Theologische Hochschule Friedensau
Möckern, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
- 250
- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
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Overview
Theologische Hochschule Friedensau (Friedensau Adventist University, FAU) is a state-recognized private institute of higher education in Möckern-Friedensau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, operated by the Free Church of Seventh-day Adventists. Founded in 1899, the university offers ten B.A. and M.A. degree programs across two departments: Social Sciences (Christliches Sozialwesen) and Theology. Around 250 students from 40 nations are currently enrolled. Programs are taught in German and English, and include Social Work, International Social Work, Development Studies, Counseling, Music Therapy, Theology, Theological Studies, and Pastoral Ministry.
Fields of study
- Social Work
- International Social Work
- Development Studies
- Counseling
- Music Therapy
- Theology
- Theological Studies
- Pastoral Ministry
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
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,500 – €3,000 / semester
From about $3,240 / year
Domestic students
€2,100 – €2,400 / semester
Tuition ranges from €2,100 to €2,400 per semester depending on program. B.A. Social Work: €2,400/semester. M.A. programs: €2,340/semester (exceptions for Theology programs and M.A. Pastoral Ministry). M.A. Development Studies Online: €2,403 total (enrollment + tuition). An enrollment fee of €380/semester also applies. An early-bird discount of 10% on the first semester is available for applications submitted by 15 June.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts International Social Work (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Aug 31, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Bachelor of Arts Soziale Arbeit (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €2,400 / semester | Varies | — |
| Bachelor of Arts Theologie (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Sep 15, 2026 | Winter semester |
| Master of Arts Counseling (opens in a new tab)German · Part Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Arts Development Studies (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Arts Development Studies - online (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | €2,403 / semester | Sep 30, 2026 | — |
| Master of Arts Musiktherapie (opens in a new tab)German · Part Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Arts Pastoral Ministry (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Arts Theologie (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Master of Theological Studies (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| PhD supervision (opens in a new tab)Hybrid | PhD | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.