About the university
Hochschule Fresenius is one of Germany's oldest private universities of applied sciences. It traces its roots to the chemistry laboratory and lab school that Carl Remigius Fresenius founded in 1848. Its historic home is Idstein in the Taunus hills near Frankfurt, where chemistry, biology and health programmes are still taught, and it now has campuses in many German cities.
Fresenius teaches business and management, psychology, media, health and therapy, chemistry and biosciences, and fashion and design. Most programmes are taught in German. The main English-taught options are the BA International Business Management, a full-time MBA, and a small group of international master's in management, industrial engineering, e-commerce and health economics.
For Indian students the attractions are intakes in both semesters for many courses and applications that are open all year for several programmes. It is a private university, so you pay monthly tuition fees, and the English-taught programmes are mostly in Cologne, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Düsseldorf rather than Idstein.
Idstein is a small historic town in the Taunus, close to Frankfurt, Wiesbaden and Mainz, and quieter than the big-city campuses.
- Founded
- 1848, as Carl Remigius Fresenius's chemistry laboratory and lab school
- Type
- Private, state-recognised university of applied sciences
- Campuses
- Idstein, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Cologne, Munich, Wiesbaden and online
- Tuition
- Charged monthly: about €595–€1,250 a month depending on programme and campus
- Registration fee
- €695, one-off
- Intakes
- Winter (October); many programmes also start in summer (April)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
BA International Business Management
- Fee / year
- €11,400
- Duration
- 3 years (6 semesters, 180 CP); 7 semesters with an optional internship semester
- Intakes
- October; April for some campuses
- English
- Taught in English; Fresenius does not state a test score on the course page. No numerus clausus.
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €15,000
- Duration
- 1–1.5 years (2–3 semesters, from 60 CP); one-year fast track available
- Intakes
- October; April
- English
- Taught in English. English at B2. Needs a 180 CP bachelor's and at least one year of relevant work experience.
- Undergraduate
BA International Business (International Management)
- Fee / year
- €9,000
- Duration
- 3 years (6 semesters, 180 CP); 7 semesters with an internship semester
- Intakes
- October; April
- English
- Taught in German and English, so you need both languages.
- Undergraduate
BSc Applied Chemistry (Angewandte Chemie)
- Fee / year
- €7,140
- Duration
- 3–4 years (6–8 semesters, from 180 CP)
- Intakes
- October; applications open all year
- English
- Taught in German; you need German at university level.
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €7,140
- Duration
- 3–4 years (6–8 semesters, from 180 CP)
- Intakes
- October
- English
- Taught in German; you need German at university level.
- Undergraduate
BSc Business Psychology (Wirtschaftspsychologie)
- Fee / year
- €10,200
- Duration
- 3 years (6 semesters, 180 CP); 7 with an internship semester
- Intakes
- October; April; applications open all year
- English
- Taught in German; you need German at university level.
- Postgraduate
MSc Business Psychology (Wirtschaftspsychologie)
- Fee / year
- €10,200
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 CP)
- Intakes
- October; April
- English
- Taught in German. Needs a 180 CP bachelor's in business psychology, psychology or economics, plus an entrance test in the missing area.
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €10,200
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 CP)
- Intakes
- October; April
- English
- Taught in German. Needs a 180 CP bachelor's with at least 40 CP in economics and 5 CP in quantitative methods, or an entrance test.
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA International Business Management | 3 years (6 semesters, 180 CP); 7 semesters with an optional internship semester | €11,400 | ≈ ₹12.1 lakh |
| MBA (full-time) | 1–1.5 years (2–3 semesters, from 60 CP); one-year fast track available | €15,000 | ≈ ₹15.9 lakh |
| BA International Business (International Management) | 3 years (6 semesters, 180 CP); 7 semesters with an internship semester | €9,000 | ≈ ₹9.5 lakh |
| BSc Applied Chemistry (Angewandte Chemie) | 3–4 years (6–8 semesters, from 180 CP) | €7,140 | ≈ ₹7.6 lakh |
| BSc Biosciences | 3–4 years (6–8 semesters, from 180 CP) | €7,140 | ≈ ₹7.6 lakh |
| BSc Business Psychology (Wirtschaftspsychologie) | 3 years (6 semesters, 180 CP); 7 with an internship semester | €10,200 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| MSc Business Psychology (Wirtschaftspsychologie) | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 CP) | €10,200 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
| MSc Marketing & Sales | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 CP) | €10,200 | ≈ ₹10.8 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Hochschule Fresenius with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
- All programmes
Fresenius graduate and sibling discount
Value: 10% off total tuition
Eligibility: Graduates of a Hochschule Fresenius bachelor's or vocational training, and siblings of current or former students, under the conditions on the costs page.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Master's students
DAAD scholarships
Value: Monthly stipend; amount depends on the programme
Eligibility: Competitive awards; search the database for awards open to Indian applicants.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- You need a school qualification that gives access to German higher education. An Indian Class 12 certificate on its own usually does not; check your case with Fresenius admissions.
