Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf
About
Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf is tuition-free — rare for a private German university — teaching social work, health, and nursing with IELTS 6.0 entry. Düsseldorf's financial and commercial hub offers strong internship access, and students may work up to 120 full days a year during studies.
Düsseldorf is a wealthy, modern city on the Rhine with a lively international community, excellent public transport, and strong job markets in healthcare, social services, and finance. It's one of Germany's most cosmopolitan cities, with a relaxed vibe for student life.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf is €0 per year. Living costs in Düsseldorf are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf?
English-taught programmes at Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf 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 Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf located?
Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf is in Düsseldorf, Germany. Geschwister-Aufricht-Straße 9, 40489 Düsseldorf, Germany
What can you study at Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf?
Fields offered include: Social Work, Health, Nursing.
Accommodation
Fliedner Fachhochschule is not on Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf's dormitory eligibility list — it is served by the Studierendenwerk only for state student support (BAföG)/financial-aid processing, not housing. Students rely entirely on the private Düsseldorf rental market, which is tight and comparatively expensive.
Source- Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- Tuition is €0 per year, which is rare for a private university in Germany and removes the main cost barrier.
- Fields in social work, health, and nursing align with Germany's well-documented shortage of qualified professionals in these sectors.
- An IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for most CIS applicants with standard university-prep English.
- Düsseldorf is a major financial and commercial hub, offering strong internship and part-time work opportunities in healthcare and social services.
- Germany grants non-EU students up to 120 full days or 240 half-days of paid work per year during studies.
- After graduation, Germany issues an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to find employment in the EU labour market.
What to check
- German is the language of daily life, administration, and many support services — limited German severely hinders integration and job search.
- Non-EU school leavers may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or prove equivalence of their secondary diploma before admission.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) with approximately €11,904 deposited before the student visa is issued.
- Düsseldorf has one of Germany's tighter housing markets — finding affordable student accommodation takes significant time and planning.
- Social work and nursing degrees from Germany may require additional recognition procedures before being practised professionally in CIS home countries.
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