Hochschule für Gesundheitsfachberufe Eberswalde

About HGE

The Hochschule für Gesundheitsfachberufe Eberswalde (HGE) is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences for health professions in Eberswalde, Brandenburg. It operates under non-profit management as part of the Akademie der Gesundheit Berlin/Brandenburg e.V. (AdG), which is among the largest freely charitable, state-recognized educational institutions for health professions in Germany.

HGE offers two primary-qualifying dual (practice-integrating) Bachelor of Science programmes: B.Sc. Nursing (Pflege, 8 semesters/240 CP) and B.Sc. Midwifery (Hebammenkunde, 7 semesters/210 CP). Both programmes combine a recognised professional vocational qualification with an internationally recognised academic degree. Students split their time between university theory sessions, skills labs, and clinical practice at partner healthcare institutions.

The university actively pursues international partnerships, particularly with universities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Vienna (Austria), and participates in Erasmus+ exchanges. Its website is available in German, English, and Vietnamese, reflecting a deliberate strategy to recruit students from Asian countries into Germany's health workforce.

Key facts

One of only a small number of institutions in Germany offering a primary-qualifying dual B.Sc. in Nursing and Midwifery simultaneously

Non-profit, state-recognized status under the Akademie der Gesundheit Berlin/Brandenburg e.V.

Students at member-facility partner institutions have tuition covered and receive a training allowance throughout the programme

International partnerships with universities in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Vienna (Austria); Erasmus+ participant

Website available in German, English, and Vietnamese — actively recruiting from Asia for Germany's healthcare workforce

Located 35 minutes from Berlin with low cost of living; programmes start each winter semester

Admissions & costs

Tuition & fees

Nominal monthly tuition is €490, with a one-time enrolment fee of €240 and a one-time exam fee of €490. A semester student-services contribution of €70 applies. Importantly, partner member facilities of the AdG cover tuition fees for students starting from Winter Semester 2023/24 onward. Students also receive a training allowance (Ausbildungsvergütung) from their clinical practice facility throughout the programme, making the study largely self-financing for those placed with member institutions.

Admission requirements

Both programmes are dual (practice-integrating) and require applicants to hold a binding training contract with a partner clinical facility before enrolment. Academic entry requirement: completion of at least 12 years of general education (Abitur or equivalent) or a completed vocational qualification. Additional requirements include a medical fitness certificate, an enhanced criminal background check (erweitertes Führungszeugnis), and a successful admission interview at HGE. International applicants with foreign credentials must provide proof of German language proficiency at level B2/C1 (e.g. Goethe-Zertifikat C1 or TestDaF). APS certificate is required for applicants from Vietnam; check the German Embassy in Hanoi. Programmes start each winter semester only.

Languages of instruction

German (primary language of instruction). German B2/C1 required for international applicants. Website available in German, English, and Vietnamese.

Campuses & locations

Eberswalde Campus

Schicklerstraße 20, 16225 Eberswalde, Brandenburg

Living in Brandenburg

Eberswalde is a small city of around 40,000 inhabitants in northeastern Brandenburg, approximately 35 minutes by train from central Berlin. It has a long academic tradition through its sustainability-focused university (Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde) and an active student community. Housing costs are significantly lower than in Berlin, and the city offers green spaces, forests, a historic trolleybus network, cafés, and cultural activities.

Student life & support

Eberswalde offers affordable student housing well below Berlin prices. The city is easily accessible from Berlin by train (under 35 minutes), allowing students to enjoy the capital's amenities while living in a quieter, green environment. The presence of multiple higher education institutions sustains an active student community. The AdG parent organization provides a housing information flyer for incoming students.

International Office: [email protected] International students page →

Accredited Programmes

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus