HMU Health and Medical University

About HMU Health and Medical University

HMU Health and Medical University is a private, state-recognised university in Potsdam, Brandenburg, founded in 2019 and operational since winter semester 2020/21. It specialises exclusively in health and medical disciplines, making it the only university in Potsdam offering a full Human Medicine (Staatsexamen) degree programme. The institution is part of the IRO Group network and holds state recognition from Brandenburg's Ministry for Science, Research and Culture.

The university operates two faculties — the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health and Sport — offering programmes at both university (Universität) and applied sciences (Fachhochschule) level. Programmes span Human Medicine (Staatsexamen), Biomedicine (B.Sc./M.Sc.), Psychology (B.Sc.), Psychotherapy (M.Sc.), Medical Education/Medizinpädagogik (B.A./M.Ed.), and Sports Science. A psychotherapeutic university outpatient clinic (Hochschulambulanz) provides students with hands-on clinical training on campus.

The primary campus is the historic Villa Carlshagen on Templiner Lake (Olympischer Weg 1), with additional teaching and laboratory facilities at Schiffbauergasse and within the Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann health park. As a private institution, all programmes carry tuition fees — Human Medicine costs approximately €1,500/month throughout the degree.

Key facts

Founded: 2019
Faculties: 2

Only university in Potsdam offering a full Human Medicine (Staatsexamen) programme

NC-free admission — no grade-based quota; selection via internal aptitude test and interview

State-recognised private university with AHPGS-accredited Medicine programme (2025)

On-campus psychotherapeutic university clinic for hands-on clinical training

Five specialist research institutes covering mental health, molecular medicine, and clinical systems

Part of the IRO Group network; campuses also in Düsseldorf/Krefeld and Munich

Admissions & costs

Tuition & fees

HMU is a private university; all programmes charge tuition fees. Human Medicine (Staatsexamen, 12 semesters + 3 months): €1,500/month for semesters 1–10 (Sections 1 and 2) and €300/month for the practical year (Section 3, ~15 months); total approximately €90,000 + €4,500. One-time enrolment fee €100; application fee €500 per cycle. Biomedicine (B.Sc.): approximately €625/month. Medical Education (B.A., part-time): €450/month (total ~€21,600 over 48 months). There is no semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) in the public-university sense — fees are continuous monthly payments. Brandenburg state does not charge non-EU surcharges at private institutions; HMU fees apply equally regardless of nationality.

Admission requirements

Admission is NC-free (no numerus clausus) for all programmes including Human Medicine. Applicants for the Staatsexamen (Medicine) must pass a two-stage internal selection procedure: (1) a 90-minute written science test in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics (25% weight), and (2) a 20-minute individual video interview assessing motivation, social competency, and healthcare experience (75% weight). External TMS test results are not accepted. Intake dates are 1 April (summer) and 1 October (winter). For Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants, an APS certificate is required before applying for a student visa, but the university's own admission process does not reference APS directly — applicants must obtain it separately. Language of instruction is German; C1/TestDaF TDN 4 proficiency is expected for academic study. Contact the International Office for non-EU specific requirements.

Application deadlines

No fixed published deadlines on the official site. Medicine selection assessments are held on set dates (e.g. 2 July, 3 July, 6 August, 7 August 2026 for WS2026/27). Study places are offered for the next available semester depending on capacity. Prospective applicants should apply as early as possible and check current dates at health-and-medical-university.de.

Languages of instruction

Primarily German-taught. Human Medicine and most health programmes are taught in German. Website is bilingual (German/English); specific English-taught programmes not listed on official site.

Campuses & locations

Campus Villa Carlshagen

Main headquarters on Templiner Lake; Olympischer Weg 1, 14471 Potsdam

Campus Schiffbauergasse

Modern teaching campus on Tiefen Lake near Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann; Schiffbauergasse 14, 14467 Potsdam

Teaching and Laboratory Building Ernst von Bergmann

Practical education and research facility; Charlottenstraße 72, 14467 Potsdam

Campus Luftschiffhafen

Additional teaching facility; Am Luftschiffhafen 1, 14471 Potsdam

Living in Brandenburg

Potsdam is the state capital of Brandenburg, directly adjacent to Berlin and reachable in under 30 minutes by regional train. Home to roughly 185,000 residents, it is known for its UNESCO World Heritage palaces and parks (Sanssouci), a lively cultural scene, and a relatively affordable cost of living compared to Berlin. The city has a significant student population across multiple institutions, including the University of Potsdam and several private universities.

Student life & support

HMU offers a psychotherapeutic outpatient clinic where psychology and psychotherapy students train alongside patients. An International Office runs a buddy programme pairing incoming international students with local peers to support cultural and language integration. A career centre and psychosocial counselling service are available on campus. Five research institutes in areas including mental health, molecular medicine, and clinical systems provide opportunities for student research involvement. Part-time study models with block weekend formats (Thursday–Monday) accommodate working students.

International Office: [email protected] International students page →

Accredited Programmes

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus

Master