Applications are handled directly by the university; international applicants should contact the International Office (Sophia Wilczek) for specific admission procedures and deadlines.
Languages of instruction
All degree programmes are taught in German. German C1 proficiency is required for exchange/incoming students to follow coursework successfully. No English-taught programmes are offered; a bilingual course catalogue is under development.
Campuses & locations
Geschwister-Aufricht-Straße 9, 40489 Düsseldorf; mailing address Alte Landstraße 179, 40489 Düsseldorf
Geschwister-Aufricht-Straße 3, adjacent to the main campus in Kaiserswerth
Living in Nordrhein-Westfalen
Düsseldorf is the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia and a major financial, fashion, and media hub in western Germany. The Kaiserswerth district where the campus sits is a historic, quiet riverside neighbourhood along the Rhine, about 12 km north of the city centre and well connected by tram (line U79) and bus. Düsseldorf offers an international atmosphere, a large Japanese and Korean expat community, strong public transport, and proximity to Cologne (30 min by train) and Düsseldorf International Airport.
Student life & support
The university offers a Skills Lab for hands-on clinical and pedagogical training, a library, and learning platforms (Moodle, student portal). Counselling services cover academic writing, career guidance, financial advice, and inclusive support for students with disabilities. A student jobs portal (Stellen für Studierende) is available. Wellness initiatives are promoted under the 'Gesund und fit studieren' programme. International mobility is supported through Erasmus+ (study semesters and internships) and PROMOS-funded short-term exchanges to partners across Europe, North America, and beyond.
17
Accredited Programmes
8
Master
9
Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
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