Akkon Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften
Berlin, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 1,100
- International students
- 10%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 2009
Overview
Akkon Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften is a state-recognized, non-profit private university of applied sciences in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2009 and operated by Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. It is the first university of a German relief organization. The university offers bachelor's and master's programmes in nursing, health sciences, humanitarian aid, disaster management, social work, pedagogy in health, and applied psychology. With two campuses in Berlin (Tempelhof and Mitte), it emphasizes practice-oriented, part-time and dual study models suited to working professionals. The university was re-accredited by the Wissenschaftsrat in September 2025 and operates the Institute for Research in International Assistance (IRIA), conducting third-party funded research in global health and humanitarian aid.
Fields of study
- Nursing
- Health Sciences
- Disaster Management
- Humanitarian Aid
- Social Work
- Global Health
- Pedagogy
- Applied Psychology
- Emergency Management
Accreditation: Wissenschaftsrat (institutional); AQAS (programmes)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Summer Semester (April), Winter Semester (October)
- Application deadlines
- Winter Semester: 15 October (extended for WS 2026/27); Summer Semester (Advanced Nursing Practice): 15 March
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- beratung@akkon-hochschule.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $453 / year
Domestic students
€419 – €529 / year
Fees charged per month and vary by programme: Advanced Nursing Practice M.Sc. 419 EUR/month; Management in der Gefahrenabwehr B.Sc. 449 EUR/month; Nursing Management B.A. 479 EUR/month; Physician Assistance B.Sc. 495 EUR/month; Cardiovascular Perfusion B.Sc. 495 EUR/month; Erweiterte Klinische Pflege B.Sc. 499 EUR/month; Internationale Not- und Katastrophenhilfe B.A. 529 EUR/month. Fees for remaining programmes not published in reviewed sources. No separate international student fees published. A summer 2026 promotional discount of 10% was advertised (akkon-hochschule.de news, 1 Aug 2026).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angewandte Psychologie (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Führung in der Gefahrenabwehr und im Krisenmanagement (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | 30 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Gesundheits-, Pflege- und Medizinpädagogik (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Global Health (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Medizin- und Notfallpädagogik (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Pädagogik im Gesundheitswesen (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Soziale Arbeit (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Soziale Arbeit dual (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.