- Founded
- 2013
- Students
- 1,546
- Programmes
- 25
About HSD Hochschule Döpfer
HSD Hochschule Döpfer is a state-recognised private university of applied sciences with campuses in Cologne, Regensburg, Potsdam, and Hamburg, plus an online programme track. It specialises in health sciences, therapy, pedagogy, psychology, and social work, offering eight bachelor's and six master's degree programmes alongside seven continuing-education certificate courses.
The university holds accreditation from the Brandenburg Ministry of Science, Research and Culture, the German Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat), ACQUIN, and AHPGS. Admission is NC-free - there is no numerus clausus - and cohort sizes are deliberately kept small to support practice-oriented, seminar-style learning. Part-time study options are available across most programmes, and approximately 70% of part-time students remain employed during their studies.
The Regensburg campus, established in 2017 and located at Schikanederstr. 2b, is the institution's Bavarian location. It is within walking distance of Regensburg's main train station and offers the full portfolio of health, therapy, pedagogy, psychology, and social work programmes available at other HSD sites.
NC-free admission - no numerus clausus across all programmes
Specialised focus on health sciences, therapy, psychology, pedagogy, and social work
Small study groups with practice-oriented, seminar-style teaching
Part-time study options; approximately 70% of part-time students remain employed
State-recognised and accredited by Akkreditierungsrat, ACQUIN, and AHPGS
English-taught B.Sc. and M.Sc. Psychology available at the Potsdam campus
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 2013
- Students
- 1,546
- Faculties
- 2
- Programmes
- 25
Study programmes
25 accredited degrees at HSD Hochschule Döpfer.
Showing 1–24 of 25 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
HSD is a private university - tuition fees apply. Fees vary by programme: B.Sc. Psychology is approximately €599/month; M.Sc. Psychology is approximately €699/month. Extension fees apply if studies exceed standard duration: €250/month (€1,500/semester) for health and social programmes, €300/month (€1,800/semester) for psychology programmes. Online master's programmes include up to six tuition-free extension semesters. BAföG state support is available for eligible full-time students at this state-recognised institution. No semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) figure is listed separately on the website.
Admission requirements
Admission is NC-free - no grade cut-off applies. Standard entry requires a German Abitur or recognised equivalent. An alternative pathway exists for applicants with completed vocational training (Berufsausbildung) plus at least two years of relevant work experience, or a master craftsman/technician certificate. International applicants with foreign qualifications should contact the study advisory service ([email protected]) for credential verification guidance. No specific German language proficiency score is published on the website; health and social-work programmes are taught in German. APS certificate requirements follow German regulations for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants where applicable. Applications are accepted year-round with no fixed deadline; cohorts start each winter semester (September 1) and summer semester (March 1).
Application deadlines
Applications are accepted year-round with no fixed closing date; admission closes when cohort capacity is reached. Winter semester intake begins September 1; summer semester intake begins March 1. Early application is recommended.
How international applicants apply
Not documented - direct application. HSD collects applications through its own online application form ('Jetzt bewerben'); applicants with a foreign school or university certificate must first have it recognised by the certificate recognition office (Zeugnisanerkennungsstelle) of the Staatliches Schulamt of Land Brandenburg, can self-check via the anabin database, or qualify via the Feststellungspruefung or HSD's own Hochschulzugangspruefung (TestAS cognitive part plus a monthly online subject-specific exam). uni-assist is not mentioned on any admission page and HSD does not appear on uni-assist's official member list.
Languages of instruction
German at Regensburg and Cologne campuses. English-taught options available at the Potsdam campus (B.Sc. and M.Sc. Psychology). Online master's programmes offered in German.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Student accommodation
What HSD Hochschule Döpfer publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
From the university
The Regensburg campus benefits from the broader student infrastructure of the city, including public transport links, student-oriented housing, and a dense cultural and social scene in the historic centre.
Campuses & locations
Schikanederstr. 2b, 93053 Regensburg - established 2017; Bavarian campus, minutes from main train station
Waidmarkt 3 und 9, 50676 Köln - headquarters location
Hermannswerder 8b, 14473 Potsdam - also hosts the English-taught B.Sc./M.Sc. Psychology programmes
Friedrich-Ebert-Damm 143, 22047 Hamburg
Fully online tracks including M.Sc. Applied Psychology and M.Sc. Sports Psychology
Living in Potsdam
Regensburg is a UNESCO World Heritage city on the Danube in eastern Bavaria, known for its exceptionally well-preserved medieval Old Town, the historic Stone Bridge, and a lively student population. With two universities and multiple vocational institutions, it has a strong student culture and one of the highest pub-to-population ratios in Germany. The city centre is compact and walkable, and the Regensburg HSD campus is within minutes of the main train station.
Student life & support
HSD emphasises small seminar groups and close contact with lecturers. Practical placements and fieldwork are integral to the health and social-work programmes. Part-time study models allow students to remain professionally active during their degree. The Regensburg campus benefits from the broader student infrastructure of the city, including public transport links, student-oriented housing, and a dense cultural and social scene in the historic centre.
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