IFAA Hochschule i. Gr.
- Founded
- 2023
- Programmes
- 2
About IFAA Hochschule
IFAA Hochschule is a private, practice-integrated university of applied sciences currently operating as a Hochschule in Gründung (university in founding process) under state recognition proceedings in Baden-Württemberg. It is located in Ketsch near Heidelberg and is operated by IFAA GmbH, a well-established fitness and health training academy in Germany.
The institution launched its first two Bachelor of Arts programmes in October 2023, both focused on the fitness and health sector: Sport-, Fitness- und Gesundheit (Sport, Fitness and Health) and Sport-, Fitness- und Gesundheitsmanagement (Sport, Fitness and Health Management). Both are seven-semester, dual practice-integrated programmes combining block seminars at the Ketsch campus with supervised practical phases at partner companies (primarily fitness clubs and health facilities).
Because the institution is still in its founding/accreditation phase ('i. Gr.' = in Gründung), its formal state recognition as a Hochschule was pending at the time of last review. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the institution before enrolling.
Specialist focus on the fitness, sport, and health management sector
Dual practice-integrated Bachelor of Arts programmes (7 semesters)
Study fees typically covered by the practice partner company
Block-seminar format with practical phases at partner fitness clubs nationwide
Located in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region near Heidelberg and Mannheim
Institution in founding process (i. Gr.) - verify current accreditation status before enrolling
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 2023
- Programmes
- 2
Study programmes
2 accredited degrees at IFAA Hochschule.
Showing 1–2 of 2 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
Tuition costs are typically covered by the practice partner company in the dual study model, meaning students usually pay no direct study fees. As the institution is located in Baden-Württemberg and operates as a private Hochschule, non-EU international students may be subject to the Baden-Württemberg non-EU tuition fee of €1,500 per semester once state recognition is granted - this should be confirmed directly with the institution. A semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) for student services may apply in addition.
Admission requirements
Applicants must hold a Fachhochschulreife, Allgemeine Hochschulreife, fachgebundene Hochschulreife, or an equivalent recognised vocational qualification. A signed contract with a practice partner (e.g. a fitness club or health facility) is required for the dual study model. No international-student-specific admission track or APS requirement is published; international applicants should contact the institution directly to confirm whether their qualifications are accepted and whether German-language proficiency documentation is required.
Application deadlines
Intakes are offered in spring and autumn each semester. Specific application deadlines are not published on the official website; prospective students should contact the institution or their prospective practice partner directly.
Languages of instruction
German (all programmes taught in German)
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Campuses & locations
Main campus at Durlacher Str. 12, 68775 Ketsch, near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. Block seminar format; practical phases at nationwide partner companies.
Living in the city
Ketsch is a small municipality in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region of Baden-Württemberg, situated between Heidelberg and Mannheim. The region offers excellent transport links, a high quality of life, and proximity to a dense cluster of sports, fitness, and healthcare employers - making it a practical base for the institution's dual-study model.
Student life & support
Student life is shaped by the dual study format: compact block seminars on the Ketsch campus alternate with extended practical phases at partner companies across Germany. Students gain supplementary certifications (e.g. Group Fitness, Personal Training) alongside their degree. The wider Rhine-Neckar region offers student amenities through Heidelberg and Mannheim.
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