- Most bachelor's programmes have no numerus clausus (grade cut-off).
- German-taught programmes need German at university level; the International Business Management bachelor's is taught in English.
- Indian applicants need an APS certificate for the visa process; see our Germany guide.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's with at least 180 CP, so a three-year Indian degree can qualify.
- Most master's set minimum credits in the subject area; if you lack them, you may sit an entrance test.
- The full-time MBA needs at least one year of relevant work experience and B2 English.
- The English-taught master's on hs-fresenius.com (International Management, Industrial Engineering and International Management, E-Commerce & Logistics, International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics) ask for B2 English; ask Fresenius for their fees and campus.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (for master's)
- English certificate at B2 (and German certificate for German-taught programmes)
- CV
- Proof of work experience (MBA)
- APS certificate
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's and MBA | English at CEFR B2 |
| PTE Academic | 62 for International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics (the only score stated on the pages we read) |
| German | Needed for German-taught programmes, which are the majority |
Accommodation and living costs
Fresenius does not publish its own housing figures on the pages we checked. Students rent rooms in student halls run by the local Studierendenwerk or in shared flats. The rows below are German ranges from our Germany guide; Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg are at the top of them, Idstein lower.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Registration feeCharged by Fresenius on enrolment | €695one-off | ≈ ₹73,670 |
| Room in a student hall (Studierendenwerk)German range from our Germany guide | €250–450per month | ≈ ₹26,500 – ₹47,700 |
| Room in a shared flat (WG)German range from our Germany guide | €350–750per month | ≈ ₹37,100 – ₹79,500 |
| Statutory student health insurance2026 figure from our Germany guide | €135–150per month | ≈ ₹14,310 – ₹15,900 |
Campus and location
The Idstein campus is at Limburger Straße 2 in the old Nassau residence town, close to Frankfurt, Wiesbaden and Mainz. Fresenius also teaches in eight other German cities and online.
- In Idstein, Building A houses the chemistry and biology labs and Building B health and social sciences.
- Idstein has its own bus stop, 'Idstein Hochschule'.
- English-taught programmes are mainly at the Cologne, Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Düsseldorf campuses.
- Many bachelor's include an optional or integrated internship semester.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Fresenius programmes are career-focused, with internship semesters and practice partners. German language skills matter a lot for jobs, especially outside the big cities. Fresenius does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we checked.
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FAQs
How much does Hochschule Fresenius cost?
Fees are charged monthly. For example, the BA International Business Management costs €950 a month and the full-time MBA €1,250 a month, plus a one-off €695 registration fee.
Which programmes are taught in English?
The BA International Business Management, the full-time MBA and a few international master's such as International Management and E-Commerce & Logistics. Most other programmes, including those in Idstein, are in German.
Can I join a master's with a three-year Indian degree?
Yes, Fresenius master's ask for 180 CP. Some also need set credits in the subject, or an entrance test.
Is there any fee discount?
Fresenius gives 10% off total tuition to its own graduates and to siblings of current or former students.
Sources
- Hochschule Fresenius: costs (opens in a new tab)
- Hochschule Fresenius: master's programmes (opens in a new tab)
- Hochschule Fresenius: Idstein campus (opens in a new tab)
- Hochschule Fresenius: BA International Business Management (opens in a new tab)
- Hochschule Fresenius: MBA (full-time) (opens in a new tab)
- Hochschule Fresenius: BSc Angewandte Chemie (opens in a new tab)
- Fresenius University of Applied Sciences: International Health Economics & Pharmacoeconomics (opens in a new tab)
- Fresenius University of Applied Sciences: International Management (master) (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia (German): Hochschule Fresenius (history) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.hs-fresenius.de (opens in a new tab)
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