- Founded
- 1995
- Students
- 4,700
- International
- 4%
- Programmes
- 58
- Taught in English
- 5
About PFH - Private Hochschule Göttingen
PFH Private University of Applied Sciences (PFH Private Hochschule Göttingen) is Lower Saxony's oldest private, state-recognised university, founded in 1995 and institutionally accredited by ZEvA and re-accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities in 2018. As of January 2025, more than 4,700 students are enrolled across on-campus and distance-learning programmes, with over 6,000 alumni. The university belongs to the Galileo Global Education Group and is supported by a board of trustees that includes major corporations such as SAP SE, Continental AG, Airbus Operations GmbH, and PwC.
PFH offers approximately 60 programmes spanning Management, Engineering Sciences, Psychology, Business Psychology, Business Law, Technology, and Healthcare Technology. On-campus master's programmes in Göttingen are taught entirely in English, targeting international students. The university holds programme accreditations from FIBAA and ASIIN in addition to its institutional accreditation.
A dedicated India team (pfhindia.com) supports prospective students from India through the entire application process. Applicants from India, China, and Vietnam are required to obtain an APS certificate as part of the admission process. The university operates a rolling admissions policy with intakes in April and October each year.
Founded in 1995 - Lower Saxony's oldest private, state-recognised university
All on-campus master's programmes at Göttingen taught entirely in English
APS certificate required for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam
Rolling admissions with April and October intakes; visa-rejection full-refund guarantee
Board of trustees includes SAP SE, Continental AG, Airbus Operations GmbH, and PwC
STIBET/DAAD Prize scholarships (€500-€600) available exclusively to non-German international students; Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month) also available to enrolled students
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 1995
- Students
- 4,700
- International
- 4% international students (MyGermanUniversity profile, 2026; PFH states 'more than 4,700 students')
- Faculties
- 3
- Programmes
- 58
Study programmes
58 accredited degrees at PFH - Private Hochschule Göttingen, 5 of them taught in English.
Showing 1–24 of 58 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
PFH is a private university and charges tuition fees. On-campus master's programme fees (as listed on the application page): M.Sc. AI Management in Computer Science for Business - €5,040/semester; M.Sc. General Management - €5,880/semester; MBA - €5,880/semester; M.Sc. UX Management & Design - €5,040/semester. The MBA runs 3 semesters (total programme cost approximately €20,768 including admin, enrolment, and exam fees of €500-€1,000 each, plus a semester contribution of approximately €376/semester). There is no tuition-free option; Baden-Württemberg non-EU surcharge does not apply (university is in Lower Saxony). A 25% automatic scholarship is available for high-GPA applicants.
Admission requirements
For master's programmes: applicants must hold a recognised bachelor's degree (business focus not required for the MBA) and demonstrate at least one year of relevant work experience. English proficiency must be verified by one of the following: TOEFL iBT 87, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, LanguageCert Academic 70, or proof that the prior degree was taught in English. Applicants from India, China, and Vietnam must present an APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle) to complete the admission process - this is explicitly stated on the programme pages. PFH operates rolling admissions ('you can apply at any time') with intakes starting April 1 and October 1. A 25% tuition fee reduction is available automatically for applicants whose bachelor's GPA falls in the top 85th percentile. The university offers a zero-risk visa policy: full tuition refund if the student visa is rejected.
Application deadlines
Rolling admissions - no fixed deadline for direct applicants. Intakes: April 1 and October 1 each year (January and July intakes also listed on the application form). For incoming exchange students: Winter Semester deadline August 15; Summer Semester deadline February 15.
How international applicants apply
Not used - direct application only. All applicants apply electronically via PFH's own online application form (documents uploaded step by step), followed by an admissions interview. No fixed deadlines, apply at any time; visa lead time is the practical constraint. No uni-assist, no hochschulstart involvement.
Languages of instruction
On-campus master's programmes in Göttingen are taught 100% in English (MBA, M.Sc. General Management, M.Sc. UX Management & Design, M.Sc. AI Management in Computer Science for Business). Bachelor's and distance-learning programmes are primarily German-taught. Exchange students may also study in German at a minimum B1 level. PFH offers optional intensive German language courses (pre-semester) and recommends the IIK institute in Göttingen for additional German instruction.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at PFH - Private Hochschule Göttingen
4 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
25% Scholarship for Top Students
Tuition-fee reduction for academically outstanding students, awarded as a reduction of the total tuition fees of the chosen progra...
Amount: 25% reduction of the total tuition fees
Master
Deutschlandstipendium an der PFH
Federal Germany Scholarship scheme at PFH: monthly support independent of income and additional to BAfoeG, financed half by the fe...
Amount: EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master
STIBET Programme & DAAD Prize
Annual financial awards for social commitment to qualified international PFH students. Selection weights extraordinary commitment...
Amount: One-time payment of EUR 500 - 600 (varies annually); DAAD Prize EUR 1,...
Bachelor, Master
Talente-Stipendium (Campus-Bachelor)
Partial tuition scholarship for campus bachelor students with strong school results and special engagement beyond school (social,...
Amount: EUR 200 per month off tuition fees (total relief EUR 7,200 over the ba...
Bachelor
Student accommodation
What PFH - Private Hochschule Göttingen publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
Rooms are allocated by
Studentenwerk Göttingen
Not by the university. Apply to them directly, and expect a waiting list.
From the university
Student housing is not managed directly by PFH; the university refers students to Studentenwerk Göttingen for accommodation options.
Campuses & locations
Main on-campus location; Weender Landstrasse 3-7, 37073 Göttingen. Offers English-taught master's programmes.
Second on-campus location in Lower Saxony.
24 study centres across Germany, Austria, and Spain for distance-learning programmes.
Living in Göttingen
Göttingen is a university city in southern Lower Saxony, widely known as a centre of academic research and home to Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (a major public research university). The city has a strong student population, a compact and walkable city centre, and easy rail access. PFH's campus is located at Weender Landstrasse 3-7, close to the city centre, the main train station, and the Lower Saxony State and University Library. Living costs are estimated by PFH at approximately €750-850 per month.
Student life & support
Full-time Göttingen campus students receive a Culture Semester Ticket (free or reduced entry to cultural venues in Göttingen) and a Railway Semester Ticket covering most train connections in Lower Saxony and select routes in northern Hesse. Student housing is not managed directly by PFH; the university refers students to Studentenwerk Göttingen for accommodation options. The International Office ([email protected]) coordinates study-abroad exchanges and supports incoming international students; a separate inbox ([email protected]) handles incoming exchange students. Optional intensive German language courses are offered in the weeks before each semester (September-October for winter; February-March for summer). PFH also operates a social-points programme tied to voluntary work, and hosts regular campus events such as Business Breakfast sessions, internship fairs, and entrepreneurship programming.
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