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DHGS German University for Health and Sport
Germany
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Founded
2007
World rank
#9,105
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Students
2,700
Academic staff
26
Programmes
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About

The DHGS Deutsche Hochschule für Gesundheit und Sport (German University for Health and Sport) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) based in Berlin, Germany. It was established in 2007 and originally operated under the name H:G Hochschule für Gesundheit & Sport, Technik & Kunst, before adopting its current name in 2018. The institution specialises in the fields of health, sport and psychology, offering accredited bachelor's and master's degree programmes across these disciplines.

DHGS is built around a semi-virtual, blended-learning model in which online study phases alternate with on-site attendance blocks, an approach designed to let students combine their studies with professional or athletic commitments. While its headquarters are in Berlin, the university operates a network of regional study centres in cities including Ismaning, Unna, Frankfurt am Main, Mannheim, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Cologne and Leipzig, as well as locations in Innsbruck and Vienna in Austria.

As of the 2024 summer semester the university enrolled roughly 2,700 students, and its teaching was led by around 26 professors, with Johannes Schaller serving as president. DHGS holds institutional accreditation from the German Science Council (Wissenschaftsrat) and has undergone system accreditation through agencies such as FIBAA and ACQUIN, which permits it to accredit its own study programmes. Its combination of flexible, work-compatible study formats and a focused subject portfolio has made it one of the larger private higher-education providers in the health and sport sector in Germany.

Admissions & ranking

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World ranking
#9,105
Germany ranking
#325 of 369
Acceptance rate
~62%Estimated

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DHGS German University for Health and Sport is located in Berlin, Germany.

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DHGS German University for Health and Sport is located in Berlin, Germany.

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You can visit the official website at https://dhgs-hochschule.de.

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