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Are you an international student interested in studying nursing in Germany? Our international Bachelor’s degree programme in Nursing is designed just for you! In the first three semesters, you’ll receive professional training along with German language courses as part of the curriculum. This ensures that by the fourth semester, you’ll be ready to attend lectures in German, setting you up for a successful career in the German healthcare sector.

Germany's nursing education landscape is evolving. As of early 2020, the new Nursing Professions Act allows students to earn a nursing degree through a Bachelor's programme. The Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT) is one of the few applied sciences universities in Bavaria offering this innovative programme. Our Nursing degree teaches you to care for patients and support their families. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to handle various care situations and manage the care process independently. With extensive hands-on experience during your studies, you'll develop the competence to professionally assess care scenarios from your own perspective. Upon graduation, you’ll earn a “Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)” degree and receive state certification as a registered nurse.

Fair Compensation for Practical Training

Thanks to the new Nursing Degree Strengthening Act, our nursing programme is a win-win opportunity. Gain practical experience in healthcare settings while receiving fair compensation. You'll enter into a training contract with our partner institutions (hospitals, care facilities, outpatient services) and receive appropriate pay for your work. DIT collaborates with industry partners to ensure you receive top-notch practical training, preparing you for a successful career in nursing.

Degree:

• Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)

ECTS points: 240

Different semester times:

• Due to the high proportion of practical work in the nursing programme, the semester dates do not correspond to the university's regular schedule. In some cases, the semester holidays may be shortened. Nevertheless, there are 10–18 working days available in the winter semesters and 16–38 working days in the summer semesters, which can be planned freely in consultation with the respective practical training institution. The Christmas holidays and days off over Easter and Whitsun remain unaffected.

Start: March 2026 (summer semester)

Location: Deggendorf

Taught in: English (1 - 3 semester) and in German (4 - 8 semester)

Application period: 1 October - 14 March

Application process: Get an overview of the application process:  Your path into Nursing at DIT

Admission requirements:

• General German university entrance qualification, or please check your eligibilty at the DAAD if you own an international qualification
• Language requirements
• German A1
• English B2
• Apprenticeship contract

Fees:

• No tuition fees, only student union fee
• International students from non-EU/EEA countries are required to pay service fees for each semester. Click here to read about our service fees.

Contact:

• Information about the programme: nursing-in@th-deg.de
• General enquiries about studying at DIT:  welcome@th-deg.de

Online Q&A session:

If you have applied for Nursing, or are interested in applying for this programme, join in our Nursing "special edition" Zoom consultation session to see a short presentation of the programme struture and discuss your enquiry with our Nursing faculty representative.
Hosted on Tuesday Feb 10 at 9am CET. No registation neccessary. Click to join!

As a nursing professional, you are a versatile caregiver. You’re stepping into a career that’s in high demand. In Germany, well-trained nurses are needed more than ever. You can find work in hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes, outpatient care services, and many other health and social care settings. When it comes to direct patient care, the people you help and support are always the focus of your work. You'll care for people of all ages and in all kinds of situations – from newborns in intensive care to very elderly people in their own homes. Your job is to choose the right preventive, curative, and palliative measures for them and help them implement these measures in their daily lives. You are a crucial link between patients, their families, and a team of professionals, including doctors, physiotherapists, speech therapists, midwives, and more. You'll gain the practical experience you need during the hands-on phases of your studies, which make up almost half of your coursework and are organized by your university.

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