Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin
About
German university in Berlin, teaching social work, health and education — tuition-free and an IELTS minimum of 6. An EU-recognised degree comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, and Berlin is Germany's largest student and startup city, with dense internship networks across creative, tech, and social sectors.
Berlin is one of Europe's most affordable major cities for students, with living costs around €700–850/month. The social and health sectors are major employers, and the city has extensive networks of social workers, healthcare professionals, and NGOs. There are internships and part-time jobs throughout the public health and education systems.
Application deadlines
- Summer semester (Sommersemester, starts 1 April) — restricted-admission (NC) programmes15 January
This is a hard cut-off (Ausschlussfrist): applications received after this date are not considered. Applies to programmes with restricted admission (a limited number of places, called Numerus Clausus/NC in Germany). Applications go through the institution's own application portal, not the central application service (uni-assist). Source: https://www.ash-berlin.eu/studium/studierendenverwaltung/infos-fuer-studieninteressierte/
- Winter semester (Wintersemester, starts 1 October) — restricted-admission (NC) programmes15 July
This is a hard cut-off (Ausschlussfrist): applications received after this date are not considered. Applies to programmes with restricted admission (a limited number of places, called Numerus Clausus/NC in Germany). Applications go through the institution's own application portal, not the central application service (uni-assist). Source: https://www.ash-berlin.eu/studium/studierendenverwaltung/infos-fuer-studieninteressierte/
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin is €0 per year. Living costs in Berlin are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin?
English-taught programmes at Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Where is Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin located?
Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin is in Berlin, Germany. Alice-Salomon-Platz 5, 12627 Berlin, Germany
What can you study at Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin?
Fields offered include: Social Work, Health, Education.
Accommodation
ASH Berlin students are eligible for Studierendenwerk Berlin's citywide dormitory system, the same 25+ residence network used by FU, HU and TU Berlin. ASH also holds a small reserved contingent of rooms in the Victor Jara residence, about 25 minutes from campus, sometimes prioritized for exchange and international students. Demand far exceeds supply, so apply as soon as you have an admission letter.
Source- Studierendenwerk Berlin · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- Tuition is €0 per year, making it one of the most affordable university options in Germany for non-EU students.
- Berlin is Germany's student capital with a vast internship and social-sector job market directly relevant to social work, health, and education fields.
- An EU-accredited degree opens access to the 18-month German job-seeker visa after graduation.
- Students can work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, offsetting living costs during studies.
- The IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for well-prepared CIS applicants without requiring advanced English.
- Berlin's cost of living, while rising, remains lower than Munich or Frankfurt, easing financial pressure.
What to check
- You must open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) with approximately €11,904 to prove financial means for a student visa.
- Many bachelor programmes in social work and education in Germany are taught in German, so check language of instruction carefully before applying.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualifications are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Berlin has a severe student housing shortage; finding affordable accommodation close to campus can take months of advance planning.
- Fields like social work and education have regulated graduate salaries in Germany, which may limit early-career earnings compared to engineering or IT graduates.
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