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Internationale Hochschule Liebenzell

Bad Liebenzell, Germany

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
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International students
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Institution type
Private non-profit
Founded
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Overview

Internationale Hochschule Liebenzell (IHL) is a private, non-profit Christian University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften) located in Bad Liebenzell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Operated by Liebenzeller Mission gGmbH, IHL combines evangelical theology with intercultural competence and offers state-recognised Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. Programs include B.A. Evangelische Theologie, B.A. Theologie/Deutsch (teacher education), B.A. Theology/Development Studies (English-language), B.A. Theologie/Pädagogik im interkulturellen Kontext, B.A. Theologie/Soziale Arbeit im interkulturellen Kontext, M.A. Evangelische Theologie, and M.A. Theologie – Gemeinde – Weltchristenheit. The campus is situated on the Missionsberg in Bad Liebenzell, approximately 20 km south of Pforzheim on the edge of the Northern Black Forest Nature Park. IHL shares its campus with Liebenzell Mission, an international mission organisation active in 22 countries. Students benefit from on-campus housing, a library of approximately 38,000 volumes, mentoring, and an international mobility office. Around half of students gain intercultural experience abroad.

Fields of study

  • Theology
  • Development Studies
  • Social Work
  • Education
  • German Language Teaching
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Mission Studies

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
Winter Semester
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
info@ihl.eu

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 $5,249 / year

Domestic students

€2,430 / semester

Undergraduate (Bachelor): €2,430 per semester tuition + €120 administrative fee per semester (effective 1 September 2026). Master students: €110/ECTS for taught modules, €65/ECTS for thesis, €20/ECTS for external credits recognised, plus €120 admin fee per semester. Guest/visiting students: €50/ECTS (without examination) + €50 admin fee per semester.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

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Programs

Programs offered by Internationale Hochschule Liebenzell
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
B.A. Evangelische Theologie (opens in a new tab)German · On CampusBachelor's4 years€2,430 / semesterVaries—
B.A. Theologie/Deutsch (Lehrerausbildung) (opens in a new tab)German · On CampusBachelor's3 years€2,430 / semesterVaries—
B.A. Theologie / Pädagogik im interkulturellen Kontext (opens in a new tab)German · On CampusBachelor's—€2,430 / semesterVaries—
B.A. Theologie / Soziale Arbeit im interkulturellen Kontext (opens in a new tab)German · On CampusBachelor's—€2,430 / semesterVaries—
B.A. Theology / Development Studies (opens in a new tab)English, German · On CampusBachelor's4 years€2,430 / semesterVaries—
M.A. Evangelische Theologie (opens in a new tab)German · HybridMaster's1 year€110 / creditVaries—
M.A. Theologie – Gemeinde – Weltchristenheit (opens in a new tab)German · HybridMaster's1 year€110 / creditVaries—

Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.