Katholische Stiftungshochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München - Hochschule der Kirchlichen Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts "Katholische Bildungsstätten für Sozialberufe in Bayern"
Bayern, Germany
About Katholische Stiftungshochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft
Katholische Stiftungshochschule München (KSH München) is a state-recognised Catholic university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) in Bavaria, founded in 1971. It specialises in Social Work, Health, Nursing, and Education — fields with strong societal and professional demand. The institution has approximately 2,400 enrolled students, around 71 professors and teaching staff, and produces roughly 500 graduates per year.
KSH München operates across two campuses: the main campus in Munich's Haidhausen district and a second campus in Benediktbeuern, a historic Baroque monastery town in the Alpine foothills south of Munich. The university is organised into three faculties (Social Work Munich, Social Work Benediktbeuern, and Health & Nursing) and offers 13 bachelor's and 6 master's degree programmes, as well as specialised tracks for internationally-qualified degree holders.
The university maintains an active International Office coordinating Erasmus+ exchanges, 60+ partner universities, and study-abroad programmes. All degree programmes are taught in German; no English-taught degree programmes are offered.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- 2,400
- Faculties
- 3
Founded 1971; traces institutional roots to 1909 predecessor schools
Specialist focus: Social Work, Health, Nursing, and Education — uncommon among German universities of applied sciences
Two campuses: urban Munich (Haidhausen) and historic Benediktbeuern monastery in the Alpine foothills
~2,400 students, 71 professors/teaching staff, ~500 graduates annually
60+ international partner universities; active Erasmus+ programme
Dedicated bridging programmes (IBS, BEFAS/BEFAS+) for internationally-qualified applicants in social and educational fields
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
KSH München is a state-recognised public-law foundation university in Bavaria. Bavaria introduced a non-EU tuition fee of €3,000 per academic year (€1,500 per semester) from the winter semester 2025/26 for non-EU/non-EEA students at Bavarian state universities. The official website does not publish the exact semester administrative contribution (Semesterbeitrag) amount; applicants should confirm the current fee directly with the Studierendensekretariat. No tuition fees apply for EU/EEA students beyond the semester contribution.
Admission requirements
International applicants must have their foreign academic credentials assessed by uni-assist e.V., which issues a preliminary documentation certificate (VPD); this must be requested at least six weeks before the programme application deadline. Proof of German language proficiency at C1 level (recognised examination) is mandatory. Non-EU applicants must provide citizenship documentation or a valid residence permit. The university offers two specialised programmes for internationally-qualified degree holders: a Social Work bridging programme (IBS) and a Childhood Education programme (BEFAS/BEFAS+). APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle) is not listed as a university requirement, but Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants should verify current APS obligations with the German embassy before applying.
Application deadlines
Application periods vary by programme. The university advises consulting the individual programme detail page for exact deadlines. International applicants using uni-assist must submit their VPD request at least six weeks before the relevant programme deadline.
Languages of instruction
All degree programmes are taught in German. A C1-level German language certificate from a recognised examination body is required for admission. No English-taught degree programmes are offered.
Campuses & locations
Main campus at Preysingstr. 95, 81667 München (Haidhausen district)
Don-Bosco-Str. 1, 83671 Benediktbeuern — historic Baroque monastery site in the Alpine foothills
Living in Bayern
Munich (München) is the capital of Bavaria and Germany's third-largest city, with around 1.5 million inhabitants. It is a major hub for education, technology, and the arts, home to Ludwig Maximilian University, the Technical University of Munich, and numerous research institutes. Munich offers excellent public transport, a high quality of life, and a strong job market — particularly in engineering, healthcare, and social services. The city's cost of living is among the highest in Germany; students typically need €900–€1,200 per month for accommodation and living expenses.
Student life & support
The International Office (headed by Andrea Gavrilina) supports incoming and outgoing students with Erasmus+ coordination, scholarship information, study-abroad placements, international internships, and language courses. The office is open Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM at the Munich campus. The university participates in over 60 international partner-university networks. Housing is not arranged centrally by the university; students are advised to seek accommodation via the Studentenwerk München or private providers. Language courses are available as part of the university's internationalisation activities.
19
Accredited Programmes
11
Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
8
Master
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